♦  Waiting is the Hardest Part - Jeremiah 33:10-11, 14-18
♦  A Voice in the Wilderness - Isaiah 40:1-11; Mark 1:1-4
♦  Scenes from the First Christmas - Matthew 1:18-25
♦  This Little Light of Mine - Christmas Eve Worship
♦  Seeking the Light - Jeremiah 31:31-34
♦  Escape from Bethlehem - Matthew 2:13-23

♦  Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven - Acts 1:6-14
♦  Pentecost - Acts 2:1-13
♦  The Great Commission - Matthew 28:16-20
♦  Compassion & Unity - Luke 10:25-37
♦  The Birth of Isaac Promised - Genesis 18:1-15
♦  The Vine and the Branches - John 15:1-8
♦  THE Lord's Prayer for You - John 17:20-26
♦  Where is Heaven Taking Us? - Luke 12:32
♦  Joint Worship feat. The Joyful Sounds
♦  YOU Feed Them - Matthew 14:13-21
♦  Thy Love, the Flame - Romans 8:24-28
♦  Rhythm - Mark 1:29-39
♦  Wholly Community - Luke 15:1-10
♦  Come Together, Right Now, Over Me - Ephesians 2:11-22
♦  Living with Gratitude - Leviticus 23:15-22; Luke 12:13-21
♦  More Than a Fishing Story - John 21:1-14
♦  The First Rick Roll - Hosea 11:1-9
♦  Got the Holy Spirit - 1 Corinthians 12:4-12
♦  The Voice of Truth - 2 Kings 22:1-10; 23:1-3

♦  First Things, First - Genesis 2:4b-25
♦  Hospitality, Hilarity, and Hope - Genesis 18:1-15; 21:1-7
♦  Off the Top Rope - Genesis 32:22-30
♦  Fire! - Exodus 3:1-15
♦  These Go to Eleven - Deuteronomy 5:1-21;6:4-9
♦  Names Change - Ruth 1:16-22;4:13-17
♦  Dirty Hands Raised - 2 Samuel 6:1-5; Psalm 150

The "Roman Road" is not a physical road, but rather a series of verses from Paul's letter to the early church in Rome that lays out God's plan of salvation for all.  Come along with us for worship series as we journey down the "Roman Road" and reflect on questions like: Who needs salvation?; Why do we need salvation?; How does God provide salvation?; How do we receive salvation?; and What are the results of salvation?

Messages by Pastor Carter Jorgensen

♦  Paul's Longing to Visit Rome - Romans 1:8-17
♦  God's Righteous Judgment - Romans 2:1-11
♦  Righteousness Through Faith - Romans 3:21-26
♦  Abraham Justified Through Faith - Romans 4:1-8

Sometimes in our faith journey, we find ourselves up against what seem to be insurmountable odds.  When it feels like the world is against us and it becomes tempting to give up.  You are not alone!  Throughout history, people have faced similar problems and gone up what seem to be giants in their way.  We can find examples of this throughout the pages of the Bible.  Come along with us for this worship series as we discover how some of the individuals in the Bible handled their situation and who they turned to for help along the way!

Messages by Pastor Carter Jorgensen, January - April 2023

♦  David's Armor - 1 Samuel 17:32-40
♦  The Baptism of Jesus - Matthew 3:13-17
♦  Persecution of the Church - Acts 8:1-8
♦  Phillip and the Ethiopian - Acts 8:26-40
♦  Saul's Conversion - Acts 9:1-9
♦  Saul's Conversion (Part 2) - Acts 9:10-19
♦  Aeneas and Dorcas - Acts 9:32-43
♦  The Transfiguration - Matthew 17:1-9
♦  Jesus Tested in the Wilderness - Luke 4:1-13
♦  The Woman of Samaria - John 4:7-26
♦  Jesus Heals a Blind Man - John 9:1-12
♦  Jesus Raises Lazarus - John 11:38-44
♦  Jesus Enters Jerusalem - Matthew 21:1-11
♦  Jesus Heals a Blind Man - John 9:1-12
♦  Jesus Raises Lazarus - John 11:38-44
♦  Jesus Enters Jerusalem - Matthew 21:1-11
♦  The Empty Tomb - John 20:1-18
♦  Jesus Appears to His Disciples - John 20:19-31

Join us for worship as we reflect on the events leading up to the birth of our Savior!  It is a story that is not only important to reflect on during the Advent & Christmas season, but any time of the year!

