This Sunday, RRUMC will celebrate Consecration Sunday, a time to reflect on what it truly means to live a life that is holy and devoted to God.

First fruits was a concept God introduced to the Israelites upon their arrival in the Promised Land. The first portion of their harvest would become a sacrifice of thanksgiving and celebration to God for His constant provision and protection.

There is always a direct correlation between who Jesus says he is in the “I am” statements and who we are in response to them.

Jesus tells us that he is vine, and we are the branches. There is a direct connection between us and Jesus.

Dan is preaching. Sarah Roberts and Madison Mae Roberts baptized at 10:00 Sanctuary service.

Paul is preaching. World Communion Sunday. Bible Sunday for 3rd graders and Confirmation youth.

If we get to know their language and use their own words, phrases, and jargon to share the story of Jesus in our lives, we invite them into the story.

No matter how committed we are to sharing our faith, most of our witnessing endeavors take a long time to produce any fruit, if ever.

It is always going to be very difficult to get people to listen to our story if we do not first know theirs.

Regardless of our background, knowledge base, or level of expertise, if we are followers of Christ, we are meant to share our faith.

On this Labor Day weekend we celebrate the American worker. We celebrate their drive, determination, and passion for the job, whatever that job might be in their life.

How will you discover that joy that is already within you so that too get to a point where you can longer contain it?

We will look at how people reacted after encountering Jesus in some incredible life-changing way. Did they have a temporary joy or was it a joy that carried them for a lifetime?

We will look at how people reacted after encountering Jesus in some incredible life-changing way. Did they have a temporary joy or was it a joy that carried them for a lifetime?

What is the difference between earthly joy and the complete joy that Jesus is talking about in this text today?

What does it mean to treasure something? How can I treasure who Christ is as he comes into the world and into my life at Christmas time?

Until you find the real Jesus you will never find the real you. Merry Christmas!!

Mary’s obedience changed her world and that of everyone who came after her. What might we accomplish through our simple obedience to God?

Poor Joseph! He had all the right plans for his all the right life. It was all going to work out just as he had planned. Joseph had all his dreams in order. AND THEN!