What is the meaning of the resurrection? Paul gives us an idea in 1 Corinthians 15:35-50. Join us as we connect death and resurrection with new life and an infant baptism in worship today. The post Raised in Glory appeared first on McFarland UMC.

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Our scripture lesson, 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, deals with the the question of Jesus’ resurrection. What did this mean to the people in the church at Corinth? What does it mean for us today? The post The First Fruits appeared first on McFarland UMC.

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We continue with this series based upon the epistle reading. Our scripture this week is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. After lecturing the Corinthian church about the infighting that was going on, he tells that they need to get back to basics. God’s grace alone is responsible for their salvation. The post Hold Firmly appeared first on McFarland UMC.

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Our Scripture this morning is 1 Corinthians 13, known as the love chapter. It is probably one of the most famous chapters in all of the New Testament. It is also one of the most misunderstood chapters of scripture. Paul was writing to a church that he dearly loved. It was a church in turmoil over what was important. Paul’s instruction was that the only thing that is important to a disciple is that...

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This week, we continue the discussion in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a. Gifts of the Spirit are not meant to divide, but they are for the entire body. Join us as Pastor Wayne continues this series Love Never Ends: Being the Body of Christ. The post You Are The Body appeared first on McFarland UMC.

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Paul was concerned about the church at Corinth. He started this congregation of Gentile believers only a few short years ago. However, in his absence, the church was losing sight of who they were and more importantly, whose they were. They were forming cliques and other things that were detrimental to the community of believers. Paul writes to gently correct them and urge them to focus on what was...

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Due to technical issues, this morning’s service was not recorded. The following message is from January 12, 2020. This was the last time that we celebrated Baptism of the Lord. *** And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” (Luke 3:15-17, 21-22, NRSV) Baptism… being adopted into the family of God, the family where Christ is our brother and we are...

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We are celebrating Epiphany Sunday on this ninth day of Christmas, otherwise known as the Second Sunday of Christmas. On this day we remember the Wise Men who visited the Christ Child and brought the strange gifts. What did these Gentile Wise Men see that the Jewish people who longed for Messiah missed? What do we miss? Where should our focus be as we enter this new year? The post Three Kings and...

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On this First Sunday after Christmas, the 2nd day of Christmas, we gather to continue our celebration of the Incarnation (God becoming one of us in the person of Jesus Christ). Our Scriptures are Isaiah 61:10-62:3, Psalm 148, Galatians 4:4-7, and Luke 2:22-40. Mary and Joseph follow the law and the ritual that has been part of Jewish life for centuries when they take the baby Jesus to the Temple...

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What do you think was going through Joseph’s mind when Mary told him this amazing story about the angel’s proclamation? “Does she really expect me to believe this?” Can you imagine how disappointed he must have been? As Mary’s betrothed, he had the option of having her stoned to death… he could do that if he wanted to deal with the shame. No, he was going to dismiss her quietly so that they could...

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