♦  The Angel Gabriel Comes to Mary - Luke 1:26-38
♦  Preparing the Way - Matthew 3:1-2
♦  Patience through Suffering - James 5:7-11
♦  Retreat UMC Sunday School Christmas Program

♦  The Parable of the Lost Sheep - Luke 15:1-7
♦  Paul's Appeal - 2 Timothy 2:1-7
♦  Jesus' Healing - Luke 8:43-48
♦  Elijah on Mount Carmel - 1 Kings 18:20-39
♦  Attitude of Gratitude - Luke 17:11-19
♦  Keep Calm and Carry On - 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5
♦  Prayers for Boldness - Acts 4:23-31
♦  Seven Chosen to Serve - Acts 6:1-7
♦  The Super Power of Love - 1 Corinthians 13
♦  Stephen's Speech to the Sanhedrin - Acts 7:1-17
♦  The Stoning of Stephen - Acts 7:54-60

The Old Testament holds many great stories that we can learn from.  Join us for worship as we explore a few and them dive deep into the life of Moses and the calling that God placed on his life!
Messages by Pastor Carter Jorgensen & Barb Robson, July - August 2022

♦  Naaman Healed of Leprosy - 2 Kings 5:1-14
♦  A Plumb Line, Amos and Amaziah - Amos 7:7-17

♦  The Birth of Moses - Exodus 2:1-10
♦  Moses Flees to Midian - Exodus 2:11-25
♦  Who and How do You Trust? - Luke 12:22-34
♦  Moses at the Burning Bush - Exodus 3:1-12
♦  Signs for Moses - Exodus 4:1-17
♦  Bricks Without Straw - Exodus 5:1-14
♦  God Reassures Moses - Exodus 6:1-13
♦  Aaron's Staff Becomes a Snake - Exodus 7:1-13

Nehemiah mourned for the destroyed temple of God and city of Jerusalem.  But what could he do about it?  Join us for this worship series as we travel and learn from Nehemiah on how his actions have important lessons for us today!
Messages by Pastor Carter Jorgensen, May - June 2022

♦  Nehemiah's Prayer - Nehemiah 1:1-11
♦  Artaxerxes Sends Nehemiah to Jerusalem - Nehemiah 2:1-10
♦  Nehemiah Inspects Jerusalem's Walls - Nehemiah 2:11-20
♦  Pentecost - Acts 2:1-13
♦  Opposition to the Rebuilding - Nehemiah 4:1-9
♦  Opposition From Within - Nehemiah 5:1-13
♦  Nehemiah Avoids His Enemies - Nehemiah 6:1-9

What was it like to walk with Jesus during his ministry on Earth?  Join us for this worship series as we dive into the Word to reveal some important lessons from Jesus' teachings and how they apply to our lives today!
Messages by Pastor Carter Jorgensen, February 2022 - May 2022

♦  Jesus is Tested in the Wilderness - Luke 4:1-13
♦  The Transfiguration - Luke 9:28-36
♦  A Call to Repentance - Luke 13:1-9
♦  The Prodigal Son (Part I) - Luke 15:11-32
♦  The Prodigal Son (Part II) - Luke 15:20-32
♦  Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King - Luke 19:28-40
♦  The Empty Tomb - John 20:1-18
♦  Jesus Appears to His Disciples - John 20:19-31
♦  Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish - John 21:1-14
♦  Martha & Mary - Luke 10:38-42

