This morning as I was dropping my older son Noah off at school I told him to walk behind the van to the sidewalk because of the traffic that was moving in front. He jumped out and then stood there at the van for a second. I was looking the other direction, expecting to see...
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Day of Prayer for National Leaders
We have set aside every Tuesday as a day of prayer for our National leaders: President Obama, the Senate and the Congress. Each week we present a specific focus, birthed from Scripture, that we can agree and pray together. Our National Leaders will walk as children of light in the Lord, in all goodness, righteousness...
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Missions Weekend with Angela Bale Missionary to South Africa
We have the great privilege of hosting Angela Bale, missionary in Durban, South Africa this weekend. We will be having an informal breakfast on Saturday at 10:00 am at 18 East Broad Street; an evening service on Saturday at 7:00 at St. Mary Street United Methodist Church, 483 St. Mary Street and then Angela will...
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Caleb: Following Through Disappointment
There was a recording difficulty this morning. Please go forward approximately 5 minutes to find where the recording of the sermon began. We all face disappointments in life. We have times in which our expectations are not met, in which the timing of God does not seem to line up with the timing we had hoped for...
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Community Worship Night: Friday, May 14th 7:00pm
This Friday night, May 14th is our next Community Worship Night. We will be meeting at the Knights of Columbus, located at 366 East Broad Street at 7:00 for a time of corporate worship. Please come out and bring a friend with you to enjoy God’s presence and hear His heart for us and our community.
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Abraham: Following Through the Unknown
If Ruth taught us that following God through tragedy is all about love then Abraham teaches us that following through the unknown is all about trust! There will be many times in our lives in which we will be unsure of what comes next, the key to faith is learning that God is never in that...
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Ten Years Ago . . .
Ten years ago today my life changed. At the time it was the most difficult thing I had ever experienced, it was the death of a dream, the end of a season and a rejection that I took much too personally. Generally I am pretty confident in God’s calling on my life, in His will...
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Clothing Closet: May 15th
On Saturday, May 15th, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, we will be opening a clothing closet at our ministry building at 18 East Broad Street, Burlington. The clothing closet will provide free clothing for all ages to those in the community that are in need. All of the clothing available is gently used but still in good...
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Ruth: Following Through Tragedy
We are all called to be followers of Christ, to trust Him to lead us and to willingly stay near Him on the path of righteousness that He has purposed for our lives. In Scripture we find many examples of followers, each with their own path and their own purpose. I believe that in the...
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Burlington Citywide Prayer Team National Day of Prayer Event May 6th
We will be taking part in a National Day of Prayer event sponsored by the Burlington Citywide Prayer Team. The event will be held Thursday May 6th at 7:00 PM at Bethlehem AME Church located at 213 East Pearl Street in Burlington City. Please join us for a time of worship and intercessory prayer as...