Bascom United Methodist/Rupert

05/30/2026

United Methodists offered prayers for a safe deployment for Chaplain Christopher W. “Chip” Bennett in a ceremony earlier this month at United Methodist Temple Beckley WV . Bennett, a district superintendent, is set to travel to the Middle East in July to counsel soldiers there. https://www.wvumc.org/news-detail/southern-district-gathers-for-chaplains-deployment-19735899

05/30/2026

"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" and "This is My Father's World" are two of the songs we will be raising our voices in praise to sing this week. Our sermon is "Marked by the Maker" and our scriptures include the creation story from Genesis 1:1 - 2: 4a, along with Psalm 8. We will discuss what it means to be created in the image of God and to have dominion over the works of God's hands. Come to Bascom at 11:15 am this Sunday to lift your voice in praise too and to hear the message.

05/23/2026

"Party Planning" is our sermon for this Sunday, May 24, 2026. It is Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the church, and our sermon text is Acts 2: 1 - 21, along with Numbers 11: 24 - 30. Any good party requires planning and we will explore the planning that God put into the party, how it ties in with the Old Testament festivals, and what common images God uses to display power! Come join the party at 11:15am.

05/22/2026

Bascom folks are serving God by serving their neighbors. 65 meals were prepared this morning for the "Gwen's Meals" program and delivered by the volunteers drivers. Glory to God!

05/15/2026

We are thankful that Jill shared her testimony at Bascom United Methodist Church. Rest in peace.

Jill Groves Highlander I was born April 30, 1976, to the best parents in the world. I got promoted to Heaven on May 9, 2026, following a rumble with cancer. I had a beautiful childhood growing up with my big brother in Alderson, WV. We were raised on sweet tea and Jesus. I graduated from […]

05/15/2026

This Sunday, May 17, 2026 our message is called "Parting Words" and the sermon text is Luke 24: 44-53. We will explore the Ascension of Jesus Christ and His blessing of the disciples. We will answer the questions of what the Ascension meant for the disciples and for the church; what does it mean to receive a blessing; how can we bless others in the Name of Jesus Christ? Come out at 11:15 am to hear more and get a blessing!

05/06/2026

On Sunday, May 10, 2026 our sermon text is John 20: 24 - 29 as we continue our series "Encounters with Jesus". This message is "Moving Beyond Doubt" and we will examine the questions Thomas had, the confirmation he needed, and the generous and loving response of Jesus as he proved to Thomas that He had been resurrected. Hallelujah! Come to Bascom at 11:15am to hear more.

05/06/2026

Thank you to all the mothers and to those who are not mothers, but who helped to mold us into the people we are today. God bless you all!

04/30/2026

This Sunday we continue our sermon series, "Encounters with Jesus" with a message from Pastor Paula based on John 20: 19 - 23 titled, "Encountering Jesus/Picking up the Keys". We will explore what this appearance by the risen Christ meant for His disciples and how it prepared them to bring the message of forgiveness to the world. Come to Bascom at 11:15 to hear more!

04/26/2026

Current community outreach project for the church is collecting donations of suitcases, tote bags, and duffel bags for the children at the local Children's Shelter. Staff at the shelter try to assure that the children do not have to put their clothes and personal items into trash bags when they move.
Matthew 25: 40