“Follow Me” (Watch past sermons on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hope-United-Methodist-Church) Jesus spent about 40 days in the wilderness after his baptism. Out of the wilderness, Jesus spread the word across Galilee. He followed the work of John, but also expanded upon it, not only telling people to repent, but telling them that,...

“See, Name, Speak, and Bless” (Watch past sermons on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hope-United-Methodist-Church) We are here, O God, waiting to hear your word. Help us recognize your voice as we listen for your guidance. Search our hearts and open them to your call. We are ready for your word of love. Amen....

Celebrating the baptism of the Lord and remembering our baptism, we read the book of Mark 1:4-11 and we read Genesis 1:1-5, the story of Creation, as well because Creation and baptism cannot be separated. Every time we return to the baptismal waters, we return to the first day because...

How was your Christmas this year? This year because of the pandemic you may have thought more deeply about what this is all about. Christmas celebration, Jesus’ birth, the joys while the world is still struggling and messy. What does Jesus’ story mean while we see more death and pain...