A United Methodist Pastor's Theological Reflections

"But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory (nikos) through our Lord Jesus Christ." - I Corinthians 15:57


Sunday, September 7, 2014

Highlights of Our Historic Special Sunday Worship Service


Our first combined worship service at our beautiful Crossroads facility was a huge success! It was a great day to share in worship with Grace Community Christian Fellowship.

I had an opportunity for a selfie with co-worship leaders Jeff Graf and Pastor Cheryl.


We packed the main room of our Crossroads facility for worship.


Our praise band led us in opening songs of worship and praise.


Grace Community Christian Fellowship's praise team provided wonderful singing.



The First UMC Chancel Choir shared an inspiring anthem about revival.



It was a day to celebrate the centennial anniversary of having the largest men's bible class in the world back in 1915.



Together, we shared in Holy Communion and heard a message about an abundant feast of love and grace that God has provided for us. This feast includes both spiritual and physical food.

We shared in a church group photo which will be used in our upcoming church pictorial directory. We were in the shape of a large heart to remind us of our church logo that we are to Love First. The photo below is a selfie that I took. The real picture will be so much better! 


Some members requested a selfie with the pastor and another member surprised us with a photo bomb.


We also shared in an old fashioned carry-in meal and yes, there was plenty of fried chicken and tater salad!


We were blessed with beautiful weather, a wonderful spirit, renewed relationships, new friends, and most importantly, the presence of the Holy Spirit. Thank you Lord, for making our historic Sunday a blessing to so many people!


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