Page United Methodist Church

06/23/2026

5-Day Devotional: Based on Genesis 21:8–21 and the June 21, 2026 sermon

Day 1: The God Who Sees Me
Scripture: Genesis 21:17-19
"Then God opened her eyes and she saw a well."
Hagar had reached the end of her strength. Cast out, alone, and convinced that all
hope was gone, she sat in the wilderness and wept. Yet God had not abandoned
her. In her darkest moment, God heard her cries, saw her pain, and opened her
eyes to the provision that had been there all along.
Many of us have experienced wilderness seasons—times when life feels
uncertain, lonely, or overwhelming. We may wonder whether anyone notices our
struggles. The story of Hagar reminds us that God is not distant from our pain.
God sees us fully and loves us completely.
The God Hagar encountered is the same God who sees you today.
Reflection Question: Where do you most need to be reminded that God sees and
cares for you?
Prayer: Lord, when I feel forgotten or alone, remind me that You are the One who
sees me. Open my eyes to Your presence and provision today. Amen.

Day 2: God Hears the Cry of the Vulnerable
Scripture: Genesis 21:17
"God heard the boy crying."
The gospel hidden within this difficult story is simple yet profound: God hears.
God heard Ishmael's cries in the wilderness. God heard Hagar's grief. Throughout
Scripture, God consistently listens to those who are hurting, marginalized, and
overlooked.
The good news is that God's hearing is not limited to biblical times. God hears the
prayers whispered through tears, the questions spoken in fear, and even the cries
we cannot put into words. Nothing escapes God's attention.
When we know that God hears us, we discover that we are never truly alone.
Reflection Question: What burden or concern do you need to place before God
today?
Prayer: Loving God, thank You for hearing every prayer and every cry. Help me
trust that You are listening even when answers seem delayed. Amen.

Day 3: Seeing Others as God Sees Them
Scripture: Matthew 25:40
"Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you
did for me."
The God who saw Hagar calls God's people to see others.
It is easy to notice people who are like us, agree with us, or fit comfortably within
our circles. It is harder to notice those who feel invisible—the lonely neighbor, the
struggling coworker, the overwhelmed parent, the grieving friend.
Jesus consistently saw the people others ignored. He noticed the forgotten,
welcomed the rejected, and listened to the unheard.
As followers of Christ, we are called to develop eyes that see beyond appearances
and hearts that respond with compassion.
Reflection Question: Who in your life may be feeling unseen or overlooked right
now?
Prayer: Jesus, help me see people the way You see them. Give me eyes for those
who are hurting and a heart willing to respond with love. Amen.

Day 4: Becoming God's Messenger
Scripture: Isaiah 6:8
"Here am I. Send me!"
The angel who came to Hagar brought both comfort and hope. Today, God often
chooses to work through ordinary people to deliver those same gifts.
You may never stand beside a woman in a desert wilderness, but you will
encounter people carrying burdens, fears, and wounds. Sometimes the most
powerful ministry is simply showing up, listening, encouraging, and helping.
We do not need all the answers. We simply need a willingness to be present and
available to God.
God's messengers are not necessarily the most gifted people. They are often the
most willing.
Reflection Question: Where might God be sending you to share hope this week?
Prayer: Lord, make me attentive to Your leading. Help me become a messenger of
Your grace, hope, and love wherever You send me. Amen.

Day 5: The Invitation to the Party
Scripture: John 10:10
"I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."
The story begins with a celebration. Isaac was weaned, and Abraham threw a
feast. Though the story quickly becomes complicated, it ends with a reminder that
God is still at work bringing life out of difficult circumstances.
The invitation God extends through Jesus is an invitation into abundant life—not a
life free from hardship, but a life filled with God's presence, purpose, and love.
Because Christ is risen, we can face every wilderness with hope. Because God
hears and sees us, we can hear and see others. Because we have been loved, we
can love.
This week, remember that you have been invited to God's feast of grace.
Reflection Question: How can you more fully live into God's abundant life today?
Prayer: Gracious God, thank You for inviting me into the abundant life found in
Christ. Help me live as one who is seen, heard, loved, and sent to share that love
with others. Amen.

