Today’s devotional comes from Mark D. Roberts: https://depree.org/god-of-the-impossible/ Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be …
Upcoming Event: Cookie Exchange!
Hey everyone, I hope you are all doing well today as we get closer to Christmas and the celebration of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. As someone who loves sweets (probably too much), one of my favorite parts of the holiday season is enjoying good food, particularly cookies. For this reason, I’m excited to tell …
Celebrate the Christmas Season at Flemington UMC
Christmas is a season of celebration, and we want to celebrate with you! Dec 1 – First Sunday of Advent worship service with Communion at 10:30 AM Dec 5 – Away in a Manger on Main Street Live Nativity from 5-8 PM Dec 7 – Christmas Craft Market, Soup Luncheon, Bake Sale, and Silent …
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus…
…born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Israel’s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. -A Hymn of Charles Wesley A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare …
Seeing in the Dark
Arise! Shine! Your light has come; the Lord’s glory has shone upon you. Though darkness covers the earth and gloom the nations, the Lord will shine upon you; God’s glory will appear over you. Isaiah 60:1-2 (CEB) I start each day with pretty much the same routine: wake up, get the coffee brewing, read the Upper Room and also the Upper Room …
Gifts and Gratitude
Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his glory is above earth and heaven. He has raised up a horn for his people, praise for all his faithful, for the people of Israel who are close to him. Praise the Lord! Psalm 148:13-14 This is the last Messenger of 2018, written here …
Christmas Weekend Worship Updates
It’s time once more to welcome Jesus Christ into our world. Here’s everything you need to know to share with your friends and neighbors who may not have a church home but would like to celebrate the season with Flemington UMC: Sunday, December 23, 10:30AM – A Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols This musical …
The Beauty of Offering a Welcome to All
While they were there, the time came for Mary to have her baby. She gave birth to her firstborn child, a son, wrapped him snugly, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the guestroom. Luke 2:6-7 These stories we revisit each Advent ripple with the propulsive energy carrying Mary and …
Hope We Can See
“With all my heart I glorify the Lord! In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior. He has looked with favor on the low status of his servant. Look! From now on, everyone will consider me highly favored because the mighty one has done great things for me. Holy is …
Refined
Look, I am sending my messenger who will clear the path before me; suddenly the Lord whom you are seeking will come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you take delight is coming, says the Lord of heavenly forces. Who can endure the day of his coming? Who can withstand his …