Every ministry has a beginning, even Jesus' earthly ministry!  Come along with us through this worship series as we start in Bethlehem and the announcement of His birth and then follow Jesus into adulthood and the very beginning of his ministry.
Messages by Pastor Carter Jorgensen, December 2021 - February 2022

♦  Promise of Restoration - Jeremiah 33:14-16
♦  The Benedictus - Luke 1:68-79
♦  Mary visits Elizabeth - Luke 1:39-45
♦  Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son - Matthew 1:18-24
♦  Faith Like Shepherds - Luke 2:8-20
♦  The Boy Jesus at the Temple - Luke 2:41-51
♦  The Baptism of Jesus - Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
♦  Miracle at Cana - John 2:1-11
♦  The Rejection of Jesus - Luke 4:21-30
♦  Jesus Calls His First Disciples - Luke 5:1-11
♦  Sermon on the Plain - Luke 6:17-26
♦  Joseph Makes Himself Known - Genesis 45:1-15
♦  Jesus Teaches Nicodemus - John 3:1-12

♦  The Parable of the Sower - Matthew 13:1-9
♦  Having a Persistent Faith - Mark 2:1-12
♦  Paul's Prayer - Ephesians 3:14-21
♦  Leaders of the Church - Titus 3:1-8
♦  The Golden Calf - Exodus 32:1-8
♦  Solomon's Prayer - 1 Kings 3:1-14
♦  A Wise Ruling - 1 Kings 3:16-28
♦  Being Doers - James 1:17-25
♦  Drop Your Nets - Matthew 4:18-22
♦  Jesus' Ministry - Matthews 4:23-25
♦  Humility - Mark 9:30-37
♦  Feeding the 5000 - Matthew 14:13-21
♦  What John Wesley expected us to do for our children - Proverbs 22:1-6, 17-21
♦  The Kingdom of God - Mark 10:17-22
♦  The Call of Abram - Genesis 12:1-9
♦  Abram and Lot Separate - Genesis 13:1-18
♦  Saul and the Woman at Endor - 1 Samuel 28:3-25
♦  The Widow's Offering - Mark 12:38-44
♦  The Three Visitors - Genesis 18:1-15
♦  Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed - Matthew 17:14-21

Each one of us has a story to share.  The Lord has placed a calling on your life... how are you living it?  Join us through this worship series as we explore how to live our calling, share our story, and build up the kingdom of God!
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, April - June 2021

♦  Tell Peter - Mark 16:1-8
♦  Jesu Juva SDG - Acts 26:9-18
♦  The Donut is for You - 1 Peter 4:8-11
♦  Pray, Listen, Share, Entrust - Acts 4:1-20
♦  Ask A Question - Acts 8:26-40
♦  All Are Welcome - Acts 10
♦  Waiting - Luke 24:44-53
♦  Pentecost & Confirmation Sunday - Acts 2:1-4
♦  Now's Not A Good Time - Isaiah 6:1-8 NIV
♦  God's Timing - 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1
♦  The Lord is My Shepherd - Psalm 23
♦  My How You've Grown - Ephesians 3:16-20
♦  Here We Grow Again - Luke 5:36-39
♦  Freedom in Christ - Romans 7:14-8:4

Jesus called ordinary people, like you and me, to drop everything and follow him.  Over his 3 years of ministry on earth, he taught them many lessons, performed miracles in front of them, and empowered them to continue his work.  Today, Jesus calls us... how do we respond?  Join us for this worship series as we explore our call to follow our Lord & Savior!
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, January - March 2021

♦  Remembering Our Baptism - Mark 1:1-11
♦  How Do We Listen? - 1 Samuel 3:1-20
♦  How Do We Follow? - Mark 1:14-20
♦  We Are Called To Learn - Mark 1:21-28
♦  We Are Called To Act - Mark 1:29-39
♦  Daily Transformation - Mark 9:2-10
♦  Are You Ready? - Mark 6:6b-13
♦  Good Denial - Mark 8:31-38
♦  Inner Temple - John 2:13-22
♦  Dawn - John 3:14-21
♦  The New Covenant - Jeremiah 31:31-34
♦  Two Parades - Mark 11:1-11
♦  2021 Good Friday Service