06/21/2026

06/16/2026

Five-Day Devotional:
Based on Matthew 9:35–10:8 and the June 14, 2026 sermon
________________________________________
Day 1: Seeing People Through Jesus’ Eyes
Scripture: Matthew 9:36
"When he looked out over the crowds, his heart broke. So confused and aimless they were, like sheep with no shepherd."
Reflection
Before Jesus ever sent His disciples into ministry, He looked at the people around Him with compassion. He saw beyond appearances and recognized their hurts, fears, confusion, and spiritual hunger. The ministry of the Church begins with seeing people the way Jesus sees them.
We often move through our days focused on schedules, responsibilities, and our own concerns. Yet every person we encounter carries burdens we may never know. Jesus invites us to slow down long enough to notice.
Compassion is more than feeling sorry for someone. It is allowing another person's need to touch our heart deeply enough that we respond in love.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, help me see people through Your eyes today. Open my heart to those who are hurting, lonely, or searching for hope. Fill me with Your compassion. Amen.
Action Step
Pay special attention to one person today. Listen carefully, offer encouragement, or simply let them know they are seen and valued.
________________________________________
Day 2: The Harvest Is Ready
Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38
"What a huge harvest!... On your knees and pray for harvest hands!"
Reflection
Jesus describes the world as a field ready for harvest. He is not speaking about crops but about people who need hope, healing, and the Good News of God's love.
Sometimes we assume people are not interested in faith or that our efforts will make little difference. Jesus says otherwise. The harvest is plentiful. There are people all around us who need a word of encouragement, a helping hand, a listening ear, or a reminder that God loves them.
The first step is prayer. Before Jesus sent the disciples, He instructed them to pray. Prayer aligns our hearts with God's mission and opens our eyes to opportunities we might otherwise miss.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, show me where Your harvest fields are in my community. Help me recognize opportunities to share Your love and serve others. Amen.
Action Step
Pray specifically for your neighborhood, workplace, church, or community. Ask God to reveal one need you can help meet this week.
________________________________________
Day 3: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Calling
Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4
Reflection
The list of apostles reminds us that Jesus uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. Fishermen, tax collectors, political activists, brothers, friends, and people with different personalities all found a place in God's work.
The same is true today. God does not call only the most talented, educated, or experienced people. He calls willing people. He uses our unique gifts, experiences, and even our weaknesses for His purposes.
You may not feel qualified for ministry, but neither did many of the apostles. What mattered was their willingness to follow Jesus wherever He led.
Prayer
Lord, thank You for calling ordinary people into Your service. Help me trust that You can use my gifts, experiences, and abilities for Your Kingdom. Amen.
Action Step
Make a list of three gifts, skills, or experiences God has given you. Consider how each might be used to serve someone else.
________________________________________
Day 4: Start Where You Are
Scripture: Matthew 10:5-6
"Go to the lost, confused people right here in the neighborhood."
Reflection
Jesus did not tell His disciples to begin by traveling far away. He told them to start with the people nearest to them.
Sometimes we dream about making a big difference somewhere else while overlooking opportunities right in front of us. Yet God often begins His work through simple acts of faithfulness in everyday places.
Your mission field may be your family, your street, your workplace, your church, or your circle of friends. The people God has placed around you are not there by accident.
The Kingdom grows one conversation, one act of kindness, and one relationship at a time.
Prayer
God, help me recognize the mission field You have already placed around me. Give me courage to serve faithfully where I am. Amen.
Action Step
Reach out to someone nearby today—a neighbor, coworker, friend, or family member—and intentionally show Christ's love through a kind word or action.
________________________________________
Day 5: Live Generously
Scripture: Matthew 10:8
"You have been treated generously, so live generously."
Reflection
Everything we have comes from God's generosity. His grace, mercy, forgiveness, love, and countless blessings have been poured into our lives.
Jesus calls us to become channels of that generosity. Some people can give financial resources. Others can offer time, wisdom, encouragement, hospitality, prayer, or practical help. Every believer has something to share.
Generosity is not measured by the size of the gift but by the willingness of the heart. As we give what God has entrusted to us, we participate in His work of healing and hope.
The question is not whether we have enough to give. The question is whether we are willing to share what God has already given us.
Prayer
Gracious God, thank You for Your abundant generosity toward me. Help me become a generous servant who reflects Your love to others. Amen.
Action Step
Identify one blessing God has given you—time, talent, encouragement, resources, or experience—and intentionally share it with someone this week.
________________________________________
Closing Prayer for the Week
Lord Jesus, thank You for inviting me into Your harvest fields. Open my eyes to see the needs around me, strengthen my heart with compassion, and guide my hands and feet in service. Help me begin where I am, use what I have, and live generously as Your disciple. May Your Kingdom come through my words, actions, and witness. Amen.

