March 8, 2020 Our Lenten sermon series continues this Sunday with a look at Matthew 6:5-18 as Jesus calls us to prayer and fasting with hearts focused on our Heavenly Father. The hypocrisy of those who practiced public religion for the praise of others was a central concern for Jesus and remains a strong cautionary […] The post Prayer and Fasting appeared first on Verona United Methodist Church.

March 1, 2020 Driving home from our Ash Wednesday service this evening, I was struck by the abundance of light in our modern world. For almost all of human history, the darkness of night was overwhelming and unconquerable. Fires generated by wood and oils could bring some comfort, but most people lived half their lives […] The post Salt & Light appeared first on Verona United Methodist Church.

February 23, 2020 WARNING: The following opinions reflect the thoughts of a senior citizen. It’s obvious, since the first words are “When I was a little boy….” When I was a little boy, most of the available reading material in our home was pretty innocent. But pretty powerful, too. We had “Tales of Great Men & […] The post Be Anxious for Nothing appeared first on Verona United Methodist Church.

February 16, 2020 I’m loving our time in Philippians! Some of the most inspiring, faith-fortifying verses in all the Bible are contained in this relatively brief letter to the ancient church at Philippi. Our text this Sunday calls us to be “filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through our Lord Jesus Christ….” I’ll […] The post It’s Time to go on a Fruit Diet appeared first on Verona United Methodist Church.

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February 9, 2020 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. (Philippians 2:14-16) Before I was a pastor, I belonged to a small […] The post Don’t Let Your Past Define You 8:30 Service appeared first on Verona United Methodist Church.

Feb 2, 2020 Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. (Philippians 2:14-16) The Christian life isn’t supposed to be a “blend in” […] The post So You Want to be a Star appeared first on Verona United Methodist Church.

Jan 26, 2020 “Those in darkness have seen a great light.” This Sunday’s message imagines the magnificent ways in which light changes our view of the world around us. And how the light of Christ in our lives can dramatically change how we see ourselves, others, creation, and God. Are you living in the “shadow […] The post Light That Brings Life appeared first on Verona United Methodist Church.

Jan 19, 2020 We have so much to celebrate in this first month of 2020. By our human standards, our congregation is healthy. Our finances are solid, our second site (Aisle 7 Fellowship) has experienced solid growth. Our church staff works well together. Our church council leadership is committed and hard-working. Our members love and […] The post Lamb of God appeared first on Verona United Methodist Church.

Jan 12, 2020 The story of Jesus’ life in the Gospels moves rapidly from birth to adulthood. Just a couple of weeks past Christmas, we are already reading in Matthew of the baptism of Jesus as he enters into his ministry in his late 20’s. One statement by Jesus in Matthew 3 has always challenged […] The post Holy Obediance appeared first on Verona United Methodist Church.