Schertz United Methodist Church

06/17/2026

The Voices That Tell Us "No"

All of us hear voices that tell us why we can't do something. These voices come from within and without, creating a chorus of limitations:

"You're too young. You don't have enough experience."

"You're too old. That season of your life has passed."

"You're too busy. You don't have time for anything else."

"You're too broken. Your past disqualifies you."

"You're too ordinary. God uses special people, not people like you."

These voices are persistent and convincing. They're reinforced by a culture that constantly markets solutions to our inadequacies, suggesting that we need to buy this, achieve that, or fix ourselves before we're ready to do anything significant.

But what if the voice of God is saying something entirely different? What if God is whispering, "By my power, you can be"? What if the very things we think disqualify us are exactly what God wants to use?

06/16/2026

A God Who Makes Us Laugh

The heart of this story comes when these visitors deliver a shocking message: Sarah, who is well past childbearing years, will have a son. Sarah, listening from inside the tent, laughs. It's the kind of laugh that bubbles up when something seems so impossible, so absurd, that you can't help but respond with incredulity.

But here's the beautiful truth: God wasn't offended by Sarah's laughter. That laugh wasn't a sign of disrespect or lack of faith—it was a natural human response to a promise that seemed too wonderful to be true. And eventually, that laughter of disbelief would transform into the laughter of joy when Isaac (whose name literally means "he laughs") was born.

We serve a God whose plans are so big, so surprising, so beyond our comprehension that they can shock us. This isn't a God who requires us to walk on eggshells, worried that our first reaction might not be perfectly faithful. This is a God of grace who understands that sometimes the most honest response to divine possibility is, "Are you serious? Me? That? No way!"

06/16/2026

The story of the gospel begins with grace. Not earned. Not deserved. Freely given through Jesus Christ to a world in need of hope.

06/15/2026

The Power of Radical Welcome

Picture this: Abraham is sitting at his tent entrance in the scorching heat of the day when he notices three strangers approaching. His response is remarkable. He doesn't hesitate. He doesn't assess whether they're worth his time. He runs to meet them, bows down, and immediately begins preparing an extravagant meal—the best flour, a tender calf, curds and milk. He doesn't just tolerate these visitors; he honors them with abundance.

In our world today, we're constantly told to be cautious, to protect ourselves, to fear the other. We build walls—both literal and metaphorical—to keep strangers at a distance. Yet Abraham's story invites us to consider what we might be missing when we close ourselves off. What divine appointments might we be rejecting? What messages from God might we be turning away?

When we approach life with open hearts, open minds, and open doors, we position ourselves to experience God in unexpected ways. The strangers we welcome might carry messages we desperately need to hear. The uncomfortable conversations might lead to breakthrough moments. The people who seem different from us might become the very instruments through which God speaks.

06/15/2026

God’s faithfulness didn’t end yesterday.
His mercy is still new this morning, and His love still endures forever.

06/14/2026

Schertz United Methodist Church

06/14/2026

Praise Worship Service

06/14/2026

There’s something sacred about gathering together, lifting our voices in worship, opening God’s Word, and being reminded that we were never meant to walk alone. Sundays in community matter. See you this morning.

06/13/2026

To be fully known and fully loved is what every heart longs for. And the good news of the gospel is this: Jesus already knows every part of us—our fears, failures, doubts, and hopes—and still His love never wavers.

06/13/2026

Don’t forget the Mission Luncheon tomorrow (if you bought shares)!!

PS - I bought two shares but won’t be there. If you want my lunch shares so you can see all the AMAZING things the youth did, send me at email- [email protected]

Here is your day 5 photo.You have to come to the mission luncheon on Sunday to see the final video.