06/07/2026

Five-Day Devotional: Based on Romans 4:13-25 and the June 7, 2026 sermon

Day 1 – Grace Is a Gift
Scripture: Romans 4:16a
"Everything depends on having faith in God, so that God's promise is assured by his gift of undeserved grace."
Reflection
Few things remind us of grace better than a birthday. None of us earn our birthday. We simply receive the gift of life. The cake, presents, and celebration are joyful reminders of a gift already given.
God's grace works much the same way. We do not earn God's love through good behavior, perfect attendance at church, or a spotless record. Grace begins with God's initiative. Faith is simply the open hand that receives what God freely offers.
Today, remember that you are loved not because of what you have accomplished but because God delights in you as His child.
Prayer
Gracious God, thank You for the gift of Your love. Help me receive Your grace with humility and gratitude rather than trying to earn what You freely give. Amen.
Action Step
Write down three gifts from God that you did nothing to earn but are grateful to receive.

Day 2 – Trusting the God of the Impossible
Scripture: Romans 4:18
"And when it all seemed hopeless, Abraham still had faith in God."
Reflection
Abraham and Sarah faced an impossible situation. They were far beyond the age when anyone expected them to have children. Yet Abraham trusted God's promise even when circumstances suggested otherwise.
Many of us carry situations that seem hopeless: strained relationships, health concerns, financial pressures, or unanswered prayers. Abraham's story reminds us that God specializes in bringing life where we see only limitations.
Faith is not pretending problems don't exist. Faith is believing that God is bigger than our problems.
The same God who fulfilled His promise to Abraham continues to work in our lives today.
Prayer
Lord, help me trust You even when I cannot see a way forward. Strengthen my faith and remind me that nothing is impossible for You. Amen.
Action Step
Identify one situation that feels impossible. Spend five minutes specifically praying about it and entrusting it to God.

Day 3 – The Open Door of Justifying Grace
Scripture: Romans 4:24
"We will also be accepted because of our faith in God, who raised our Lord Jesus to life."
Reflection
John Wesley described justifying grace as an open door. Through Jesus Christ, God welcomes us into His family. We are forgiven, accepted, and loved.
Many people spend their lives trying to prove they are worthy—to family, friends, employers, or even themselves. The gospel offers a different message. In Christ, acceptance is not something we achieve; it is something we receive.
The cross and resurrection declare that God has already opened the door. Our task is simply to walk through it by faith.
Prayer
Jesus, thank You for opening the door to forgiveness and new life. Help me live with confidence in Your acceptance and love. Amen.
Action Step
Whenever you catch yourself feeling unworthy today, pause and repeat: "I am accepted by God's grace through Jesus Christ."

