NBUMC Weekly

NBUMC Weekly

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NBUMC Weekly episodes

  • Catching People

    In this week's episode, Rev. Kara draws a connection between the Gospel and the American classic, Catcher in the Rye. Recorded February 9, 2025.

    Scripture Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8 & Luke 5:1-11

    Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)

    Liturgist: Jenna Love

    Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins

    Tech Support: Ken Ow

    Outro: Brandon Kesselly

    25 min
  • Let me have all things; let me have nothing

    In this week's episode, Rev. Kara recalls Jesus' attitude towards wealth, humility, and generosity. Recorded February 2, 2025.

    Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-34

    Music: Simon Charette

    Liturgist: Michael Butkiewicz

    Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins

    Tech Support: Ken Ow

    Outro: Brandon Kesselly

    25 min
  • Humble Pie

    In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about humility as it relates to the Covenant. Recorded January 26, 2025.

    Scripture Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; Matthew 23:1-12

    Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)

    Liturgist: Mark Aehle

    Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins

    Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

    26 min
  • Let Me Be Put to Work for You, or Set Aside for You

    In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her sermon series on Renewing the Covenant. Recorded January 19, 2025.

    Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 & 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

    Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)

    Liturgist: John Welton

    Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins

    Tech Support: Matt Wibbenmeyer, Ken Ow

    Outro: Brandon Kesselly

    30 min
  • I Am Yours

    In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about surrendering our lives to Jesus. Recorded January 12, 2025.

    Scripture Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7 & Luke 3:21-38

    Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)

    Liturgist: Ken Ow

    Message: Rev. Kara

    Outro: Brandon Kesselly

    26 min
  • Long Winter's Nap, Interrupted

    Happy New Year! To kick off 2025, Rev. Kara begins a new Epiphany series. Recorded January 5, 2025.

    Scripture Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6 & Matthew 2: 1-12

    Music: Simon Charette

    Liturgist: Jacqui Cragg

    Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins

    Tech Support: Brandon Kesselly & Ken Ow

    Outro: Brandon Kesselly

    20 min
  • Lessons & Carols '24

    In the final Sunday of Advent, we have a special episode of scripture lessons and carols performed by the NBUMC choir! Recorded December 22, 2023.

    Scripture Readings:

    1. Psalm 27
    2. Luke 1:67-79
    3. Luke 2:1-5
    4. Luke 2:6-7
    5. Luke 2:8-14
    6. 1 John 4: 7-11

      7. Music: Simon Charette (Intro); NBUMC Choir & Tatiana Loisha (Carols); Lukas Chandler (Outro)

      Liturgists: NBUMC Choir

      Tech Support: Brandon Kesselly, Ken Ow

      Outro: Brandon Kesselly

      44 min
    7. When Did You Know?

      In part 3 of our Advent series, Rev. Kara tells the story of Mary as she discovered her immaculate conception and the catharsis of being believed when sharing your story. Recorded December 15, 2024.

      Scripture Reading: Luke 1:39-55

      Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins

      Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)

      Liturgist: Natalie McManus

      Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

      24 min
    8. Wild Hope

      In the second Sunday of our Advent series, Rev. Kara preaches about the role churches can play in providing hope and comfort to people in need. Recorded December 8, 2024.

      Scripture Reading: Luke 3:1-6

      Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins

      Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)

      Liturgist: Linda Hall

      Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

      22 min
    9. Hope In Small Places

      In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins the season of Advent with a message about hope. Recorded December 1, 2024.

      Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16 & Luke 21: 25-36

      Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins

      Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro)

      Liturgist: Monica Dean

      Tech Support: Matt Wibbenmeyer, Ken Ow

      Outro: Brandon Kesselly

      21 min

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    NBUMC Weekly is an abridged version of the Sunday worship service at North Bethesda United Methodist Church, located in Bethesda, Maryland. Come enjoy the weekly message from our congregation!