We've all faced hardships over this past year.  We have grown weary of the challenges we face and we long for relief.  We long for a Savior.  Yet even in this weary world, we can find hope and reasons to worship our Great God!  Join us for this advent worship series as we explore how a weary world rejoiced that first Christmas and the lessons we can glean for our lives today!
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, December 2020 - January 2021

♦ The Weary World Rejoices - Isaiah 40:1-11
♦  Gloria In Excelsis Deo - Luke 1:26-38
♦  All Come - John 1:1-14
♦  Where's The Joy? - Luke 2:1-20
♦  The Threshold of a New Beginning - Matthew 2:13-23
♦  Daily Epiphany - Matthew 2:1-12

Our journey on the path God has placed before us may be rough at times, but our faith and trust in Him will aid us along the way.  Join us for this worship series as we explore more about our faith and learn how it aids us on the road before us.
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, June - November 2020

♦  Today's Pentecost - Acts 2:1-21
♦  The Privileged - 2 Cor. 13:5-14
♦  Growing Into Hope - Romans 5:1-11
♦  Walking in Newness of Life - Romans 6:1-11
♦  Who do you feed? - Romans 7:15-25a
♦  In God We Still Trust - Romans 13:1-7
♦  Sow Big - Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
♦  Nurture the Wheat - Matthew 13:24-30,36-43
♦  Priceless - Matthew 13:31-33,44-52
♦  Multiplication - Matthew 14:13-21
♦  Into the Storm - Matthew 14:22-33
♦  Persistent Faith - Matthew 15:21-28
♦  Thankful Service - Matthew 16:13-20
♦  Deliverance - Exodus 3:1-15
♦  Be Ready - Exodus 12:1-14
♦  Conquerors - Exodus 14:19-31
♦  What Is It? - Exodus 16:2-15
♦  Strike the Rock - Exodus 17:1-7
♦  Our Cornerstone - Matthew 21:33-46
♦  Answer the Invitation - Matthew 22:1-14
♦  Image on the Coin - Matthew 22:15-22
♦  Showing Love - Matthew 22:34-40
♦  On Being Saintly - Revelation 7:9-17
♦  Urgent Faith - Matthew 25:1-13
♦  The Element of Risk - Matthew 25:14-30
♦  A Spirit of Revelation - Ephesians 1:15-23

In times of darkness, the message of Christ's resurrection brings light and hope.  Through this worship series, we explore how the Easter message can still bring us hope and joy, even in the wake of current events.
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, April/May 2020

♦  He is Not Here - Matthew 28:1-10 (2020 Easter Worship)
♦  Living Hope - 1 Peter 1:3-9
♦  Burning Hearts - Luke 24:13-35
♦  Doctrine of Discovery - Matthew 25:31-40
♦  Ultimate Forgiveness - Acts 7:55-60
♦  The Joy of Testing - Psalm 66:8-20
♦  Looking Ahead - Acts 1:6-14

Christ invites us to follow Him and see exactly who He is.  Do you want to know more about this mysterious person?  Will you follow Him to learn more?  Come along with us through this series and discover the answer to these questions and more!
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, January - March 2020

♦  Come and you will see - John 1:29-42
♦  Leaving - Matthew 4:12-23
♦  Blessed Are They - Matthew 5:1-12
♦  Alpha and Omega - Revelation 1:1-8
♦  Lessons from the Churches - Revelation 3:14-22
♦  Faith Walking - Genesis 12:1-4
♦  Lord, I Believe - John 9:1-41
♦  Raising the Bones - Ezekiel 37:1-14
♦  Stubborn Faith - Matthew 21:1-11
♦  Good Friday Tenebrae Service

