Somerset Methodist Church

06/02/2026

June is here and the Summer reading has begun! I'm committing to reading at least one non-fiction book every month in 2026, and I'd like you to join in. So, what's the pastor reading...?

This month, I'm starting a great book, "Love Divine: A Wesleyan Systematic Theology", by Thomas H. McCall and Jason E. Vickers. Dr. Vickers holds the Wesley Endowed Chair of Christian Theology at Baylor University’s Truett Seminary, and Dr. McCall is Timothy C. and Julie M. Tennent Professor of Theology at Asbury Theological Seminary. I've heard Jason Vickers speak many times, and Asbury Seminary is my alma mater. One description of the book says, "This comprehensive text introduces readers to the full range of Christian doctrines, beginning with the doctrine of God and including the doctrines of creation, human nature and sin, the person and work of Christ, the person and work of the Holy Spirit, salvation, church and sacraments, and last things. The volume also provides an overview of major theological developments in church history. Engaging each topic from a Wesleyan point of view, the book is firmly grounded in Holy Scripture, committed to classical creeds and confessions, and conversant with contemporary theologians from Catholic, Orthodox, and other Protestant traditions. One of the book’s most distinctive features is that the authors offer thoughtful responses to common objections to classical Christian orthodoxy and specific Wesleyan beliefs." This book is 640 pages, so it may also be my July read! Please join me. If you'd like to talk about it, I'd love to have a cup of coffee with you and discuss it! Until then, I'll see you around the kingdom!

Shalom, shalom
Pastor Dale

06/02/2026

From World Methodist Evangelism:

"Launched in 2022 with only 17 congregations, the Global Methodist Church (GMC) has officially surpassed 7,000 member churches worldwide!

Spanning 48 Annual Conferences across the Americas, Africa, Europe, and Asia, this global connection is fiercely committed to making disciples and spreading scriptural holiness in the Wesleyan tradition.

Right now, they are preparing for the 2026 General Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa this fall, where they will elect and consecrate eight full-time bishops to lead them into the next quadrennium.

This week, we're praying for the Global Methodist Church and every congregation faithfully worshiping, loving, and witnessing in their community.
Are you part of a GMC congregation?
Drop your home church city or a "🙏" in the comments below!"

06/01/2026

A message for you today…

06/01/2026

The time is getting closer! Register now! We cannot wait to see everyone!

The time is getting closer!
We cannot wait to see the smiling faces, hear the laughter and grow in faith together.
We are so excited and cannot wait to see everyone!
Registration is now open...see information below or click link to register…https://shorturl.at/d436r

05/31/2026

Welcome May 31, 2026

05/31/2026

The early Church didn't grow because Christians built bigger buildings. It grew because ordinary believers couldn't stop talking about Jesus.

Every invitation matters.

The coworker you've been praying for.
The neighbor you've been meaning to ask.
The family member who keeps saying "maybe someday."
The friend who's searching for hope.

Scripture reminds us: "Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (Galatians 6:9)

Keep praying.
Keep inviting.
Keep serving.
Keep loving.

Some seeds take time. Some hearts take time. But God is always at work in ways we cannot see.

And as Hebrews tells us, let us "run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus."

MidTexas, don't lose heart.

The mission is still the mission. The Gospel is still the power of God for salvation. People still need Jesus. And God is still drawing people to Himself.

So this week, invite someone.

Not because church attendance is the goal—but because transformed lives are.

Keep running the race. Keep sowing the seed. Keep trusting God for the harvest.

The best days of ministry are not behind us. They're still ahead.

05/31/2026

🔥 SO FAR... 702 REGISTERED FOR REVIVE YOUTH CAMP! 🔥

That’s 702 students who will gather this summer to worship Jesus, grow in faith, build real community, and encounter God in a fresh way.

MidTexas Churches—this is what it looks like when we invest in the next generation. Every prayer, every scholarship, every ride, every volunteer, every sacrifice matters more than we know.

And we’re not done yet.

Our MidTexas Presiding Elders and Conference Leadership will be present at camp this year—not just to oversee, but to worship alongside our students, encourage them, and spend intentional time with them.

Now we’re asking God for more than numbers.

We’re praying for encounters.
We’re believing for surrender.
We’re expecting callings to be awakened.
And we’re trusting for a generation to be marked by Jesus.

702 registered.
One Savior.
One move of God.

Let’s go. 🔥🙌

Registration closes June 5th *unless we meet capacity before this date
https://www.revivetexas.org/youth/revive-youth-camp/

05/31/2026

Scripture Sunday 📖

Jesus promises a peace that the world cannot give—a deep, steady peace that lives in us even as storms swirl around us. Health concerns, financial pressures, and relationship struggles may surround us, but the peace of Christ anchors our hearts. When we stay rooted in Him, we can face the troubles of this world without being overcome.

🙏 Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of peace. Calm our anxious hearts, steady our minds, and help us trust You in every circumstance. Let Your peace guard our lives today and always. Amen.

05/26/2026

Mark your calendars for our next Connectional Conversations to learn about the latest version of the Global Methodist Church's Articles of Faith. ✝️ The updated version prepared by the Discipleship, Doctrine, and Just Ministry Commission reflects the valuable feedback we received from our members across the globe.

🎧 Tune in to hear from Bishop Scott Jones, Matt O'Reilly, Jason Vickers and David Watson as they speak to the adjustments, the heart behind them, and the discernment process involved in revising our Articles of Faith.

🗓️ Register Now! https://heyor.ca/2tzDdk

05/26/2026

Disaster response in the GMC is connectional. Our Annual Conferences work directly with communities impacted by disaster to determine how best to serve and support those in need.

We are grateful for the many leaders, volunteers, and ministry partners who help mobilize relief efforts and lay the foundation for compassionate, Christ-centered response. Thank you to all serving through GMC Disaster Response as the hands and feet of Jesus in difficult moments.