Richland Methodist Church

06/19/2026

This Lords Day we celebrate Fathers Day. For some, this day is filled with joy and gratitude. For others, it may bring memories of loss, disappointment, or even pain. Earthly fathers come in many forms and experiences. Some have been wonderful examples of faith and love. Others have fallen short. Yet regardless of our earthly experience, Scripture points us to a Father who never fails. David, in Psalms 86, is facing difficulties. He is surrounded by trouble , opposition, and uncertainty. Yet in the midst of his struggles, he repeatedly returns to one truth: THE LORD IS GOOD. That simple statement becomes the foundation of his faith. The goodness of God is not merely something God does. It is who God is. As we celebrate fathers today, we also celebrate the greatest Father of all—the Heavenly Father whose goodness never changes. You are invited to come this Sunday and Worship with us, study Scripture and meet some new friends! We have a blessed fellowship and would welcome you to Worship with us. Richland Church starts at 9am and Dawson church starts at 11am. You are welcome. Blessings be with you and your families as you celebrate your fathers this weekend.

06/19/2026

06/10/2026

There are few things more powerful than Hope! People can survive tremendous hardship if they have Hope. They can endure pain if they believe relief is coming. They can walk through dark valleys if they know the sun will rise again.
Doctors have often observed that two patients with the same illness may have completely different outcomes. The patient who has Hope often fights harder and lasts longer than the one who has given up. Hope is a powerful thing. Yet the world offers only uncertain hope. People say: I hope I get the job, I hope the test comes back okay, I hope things get better, hope the economy improves, hope my family works things out. Most of our hopes are really just wishes. The Apostle Paul speaks of Hope in Romans 5, he is not speaking about wishful thinking. He is speaking about certainty. He is speaking about a Hope that is anchored in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Romans 5 stands like a mountain peak in the middle of Paul’s great letter. After spending four chapters explaining sin, Grace, justification, and faith. Paul describes what believers possess because of Christ. As children of God we possess: Peace with God, Access to Grace, Joy in suffering, Proven character, The Love of God, and the Hope of Glory! This is not merely a future promise. It is a present reality. You’re invited to come worship the Lord with us this and each Sunday. Richland service is at 9:00am and Dawson service is at 11:00am. The Lord loves you beyond anything you can imagine, can’t you spend a little time in His presence and say thank you? Blessings be with you all in Jesus Name Amen🙌🏻🙌🏻🙏🏻🕊️

06/03/2026

“The Righteous Shall Live By Faith”Romans 1:8-17 will be our message this Lords Day, and it will also be Communion Sunday.
There are certain statements in Scripture that are so powerful they become pillars upon which entire generations of believers stand. Romans 1:17 contains one of those statements: “The Righteous shall live by Faith” . These five words changed history. These words ignited the Protestant Reformation through the ministry of Martin Luther. These words have comforted saints facing persecution, strengthened missionaries crossing oceans, encouraged believers through hardship, and reminded Christians throughout the centuries that our relationship with God is built not on what we do for Him, but on what He has done for us. Paul opens his heart and reveals three great truths about faith:
1. Faith Connects Us
2. Faith Compels Us
3. Faith Sustains Us
Why?
Because Faith creates a family. The church is unique. We may come from different backgrounds, cultures, economic levels, races, and experiences, but Faith in Christ unites us. Faith grows best in fellowship. Every church member has the opportunity to strengthen someone else’s Faith. A kind word. A testimony. A prayer. A handshake. A visit. Small acts often produce enormous spiritual results. If a dead battery needs charging, no amount of polishing the car will help it! The battery needs power. Humanity’s problem is not merely lack of information. Humanity needs spiritual resurrection. Only Christ can provide that. The Gospel changes addicts. The Gospel restores marriages. The Gospel heals broken hearts. The Gospel reconciles sinners to God. We are saved by Grace. You can’t earn salvation! No amount of good works or church attendance can purchase forgiveness. No amount of morality can erase guilt. Salvation comes through Faith in Jesus Christ and what He accomplished on the cross. You are invited to come Worship the Lord with us and Study His Word in Richland every Sunday morning at 9:00am and Dawson at 11:00.

05/29/2026

Trinity Sunday is this Lords Day, May 31. My message will be “The God Who is Three in One”, from Matthew 28:16-20.
The doctrine of the Trinity is not a human invention; it is a Divine Revelation. Our Scripture declares “Baptizing them in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit”. One name. Three persons. One God. The Trinity is not a puzzle to solve but a mystery to Worship. The church did not create the Trinity-the Trinity created the church.
St Augustine once saw a child trying to pour the ocean into a hole in the sand. When Augustine told him it was impossible, the child replied, “And neither can you fit the Trinity into your small mind.” The Trinity is not meant to fit into our minds- it is meant to shape them. Scripture presents the Father as the source of all things. James 1:17 calls Him “the Father of Lights”. He is not distant or detached. He is the Father who walks in the garden, who calls Abraham His friend, who carries Israel like a son, who runs to the prodigal. John 3:16 reveals that Salvation begins with the Father’s love. He loved first. He sent first. He moved first. The Father’s heart is not reluctant; it is generous. We invite you to come Worship the Lord and Study His Word with us this Sunday morning. Richland services will be at 9am and Dawson services will be at 11am. Come join us, you are welcome in the Lords House 🙌🏻🙌🏻✝️