The United Methodist Church is facing a decision: where will it stand on human sexuality?  A decision may soon be made that could have major implications on the denomination.  In order to better understand where our denomination currently sits on this topic, lay leaders from our churches shared the history of how our denomination got to where it currently stands on the topic of human sexuality.  To learn more, check out the messages!
Messages from March 2020

♦  The Discipline & Human Sexuality - Job 28:12-28
♦  How Did We Get Here? - Proverbs 2:1-11

The Advent and Christmas seasons are always a special time of the year... filled with fun and festivity, cheer and light.  But are you missing the reason for the season?  Are you ready?  Ready for a Savior to come into your life?  Ready to spread the light in a dark world?  Check out these great messages and get ready!
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, December 2019 - January 2020

♦  Time to Get Ready! - Isaiah 2:1-5
♦  Lessons from the Wild Man - Matthew 3:1-12
♦  God With Us - Matthew 1:18-25
♦  A Light in the Darkness - Matthew 2:13-23
♦  Following the Light - Matthew 2:1-12
♦  Once in a Lifetime - Matthew 3:13-17

Part of our Christian journey involves growing and changing.  Change can be hard, but it is necessary if we are to leave our sinful past behind and grow closer to the Lord.  Journey with us over through this series as we learn about areas of our lives where changes can be made to make us more like Christ.
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, September - November 2019

♦  What Does Kindness Cost? - 2 Peter 1:3-9
♦  Reshapen - Jeremiah 18:1-11
♦  Chaos & Order - Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28
♦  Change the River - Ephesians 2:1-10
♦  Christian Karma - Luke 16:19-31
♦  What is More - Luke 17:5-10
♦  Thanks; Praise - Luke 17:11-19
♦  What's Your Vocation? - Luke 18:1-8
♦  Modern Pharisees - Luke 18:9-14
♦  Faith Legacies - Ephesians 1:11-23
♦  The Spirit Abides - Luke 20:27-38
♦  Our Choice - Luke 21:5-19
♦  Christ Reigns - Colossians 1:11-20

Jesus ask those he encountered some pretty tough questions.  How would you respond?  Walk with us through this series as we examine some of the tough questions/decisions Jesus set before us!
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, July/August 2019

♦  Be A Good Samaritan: Luke 10: 25-37
♦  Tough Questions - Priorities: Luke 10: 38-42
♦  Tough Questions - How to Pray: Luke 11:5-13
♦  Tough Questions - Eternal Inheritance: Luke 12:13-21
♦  Be Ready! Luke 12:32-40
♦  Division and Peace - Luke 12:49-56
♦  Work or Compassion: Luke 13:10-17

The fire of Pentecost burns within the heart of every Christian.  We have the power of the Holy Spirit.  How will we use it in our lives today?  
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, June/July 2019

♦  Veni Sancte Spiritus: Acts 2:1-21
♦  After the Fire: Psalm 42:1-6, 1 Kings 19:1-15
♦  It's Good to Ask: 2 Kings 2:1-2,6-14
♦  Have Faith: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Luke 10:1-11,16-20

What was life like for the early Christians?  Come with us as we take a quick glimpse at the early church and learn some lessons along the way!
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, April/May 2019

♦  Thoughts From the Parade: Luke 19:28-40
♦  Evidence: John 20:19-31
♦  That One Thing: Acts 9:1-19
♦  Church Ladies: Acts 9:36-43
♦  Open Heart: Acts 16:9-15
♦  What's Next?: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:44-53

"Can you pray for me?"  We've all heard it at some point in our lives.  But what does prayer actually do for us and the people we pray for?  And how should we pray?  Is there a right or wrong way to do it?  Come along with us as we explore the power of prayer in our lives today and discover ways to improve your own prayer life!
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, March 2019

♦  Getting Close to God: Jeremiah 29:11-12
♦  Reaching the Unreached - Romans 10:6-10
♦  Pray Then Like This - Matthew 6:9-15
♦  I Can't Hear You! Hebrews 11:39-40
♦  Growing In God - Philippians 4:4-7

Come along with us as we follow Jesus and take his teachings to heart during a few of his encounters with people during his time here in our world.
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, February 2019.

