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“Hide and Seek” Pastor Jordan Derhammer Capek 06/29/25

by Michael Plymale | Jun 29, 2025 | Sermons

The game of hide and seek helps children develop empathy and understanding of others. It fosters friendship and promotes positive social interactions between players. Through engaging in this game, children learn the importance of being respectful, patient, and...

“Hopscotch” Pastor Andrea Kraushaar 06/22/2025

by Michael Plymale | Jun 22, 2025 | Sermons

We had some technical problems at the start of the service. “Let’s Play” refers to using games as a metaphor for life and faith. “Let’s Play” will explore themes like: challenges and choices in life, spiritual battles and overcoming...

“Our Father” Mark Willson 06/15/2025

by Michael Plymale | Jun 15, 2025 | Sermons

What do we learn from our fathers? My favorite hymn is “This is My Father’s World”. It speaks to everything you need to know about life and our earthly and heavenly...

“The Meaning of Pentecost” Pastor Andrea Kraushaar 06/08/2025

by Michael Plymale | Jun 8, 2025 | Sermons

Pentecost, celebrated by the United Methodist Church, marks the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles, as described in Acts 2. Occurring 50 days after Easter, it is considered the “birthday of the Church.” On Pentecost, the Holy Spirit empowered the...

“That They May All Be One” Pastor Jordan Derhammer Capek 06/01/2025

by Michael Plymale | Jun 1, 2025 | Sermons

“Jesus welcomes all to this table without exception. We welcome all to this table. We follow Jesus’ commandment to love one another regardless of age, race, ethnic background, gender, marital status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender...

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