New Tazewell Methodist Church

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

Interesting thoughts-

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A church can be full
and still forget why it gathers.

We were not called to create a place
where people are merely impressed, entertained,
or made comfortable.

We gather to behold God,
to be shaped by His Word,
to worship Christ,
and to carry His love into the world.

The Church is not a stage
built around our preferences.

It is a people redeemed
for His glory.

May we never settle for a faith
that only keeps us amused
when God is calling us
to be transformed.

09/05/2026

“Be still, and know that I am God…”

09/05/2026

Attention crafters artisans and vendors! We are looking for artists to host a table at the 8th annual Craft Fair! Tables are $25 and you keep all your sales. We are looking for hand made crafts (not re-sales) of woodwork, ceramics and pottery, yarn crafts, baskets, paintings, textiles, jewelry, home decor, holiday decorations, anything handmade is eligible to be in our craft fair! The fair is on Saturday October 17th from 10 to 3 and Sunday after church 12 to 1. Setup is available on Friday evening and all tables are inside the church building.
To reserve a table (or 2 or 3), call the church office on Tuesday - Friday between 10 am - 1 pm or email us at [email protected] to make your reservations. Tables are going quickly, so make your reservation this week!
(pictures are ideas from previous years' Craft Fairs)

09/04/2026

Thoughts from a friend on “fear”:

As a child, I was always a bit confused about verses that said to "fear" God. I was taught in Sunday School, Church, and home, that God is Love. Did that mean that I should fear love? How can I fear someone or something that makes me feel so good and fulfilled or so right?

Later on, when I took Theology classes, I became aware that words like "fear the Lord" actually could be interpreted differently. When you have a "healthy" fear of something or someone, you tend to "obey" the rules or laws that pertain to it. Fear can also be thought of as having respect for the rules or laws. I most certainly loved my parents, but I guess I also had some fear for what I might miss if it meant being separated permanently from them. I hope that I would use this "fear" as the lessons or rules they had taught me to keep me on track. To make them proud of me.

For this reason, when I encounter words that seem to counter what I know, I take the time to look up other possible meanings, especially those which have been translated from another language.When you study something, like the Bible, it may take a little more time and effort to consider other possibilities, but that is just part of what studying means.

Just my thoughts.
Richard +