♦  This Was Not the Plan! - Luke 5:1-11
♦  How Can We Choose? - Luke 6:17-26
♦  Depth of Field: Luke 9:28-36

Paul calls the church the Body of Christ, but what does that mean?  How are we to collectively live our lives so that we are seen as reflections of Christ?  Come along with us as we examine what it means to live life as the church - the Body of Christ!
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, January/February 2019

♦  Undiluted: Luke 3:15-17, 21-22
♦  Showing Up: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11
♦  Neediness: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a
♦  Love Again: 1 Corinthians 13

Each year we hear the familiar story of the Messiah's birth, often through the eyes of the main characters.  But what about those in the background?  How did they view the events that took place on that first Christmas?  Walk with us to Bethlehem as we dig deeper into the Christmas story through the eyes of some of these background characters!

Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, December 2018/January 2019

♦  The Prophets: Jeremiah 33:14-16
♦  Family Relations: Luke 1:5-25
♦  Mary: Micah 5:2-5, Luke 1:26-56
♦  Shining the Light: Matthew 2:1-12
♦  A Fresh Start: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

When we accept Christ into our lives and become baptized in the Holy Spirit, part of God's Holy Spirit comes and resides within us.  It empowers us for the journey ahead and aids us in our times of trouble.  Yet there are times when we may doubt that He is there.  How can we be sure the Holy Spirit is actually in us?  What are the signs/symptoms?  Journey with us and discover several attributes of God's Holy Spirit and how we show these in our lives.
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, November 2018

♦  Spirit of Gratitude: Colossians 3:15-17
♦  Spirit of Faithfulness: Hebrews 11:1-3,39-40
♦  Spirit of Generosity: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
♦  Spirit of Discipline: Matthew 7:13-14, James 1:1-4, 12-15
♦  Spirit of Humility: Revelation 1:4b-8, John 18:33-37

Christians believe in the love of Jesus Christ that reaches out to all creation. Christians are called to serve wherever Christ would have us work to heal and free others through the power of the Holy Spirit. In this, United Methodists are like most other Christian denominations. But there are also a few ways we express our faith that is distinctive from others.

 Through this series, we will explore what we believe not just as Christians, but more specifically, what we believe as United Methodists. We have a wonderful heritage in Methodism. Explore with us.
Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, August - October 2018

♦  Small Gifts - John 6:1-15
♦  Bread of Life: John 6:26-35
♦  Seven Ones: Ephesians 4:1-16
♦  A Model to Imitate: Ephesians 4:25-5:2
♦  Dressed for Success: Ephesians 6:10-20
♦  Means of Grace: Ephesians 2:1-10
♦  Three Simple Rules: 3 John & Galatians 5:13-14
♦  Social Holiness: Micah 6:6-9 NIV
♦  Two Promises: Matthew 26:26-30, Matthew 28:15-20
♦  Moving Toward Perfection: Philippians 3:12-16

In our first series from Pastor Pam Harkema, we explore the life of someone who travels frequently - like a shepherd from Biblical times or a Pastor from the modern era.  Travel with us as we examine the shepherd's way.

Messages by Pastor Pam Harkema, July/August 2018

♦  The Long Way Home: Joshua 1:1-9 NIV
♦  The Hardest Thing To Do: Ephesians 1:3-14 NIV
♦  Table for One: Psalm 23

Messages by Pastor Jim Aniol, April 2017

♦  He Lives - John 20:1-18 & Luke 24:13-36
♦  Doubting Thomas - John 20:19-29
♦  In God We Trust - Matthew 6:24-34 & Isaiah 49:15-16