On this 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Clayton Blackwell (Local Ministerial Candidate) preaches a messages on the love and welcome God extends to us. Hosea 11:1-11 and Psalm 107:1-9, 43 • Colossians 3:1-11 • Luke 12:13-21

Pastor Kevin Eccles preaches on this 7th Sunday of Ordinary Time on the Luke version of the Lord’s prayer and the story that follows about a really insistent neighbor who knocks until he gets what he needs. What is God asking us to do with our prayers?  Hosea 1:2-10 and Psalm 85, Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) … Continue reading "July 28, 2019: Persistent Prayer"

This week’s discipline is a huge help during the summer blur. Join us in Practicing the Presence in all things.

On this 6th Sunday after Pentecost (the 6th week in Ordinary Time), Pastor Melanie Eccles preaches a messages that calls us to examine our lives, asking “What fruit am I producing? How am using my power? Am I exerting my authority or am I protecting others and bring Jesus’ healing into the world?”

The first 6 minutes of this episode includes the joyful reception of another individual into full membership. Be sure to listen in on Marina’s personal testimony and desire to be part of MFMC. Then Pastor Kevin preaches from these lectionary passages and honestly shares how God is asking him to change. How might God be … Continue reading "July 14, 2019: Actually Loving Our Neighbors"

Pastor Melanie Eccles preaches during the final day of Bible Quizzing on the story of the Prodigal son from Luke 15. Our God is not a god of scarcity but of abundance! “There is only grace and love and the biggest party you can imagine with all of your favorite foods.”

Pastor Melanie Eccles speaks at Free Methodist Bible Quiz Finals concerning the chance to leave it all behind Luke 14:25-35.

In this July 2019 letter, Pastor Melanie reflects with gratitude on the partnership of those who are giving financially to support the work she and Pastor Kevin are doing in Monroe. And with great joy, she anticipates the season of generous stewardship as a congregation, making plans to give away 10% of the sale of … Continue reading "Ordinary Reflections: Giving Generously"

Join us in seeking to live like Jesus by being intentional about noticing others and seeing how they are imprinted with God’s image.

What would happen if we listened to what God is asking of us? Listen in to Mark Thornton’s sermon on this 4th Sunday in the season of Ordinary Time. 2 Kings 5:1-14 and Psalm 30 • Galatians 6:(1-6), 7-16 • Luke 10:1-11, 16-20