Day 4 – Grace at Work Within Us
Scripture: Philippians 1:6
"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion."
Reflection
Wesley compared sanctifying grace to everything that happens inside the house after we enter. God does not simply welcome us and then leave us on our own. He continues to shape, heal, strengthen, and transform us.
Growth in Christ is often slow and sometimes messy. Old habits take time to change. Wounds take time to heal. Character takes time to form.
The good news is that God is patient. Every act of kindness, every prayer, every lesson learned through difficulty is part of God's ongoing work in us.
Grace does not just forgive us—it transforms us.
Prayer
Holy Spirit, continue Your work in my life. Show me areas where I need growth and give me the courage to cooperate with Your transforming grace. Amen.
Action Step
Ask God to reveal one area of your life where He is currently helping you grow. Take one practical step in that direction today.

Day 5 – Share the Birthday Cake
Scripture: Matthew 5:16
"Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."
Reflection
A birthday cake is not meant to be hidden away. It is meant to be shared. Grace is the same.
God pours His love into our lives not so we can keep it for ourselves, but so we can become channels of blessing to others. Abraham became a blessing to many nations because he trusted God's promise. We are called to do the same.
A kind word, a listening ear, a note of encouragement, a generous act, or a sincere prayer can become visible evidence of God's grace in someone's life.
This week, be willing to get a little "icing on your hands." Share God's love generously.
Prayer
Father, help me share the grace I have received. Make me a blessing to others and let Your love shine through my words and actions. Amen.
Action Step
Intentionally perform one act of kindness today without expecting anything in return. Offer it as a gift of God's grace.

Closing Prayer for the Week
Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace that goes before us, welcomes us home, and transforms us day by day. Help us receive Your gifts with faith and share them generously with others. May our lives reflect the joy, hope, and love found in Jesus Christ. Amen.

06/07/2026

Please join us! Everyone is welcome!

06/01/2026

A Five-Day Devotional based on Psalm 127:1 and the sermon from May 31, 2026
Day 1 – Remembering God's Faithfulness
Scripture: Psalm 127:1
"Unless the Lord builds a house, the work of the builders is wasted."
Homecoming celebrations invite us to remember. We remember people who shaped our faith, ministries that touched lives, and moments when God met us in powerful ways. Looking back is not about longing for a bygone era; it is about recognizing God's faithfulness through every season.
The sanctuary, fellowship hall, and church grounds all tell stories. Every nail, hymn, prayer, and act of service represents someone who trusted God enough to build for a future they might never see. Their labor was not wasted because it was offered to God.
When we remember faithfully, we discover that our history is not merely a collection of memories—it is evidence of God's presence. The same God who guided previous generations remains at work today.
Reflection Questions:
What memories of God's faithfulness encourage you today?
Who helped shape your faith journey?
How can gratitude for the past strengthen your present faith?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for the people and moments that have helped build my faith. May remembering Your faithfulness give me confidence to trust You today. Amen.

Day 2 – Living Faithfully in the Present
Scripture: Galatians 6:9
"So let's not get tired of doing what is good."
The poem from the sermon reminds us, "Tis' now the time for us to shine." Every generation receives a sacred responsibility. The people who came before us carried the torch for a season. Now it is our turn.
The church is not a museum preserving the past. It is a living community where God continues to transform lives. Through acts of kindness, prayer, worship, fellowship, and service, we become participants in God's ongoing work.
Some days our efforts may seem small. A conversation, a meal served, a lesson taught, or a prayer offered may not appear significant. Yet God often uses ordinary acts of faithfulness to accomplish extraordinary things.
The question is not whether we can do everything. The question is whether we will faithfully do our part.
Reflection Questions:
Where is God inviting you to serve today?
What gifts has God given you to share?
How are you helping make God's love visible in your community?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to be faithful in the work You have given me today. Use my words, actions, and attitudes to reflect Your love. Amen.

