May and June Worship Schedules

MAY 17        CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SUNDAY / MIRACLE SUNDAY

“We’ve a Story to Tell” is the theme for our Christian Education Sunday based on Matthew 13:10-16, Jeremiah 6:16, Psalm 119:105 and Matthew 19:13-15.  We will recognize graduates and scholarship recipients.  Worship leaders will be youth and young adults with brief testimonies from Dane Guinipero and Bradyn Boisseau.  We will join with 30,000 United Methodist congregations in receiving a special offering for graduate education scholarships for students from the Philippines, Africa and Europe.

 

MAY 24        ALDERSGATE DAY/ THE DAY OF PENTECOST

“A Visit from Mr. Wesley” is an Aldersgate Day and Pentecost sermon based on Acts 2:1-4 and Romans 5:1-5.  Our liturgist will be Sam Temple.  We will remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice in a Memorial Day litany.

 

MAY 31        TRINITY SUNDAY

Ezekiel 37:1-14, Matthew 28:16-20 and II Corinthians 13:11-13 are the basis for the message “This Old House.”  We will have a special offering for United Methodist Student Day, and Mary Grace Styblo will share the difference her scholarship from this fund has made in her life.  Music will be offered by the Bell and Chancel Choirs.  This will be Pastor Brian Bodt’s last Sunday with us.  Our liturgist will be his wife, Carol Galloway.  After worship, a brief reception will be held in their honor in Fellowship Hall.

 

JUNE 7          We will celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion, Setting C. 

10:30 a.m.  The Rev. John Thomason will preach the message “Mattering”  based on

                       Psalm 8 and Matthew 9:18-26.  Our liturgist will be Mollie Bodwell.

 

JUNE 14 The Rev. Garrett Walkup, hospice chaplain, with preach the first of a two- part sermon series entitled “Prayer: Why/How?” 

10:30 a.m.     This week’s scriptures will be 1 Chronicles 16:8-11 and Luke 11:5-13.  Our liturgist will be Cathy Riefenhauser.  THIS WILL BE OUR LAST SUNDAY WORSHIP AT 10:30 A.M. UNTIL LATE AUGUST, and the last Sunday for our Chancel Choir until September.   

 

JUNE 21       FATHER’S DAY    The Rev. Garrett Walkup will offer his second message

9:30 a.m.     titled “Prayer: Why/How?” based on Philippians 4:6-7 and Matthew 6:5-8.  Our liturgist will be Keri Lavish.  Our “Testimony” speaker will be Sherry Swanhall.   A special remembrance will be given each man present in worship.   THIS WILL BE OUR FIRST SUNDAY WORSHIP ON THE 9:30 A.M. SUMMER SCHEDULE.

 

JUNE 28       The Rev. Paul Hibbard will preach the message “A New Beginning – An 9:30 a.m.    

Eternal Work” based on Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10:40-42.  Our liturgist will be Meg Temple.

 

 

 

Recent Worship Services

Sermon: “Companionship”
Sermon: “Companionship”
May 10, 2026
Sermon: “The Bislett Effect”
Sermon: “The Bislett Effect”
May 3, 2026
Sermon: “Cinderella, the Barking Pig, and Us”
Sermon: “Cinderella, the Barking Pig, and Us”
Apr 26, 2026
When are worship services, & what are they like?
  • The worship service is at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings except during the summer when worship is at 9:30 a.m. from the 3rd Sunday of June through the 3rd Sunday of August 18.
  • Our services are usually a blend of traditional and contemporary music.
  • The worship service is about 1 hour long.
  • We sing, pray, and hear God’s Word.  There are songs or hymns, prayer, and a typical sermon will be about 20 minutes.
  • Our music program includes a vocal choir, handbell choir, & occassionally, a praise band.
  • At most services, there is a time to share joys and concerns of God’s people.
  • People may raise their hand and share something they would like prayer for, or something they would like to thank God for.
  • Most Sunday services include a “Children’s Message” during worship.
  • A nursery is available.