Vinita First United Methodist Church

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Blessed Trinity Sunday to all!

We in the wish you a blessed with today's Gospel lesson that is also the inspiration for the mission statement: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit... .” — Matthew 28:19

05/31/2026

A prayer for the observance of Trinity Sunday:

Holy One,

Your love is at the center of our faith and practice. As we reflect on the ways in which You exist in love--as Creator, Son, and Spirit--may we recognize the ways in which we exist for one another.

Amen.

05/30/2026

Proof we actually made it to Annual Conference.

Grateful for the opportunity to represent our church alongside our lay delegate—thank you, Judy Echenrode, for your faithful service in this important role.

This year’s Annual Conference felt calm, restoring, and hopeful. The theme “What If Love…” stayed with me—inviting us not just to consider love as an idea, but to live it out in real and tangible ways.

And with deep joy and gratitude, I share that I have once again been appointed to serve as pastor of Vinita First United Methodist Church. I am thankful for the trust placed in me and excited for what God continues to do among us.

05/30/2026