Day 3 – Building a Living Temple
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5
"You are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple."
Buildings matter, but people matter more. Throughout Scripture, God reminds us that His ultimate dwelling place is not made of stone and timber but is found among His people.
The sermon's illustration of rebuilding highlights an important truth: God is continually renewing His people. Just as a structure requires maintenance and care, our faith requires ongoing growth and renewal.
God is always shaping us into something new. Through worship, study, prayer, service, and community, He rebuilds our hearts so we can better reflect His character.
Every believer is a living stone in God's house. Every person has a purpose. Every act of faith contributes to something larger than themselves.
Reflection Questions:
What area of your life is God rebuilding right now?
How have you grown spiritually in the past year?
What role do you play in strengthening your church community?
Prayer:
God, continue Your work in me. Shape me into a living stone that reflects Your grace and strengthens Your church. Amen.

Day 4 – Planting Seeds for Tomorrow
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6
"I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow."
Much of faithful ministry involves planting seeds we may never see fully mature. Parents teach children. Teachers share wisdom. Churches invest in ministries. Volunteers serve quietly. Often the harvest comes later.
The future of the church is shaped by the faithfulness of today's believers. The relationships we build, the children we encourage, the prayers we offer, and the ministries we support all become seeds planted in God's kingdom.
Faithfulness is not measured only by immediate results. It is measured by trust. We plant, water, and nurture, believing that God will bring growth in His time.
When we focus only on visible outcomes, we become discouraged. When we focus on obedience, we discover joy.
Reflection Questions:
What seeds of faith are you planting today?
Who invested in your spiritual growth?
How can you encourage the next generation of believers?
Prayer:
Lord, help me to faithfully plant seeds of faith and trust You with the harvest. Use my life to bless generations yet to come. Amen.

Day 5 – Creating a Home Worth Coming Back To
Scripture: John 13:35
"Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples."
The sermon ends* with a powerful vision: creating a home people want to come back to. Not simply a building, but a community where people encounter God's mercy, love, and grace.
Many people today are searching for belonging. They long for hope, acceptance, and purpose. The church has the opportunity to become a place where weary hearts find rest and broken lives find healing.
What makes a church feel like home? It is not architecture or programs alone. It is people who love one another. It is hospitality that welcomes strangers. It is grace that embraces imperfections. It is Christ at the center.
As followers of Jesus, we are called to help build that kind of home.
Reflection Questions:
What qualities make a church feel like home?
How can you extend hospitality and grace this week?
What part will you play in helping others encounter Jesus?
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, help me build a home that reflects Your love and welcome. May others encounter Jesus through my life and through the community of faith You are creating among us. Amen.

*T’was, Tis’, T’will Be
T’was is a wonderful time to recall.
We used to gather at church one and all.
T’was back in the day when the weeks were long and full of strife
We’d come to church and be refreshed for life.
T’was wonderful memories we hold dear,
People and events in our hearts, forever near.
Tis’ now the time for us to shine.
What memories will we give future generations to call to mind?
Tis’ a shame that our weeks are long and filled with strife
Where are people looking for life?
Tis’ our honor to now carry the load
To make church a home where folks can go.
T’will be a time when memories are all that’s left
Tis’ what we do now which determines if they’re in bounty or bereft.
T’will be a day when life is hard and full of strife
Folks will long for home, a beating heart, to renew their life
T’will be grand to invite them back,
Not to a building, not to a place, but into God’s presence as we extend mercy, love and grace.

05/24/2026

What a blessing to celebrate Pentecost Sunday with our Page UMC community and family! This celebration included themed snacks and drinks, thought provoking videos, and a special bingo game that helped us realize that the Holy Spirit can show up in unexpected places!
Join us next Sunday at 11 for Homecoming! We will have a covered dish dinner following the service and a concert by Main Street Singers at 3!

05/23/2026

Finn invites you to come to Pentecost Sunday as we celebrate Messy Church Style! Tomorrow at 11:00 am!