Sermons from 2007

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December 30 - First Sunday After Christmas - "Blessed to Be A Blessing"
by Rev. Brad Beeman

December 24 - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - "Something's Happening Here"
by Rev. Patricia Farris

December 23 - Fourth Sunday of Advent - Service of Lessons & Carols
There was no sermon on this Sunday. For a cassette recording of the beautiful service, contact the church office.

December 16 - Third Sunday of Advent - "An Indescribable Joy"
by Rev. Patricia Farris

December 9 - Second Sunday of Advent - "Preparing the Way of the Lord"
by Rev. Patricia Farris

December 2 - First Sunday of Advent - "Walk in the Light" by Rev. Patricia Farris

November 25 - Thanksgiving - "Take Care" by Rev. Patricia Farris
November 18 - Consecration - "God Gives All the Gifts" by Rev. Patricia Farris
November 11 - Veterans Day - "Standing Behind the Gift" by Rev. Grant Hagiya, L.A. District Superintendent
We do not have a written sermon for this Sunday. If you would like and audio cassette of the worship service, contact the church office.
November 4 - All Saints Sunday - "We Have Obtained An Inheritance" by Rev. Patricia Farris.

October 28 - 19th Sunday After Pentecost: Children's Sabbath
"Do You Believe God Has Gifted You?" by Rev. Patricia Farris
October 21 - Laity/Missions Sunday
There is no written sermon for this Sunday. Three lay members spoke at each service about how to "Live Our Faith" in our daily lives. If you would like an audio cassette of the services, contact the church office.
October 14 - 19th Sunday After Pentecost: Children's Sabbath
Moses "Moses and the Midwives" by Rev. Patricia Farris
October 7 - 19th Sunday After Pentecost:
Joseph "Joseph and His Brothers" by Rev. Patricia Farris

September 30 - 18th Sunday After Pentecost:
Abraham "The Father of Three Faiths" by Rev. Patricia Farris
September 23 - 17th Sunday After Pentecost:
Babel "The City of Babel: God's Gift of Diversity" by Rev. Patricia Farris
September 16 - 4th Grade Bible Presentation:
Noah's Ark "Who Was In the Ark or Under the Ark?" by Rev. Patricia Farris
September 9 - Homecoming/Open House Sunday:
The Creation "In the beginning... it was ALL good!" by Rev. Patricia Farris
September 2 - Fourteenth Sunday After Pentecost:
"Psalm 81: You Satisfy the Hungry Heart" by Rev. Patricia Farris

August 26 - Thirteenth Sunday After Pentecost:
"Psalm 71: God’s Order Part III: Standing Together or Falling Apart: The Power of Shame and Love" by Rev. Brad Beeman
August 19 - Twelfth Sunday After Pentecost:
"Psalm 80: God's Order Part II: Protection, Restoration and Grace"
by Rev. Brad Beeman
August 12 - Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost:
"Psalm 50: God's Order Part I: The Give and Take of God"
by Rev. Brad Beeman
August 5 - Tenth Sunday After Pentecost:
"Psalm 107: With Thankful Hearts" by Rev. Patricia Farris

July 29 - Ninth Sunday After Pentecost:
"Psalm 85: Hear What God Will Speak?" by Rev. Patricia Farris
July 22 - Eighth Sunday After Pentecost:
"Psalm 52: How is it With Your Soul?" by Rev. Patricia Farris
July 15 - Seventh Sunday After Pentecost:
"Psalm 82: For the Sake of Justice and Mercy" by Rev. Patricia Farris
July 8- Sixth Sunday After Pentecost:
"Psalm 30: A Personal Testimony" by Rev. Patricia Farris
July 1 - Fifth Sunday After Pentecost:
"We Call to Mind the Deeds of the Lord" by Rev. Patricia Farris

June 24 - Fourth Sunday After Pentecost (Annual Conference):
"When We Are Called..." by Rev. Dorothy Bimber Worley
June 17 - Third Sunday After Pentecost: "Treasure in Clay Jars"
by Rev. Larry Young
June 10 - Confirmation: "For All Generations" by Rev. Patricia Farris
June 3 - First Sunday After Pentecost: "The Character of a Methodist" Based on the words and hymns of John and Charles Wesley in celebration
of the 300th anniversary of Charles’ birth.

May 27 - Pentecost: "Before and After" by Rev. Brad Beeman
May 20 - Choir Recognition: There was no sermon on this day due to Choir Recognition. If you would like a cassette recording of the service, please contact the church office.
May 13 - Easter Six: "Refusing to Be an Orphan" by Rev. Larry Young
May 6 - Easter Five: "Love One Another" by Rev. Patricia Farris

April 29 - Easter Four: "Resurrection Faith - Here and Now!"
by Rev. Brad Beeman
April 22 - Easter Three: "In the Common Things" by Rev. Patricia Farris
April 15 - Easter Two: "Now What?" by Rev. Patricia Farris
April 8 - Easter Sunday: "You've Just Got to See This!"
by Rev. Patricia Farris
April 1 - Palm Sunday: "In Remembrance of Me" by Rev. Patricia Farris

March 25: This was our Service of Lessons and Anthems. There is no written sermon. If you would like a cassette recording of the service, please contact the church office.
March 18: "The Victory Remains With Life" by Rev. Patricia Farris
This sermon took place on the Sunday in which the Keiskamma Altarpiece was in our sanctuary.
March 11: "Tending the Future" by Rev. Patricia Farris
March 4 : "God, Give Us Grace" by Rev. Patricia Farris

February 25: "Are We Still Putting the Lord to the Test?"
by Rev. Patricia Farris
February 18: "All There Is to See" by Rev. Patricia Farris
February 11: "Be Prepared" by Rev. Brad Beeman
February 4: "Yes, You!" by Rev. Larry Young

January 28: "When God's Love is Bigger" by Rev. Patricia Farris
January 21: Youth Sunday - there is no printed sermon. Contact the church office for an audio cassette of the service, or visit the UMYF website to view the service or see photos.
January 14: "The Gifts Are Given" by Rev. Patricia Farris
January 7: "I Have Called You By Name" by Rev. Patricia Farris