Blog - June 2015

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God Restores The Broken Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Rev. Karen Chraska shares her thoughts on God's restoration. God heals brokenness. Come celebrate the ultimate restoration with us this week for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter . May a...
Restorative Time Alone Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Denise Robinson shares her realization that restoration doesn't have to be work; it can simply be a time of rest: 2020 and 2021 were especially tough for me. I know what you’re think...
Stripping Your Paint Monday, April 4, 2022
Rev. Doug Meyer thinks about his personal restoration compared to restoring furniture: A number of years ago I decided to tackle restoring an old piece of furniture. It was your basic 100 year...
Lessons Learned From the Garden Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Alyssa Robinson shares what Laura Sennott taught her about God's restoration, using her garden as a teaching tool. I bought my first house in 2020. I was so proud and excited, and my family ...
20 Years of Restoration Monday, March 28, 2022
Bob Mersereau shares his story of restoration. It took 20 years to learn how to trust God and give up on anger and resentment, but when he did he found a bottomless well of peace and love. My wi...
A Vision of Restoration Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Dana Phillips is in the midst of God's restoration , and it began with a vision: Jesus restores us in the middle of our failures, mistakes, hurts, and brokenness. Sometimes it is one step b...
Restoration in a Lonely Pew Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Rev. Daniel Humbert shares how God's restoration can be a time of quiet support from a friend: I’m the youngest of four—three boys and a girl. There were roughly 3 years separa...
God Restores Hope Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Van Weaver is our Butterfly Ministry Coordinator at Trietsch and today she shares her personal story of restoration : I met Nate in 2011. We went on a first date and instantly felt a connection...
How does God see me? Wednesday, February 16, 2022
This month we are challenging ourselves to “See What God Sees” in other people. As Christ-followers, we are on a journey toward greater compassion, empathy, and love for all of God&rsquo...
Meaning Behind The Magnificat Thursday, December 9, 2021
Rev. Karen Chraska shares why the Magnificat is so meaningful to her: Special songs signify special occasions: “Happy Birthday” at a birthday party, “The National Anthem&rdqu...
The Millennium in Revelation Sunday, November 21, 2021
Revelation 20 refers to the millennium. Please see the below explanation of the 1000-year period mentioned in Revelation. Wnat to know more about the Book of Revelation? CLICK HERE to read Rev. D...
What We Believe About Revelation Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Senior Pastor Rev. Daniel Humbert shares context around the Book of Revelation and how The United Methodist Church interprets this Scripture. For many, the mere mention of the Book of Revel...
The Four Views of Revelation Thursday, November 4, 2021
In the Methodist tradition we believe that there are multiple ways to interpret Scripture, and Revelation is no exception. Rev. Daniel Humbert has outlined below four of the most popular understandin...
Messages & Symbols in Revelation Thursday, November 4, 2021
Do you want to read the book of Revelation, but not sure where to start? Rev. Daniel Humbert compiled a list of symbols, messages, and the meaning behind each to help you get started. Looking fo...
Live Simply, Spark Generosity! Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Alyssa Robinson shares where she is currently with her giving and how she wants to grow. You can learn more about living generously at TMUMC.ORG/pledge . In 2019 along with all the other Netfli...

Friday, June 19, 2015

Prayer for Emanuel AME

Please join me in praying for those affected by the shooting and deaths at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina. Below is a collective prayer forwarded from our Bishop, Michael McKee. Eternal God, The senseless act in Charleston breaks our hearts, and we acknowledge that your heart was the first to break. Pour your love and peace into the brokenness of all our lives. Wrap your arms of everlasting love around those who are deeply hurting. Teach us how to be... Read More

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News

Monday, June 15, 2015

Finding God in Appalachia

Bruce Wills had never been on a mission trip before. His experience with the youth mission trip over Spring Break changed both his life and his relationship with his son. Bruce was introduced to the church late, so Braeden, now a high school freshman, came to church late. And his son was struggling with it and not too excited to go to Appalachia to work on people’s homes over his spring break. “Think about the bigger picture,” Bruce told him. “We’re going to go help others. It’s... Read More

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Story

Friday, June 5, 2015

Climbing Everest

"So she did as Elijah said, and she and Elijah and her family continued to eat for many days. There was always enough flour and olive oil left in the containers, just as the Lord had promised through Elijah." I Kings 17:15-16 (NLT) This week we begin our new worship series, EVEREST: Conquering Challenges with God's Mighty Power. Sometimes our lives present challenges that we feel are very much as big as Everest! This three week series will help lead us... Read More

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Pastor Note

Monday, June 1, 2015

Forever Young, Forever Serving

For many years, Joe and Vicki Culwell have taken their RV and their friends to Gore, Oklahoma, to volunteer at the United Methodist Boys Ranch there. This year, the trip was an official ministry of Forever Young, our group of vintage adults. They left on Mother’s Day for a full week of working at the Boys Ranch. “Positively, it was a chance to see the good work and positive influence,” said Larry Deering, one of the men on the trip. “They are affecting lives, possibly... Read More

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