As we work to fulfill our mission of "Loving God, Serving Others, Changing Lives," High Desert UMC operates a food pantry with the support of our congregation and Roadrunner Food Bank. Here is an update of our activities.

The story of the christian hymn know to most Christians as the Doxology. How praise was central to the Christian life of Thomas Ken.

Psalm 146

Why the Chimes Rang, a Christmas story by Raymond MacDonald Alden as read by Bruce Packard.

The members of Footsteps wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

This is a repeat of the 2024 podcast. New episodes coming in 2 weeks.

Advent is a time of preparation for Christ's birth and his resurrection. How are you preparing? 

To us mortals, God sometimes works in mysterious ways. Recognizing these events can help us appreciate God's work when we are busy with our lives, and as a result, build our faith.

"O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" is the first hymn in the United Methodist Church. Learn why Charles Wesley wrote it, and the significance of this hope filled song.

-Romans 15:13

What we learn from Martha's complaint to Jesus regarding Mary not helping fix the meal.

Luke 10:38-42 and Luke 6:6-8

Learn about Marin Rinkart and the song "Now Thank We All Our God." This song was written during the stress of the 30 Years War. Could you express such thanks in the face of adversity?

-Romans 8:35, 37-38 and I Thessalonians 5: 16 & 18

Learn about the Apostle Paul and what he means to Christianity.

-Acts 9

Discussing the life of Francis R Havergal and her hymn "Take My Life and Let It Be."  What did it mean to her and how she showed it in her life.

-Romans 12:1-2