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#170. This Thing Called Church - Episode 6, August 11 Aug 15, 2021

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After a short summer break from recording, David, Kevin, and Karen are back together again and recap what has been happening lately. Kevin and Karen give David a special mug to add to his collection. Recapping the Youth Choir trip that happened this summer creates a conversation about keeping people engaged and connected at church and why it's important to be together in-person.

#169. Rev. Brad Hinton - August 8 Aug 08, 2021

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This week as we continue to reflect on the book of Ephesians, we will reflect on how this Scripture relates to our calling to go and be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. The Scripture says, “let all of us speak the truth to our neighbors” (4:25). What does speaking the truth to our neighbors mean when we respond to our faith and participate in mission work in our community? We will also reflect on speaking the truth to our neighbors as it relates to disaster response.

#168. Rev. Jim Humphries - August 1 Aug 01, 2021

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As we continue our study of Paul’s letter to the church at Ephesus, this Sunday we will look at Ephesians 4: 1-16, where we are encouraged to “bear with one another in love and make every effort to maintain unity….” Unity in our world and country, and especially in our churches, must surely be one of the most difficult challenges we face as a people. We might even ask: Is it possible to hold on to our truths while seeking unity among those with whom we disagree? The early churches, such as the one in Ephesus, struggled with many of the same challenges we face today. Perhaps these words from Ephesians can help us navigate our current world a little better, and bring more unity among us. We hope you will join us for worship on Sunday.

#167. Rev. David Hockett - July 25 Jul 25, 2021

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In this week’s reading from Ephesians (3:1-13) Paul points to the great mystery of Christ, that “…people who have never heard of God and those who have heard of God all their lives (what I’ve been calling outsiders and insiders) stand on the same ground before God. They get the same offer, same help, same promises in Christ Jesus. The Message is accessible and welcoming to everyone, across the board.” (Eph. 3:6, The Message) Too often we view God’s love and mercy as scarce resources which must be protected and rationed so the deserving few will get their fair share. Paul and others understand that God’s mercy and love are abundant, limitless, and are offered to all. Likewise, none of us deserve the love and mercy of God, rather, it is all gift, a windfall. As such, our faithful response should involve gratitude and a desire to share the gift with others.

#166. Rev. David Hockett - July 18 Jul 18, 2021

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In this week’s reading from Ephesians (2:11-22), Paul invites us to think about the walls we build - the dividing wall of our sin that separates us from the God, the walls we erect that divide us from one another, and the walls that barricade our hearts, keeping us from our true and best self. Walls have their place, they support the roofs of our offices, schools, and homes, but then they also can do great harm. So, to a people who have a tendency to build walls, Paul proclaims that in Jesus, God is about the business of tearing down the walls of hostility and division and overcoming any distance, any separation, that undermines the coming of God’s Kingdom.

#165. Rev. David Hockett - July 11 Jul 18, 2021

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It is easy to be overwhelmed and disheartened by the challenges facing the church and our world. We may even feel ill-equipped or powerless to make much of difference. The earliest Christians surely knew what this was like. This week we begin a seven-week series focusing on Paul’s letter to the first Christians living in Ephesus. Ephesians is a wonderful letter in which Paul encourages the early church to not lose heart, to remain focused on Christ, and to lean into their giftedness as the body of Christ. In this week’s reading Paul prays for the Church, reminding us that the power of God that raised Christ from the dead is working among us. Knowing that gives us hope to face the future with hope and confidence.

#164. This Thing Called Church - Episode 5 - July 7 Jul 09, 2021

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David, Kevin, and Karen recap their Fourth of July weekends, talk about space travel, and then discuss some of the differences and similarities between Methodists and other religions. These are the books that Kevin and David referenced during the conversation; Living as United Methodist Christians, by Andy and Sally Langford Being United Methodist in the Bible Belt, by F. Belton Joyner Why I Am a United Methodist, by William Willimon

#163. Rev. David Hockett - July 4 Jul 06, 2021

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Sunday is Independence Day, a day we celebrate freedom. As we gather for worship we will encounter a section from Paul’s magnum opus, the Epistle to the Romans. There Paul acknowledges our lack of freedom and how at times we seem prone to do the very things we know we shouldn’t, and incapable of doing the things we know we should. He then points to Christ as the source of perfect freedom. As we celebrate Independence Day we will reflect on how we at times settle for the smaller “freedom” which is little more than the tyranny of our own desires, and miss out on the larger freedom offered to us in Christ. Paradoxically, this larger freedom comes only when we let go of our lives and cling to Christ. Paul wants us to see that serving Christ, and not ourselves, is the way to perfect freedom.

#162. Rev. David Hockett - June 27 Jun 27, 2021

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#161. This Thing Called Church - Episode 4 - June 23 Jun 24, 2021

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Last week's theme with David and animals continues as he shares another interesting tidbit. June 28 is John Wesley's birthdate and David, Kevin, and Karen discuss the foundation of Methodism and what it means to be a disciple. Kevin also explains tying in discipleship through music and hymns.

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