Paradise United Methodist Church

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

Good morning, and welcome to February! We're back to church today with Adult SS starting at 9:45am, followed by Coffee/Snack Time at 10:30ish, and Worship at 11am in person and online at www.ComeToParadise.org. Jesus will "Bless Your Heart" as we start the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:1-12. We'll tie it all together with Holy Communion on a table open to all. This is your personal invitation to join all your friends and family today at Paradise UMC, where you will always be blessed!

All are welcome at Paradise United Methodist Church. Come as you are on the way to beautiful Smithville Lake. You only visit once - then you are family!

01/28/2026

Join us in welcoming Erin Clouse as the new Youth Leader for Paradise United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 10:30am during our regular coffee/snack time. If you know any youth that would like to be a part of the new youth group, be sure to invite them to come and meet Erin. We are excited about this new ministry that will deepen out connection to our community.

01/26/2026

I've been called a fool for lesser things...

A worldly fool vs a Godly fool.  Pick one.  Take a few minutes and listen to each argument in this edition of TURNING HOME called

01/25/2026

01/25/2026

We'll be doing "church" from home today. So, get your Bible, another cup of coffee and join us at 11am online at www.ComeToParadise.org for today's service. We'll be in 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 with a message that asks the question "What Kind of Fool Am I"? Please stay safe and warm today as we gather as one in Christ from Paradise UMC.

All are welcome at Paradise United Methodist Church. Come as you are on the way to beautiful Smithville Lake. You only visit once - then you are family!

01/23/2026

Due to the possibility of dangerous road conditions, extreme cold, and snowfall, all services at Paradise United Methodist Church are cancelled for this Sunday. A simple livestreamed service will be available at our regular worship time of 11am. Please stay warm and safe at home! We look forward to gathering together safely next week. (PLEASE SHARE)

01/19/2026

Not too hard to understand, but for many, too hard to practice.

The gospel of Jesus Christ is simple, but it ain't easy (pardon my French).  Jesus Keeps It Simple, Stupid...er, uh, I mean...and Straightforward (

01/18/2026

01/18/2026

Here is your personal invitation to join all your friends and family in Paradise! Things get underway with Adult Sunday School at 9:45, followed by Coffee/Snack Time at 10:30ish, then Worship at 11 in person and online at www.ComeToParadise.org. We're in Luke 4:14-21 today with a message entitled "K.I.S.S". Looking forward to seeing you...in Paradise!

All are welcome at Paradise United Methodist Church. Come as you are on the way to beautiful Smithville Lake. You only visit once - then you are family!

01/13/2026

I'll be in the office Wednesday, 8a-3p, instead of tomorrow. Call if needed. Blessings on your noggins!
Rob

01/13/2026

Why in the world would Jesus ever need to be baptized?

John T.  Baptist, otherwise known as