Lenten Series
Lent is a time for self-reflection and preparation for sorrow of Good Friday and the Hallelujah of Easter Morning!
March 1 - The Heart of the Matter
Psalm 51
March 8 - Forgiving Father
Mark 15:11-32
March 15 - You Have Searched Me
Psalm 139:1-18, 23-24
March 22 - Scrub Away My Guilt
Psalm 51:1-15
March 29 - Prepare
Mark 14:1-11
April 5 - Hosanna!
Matthew 21:1-11
Youth Sunday - Babel On
The story of the Tower of Babel deals with the hubris of humanity and the challenge of hearing each other.
The Youth of MUMC will be leading worship on the Tower of Babel. It’s more than an interesting story from Genesis, it’s a story that is very relevant today for all of us.
February 23 - Babel On
Genesis 11:1-9
Three Simple Rules
John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules for living faithfully, “Do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God.”
John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules for living faithfully, “Do no harm, do good, and stay in love with God.” If you’d like to read about this outside of our Sunday morning sermons, you can find them in a book entitled, “Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living,” by Reuben Job. These scripture based rules are important for faithful Christian living. Take a look at the book if you want to learn more.
February 2 - Do No Harm
Romans 13:8-10
February 9 - Do Good
Matthew 25:31-46
February 16 - Stay in Love With God
Jude 1:20-21
Draw the Circle Wide
Draw the Circle Wide - Based on the song by the same name that encourages to expand our reach, our love, and our hope to an ever increasing circle.
January 12 - Church
January 19 - Community
January 26 - World
Epiphany Sunday
It’s Epiphany Sunday. This Sunday we recognize the visit of the Magi who follow the bright star that leads them to the Christ Child.
January 5, 2020 - “Light”
Matthew 2:1-12 - We welcome the coming of the Magi who recognize the light of Jesus.
Advent Series: Wonderful Counselor
Advent Series - Wonderful Counselor: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love
Advent is the time when we prepare our hearts for the celebration of Christ’s birth. It’s a special season of anticipation. This year Pastor Anna’s sermon series looks at Jesus as the Wonderful Counselor. How are we counseled by the Lord? What wonderful hope, peace, joy and love does he bring to us? Coe and see ! Advent is December 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10am.
December 1 - Hope - Isaiah 9:2; 6-7
December 8 - Peace - Luke 1:26-38: Matthew 1:18-25
December 15 - Joy - Luke 1:39-45
December 22 - Love - Luke 2:1-7
Fall Series
The Fall Sermon Series. A series of stand alone sermons with a very special guest speaker.
October 27 - Remembrance
November 3 - Prayers, Presence, Gifts, Service and Witness
November 10 - Stewardship
November 17 - Special Guest Speaker: Michelle Discavage
November 24 - Thanksgiving - Gratitude
Guest Preacher, Tom Miller to preach October 20
Rev. Tom Miller graduated with an M.Div. from Drew seminary in 1994. He has served four New Jersey UMC congregations . . .
Rev. Tom Miller graduated with an M.Div. from Drew seminary in 1994. He has served four New Jersey UMC congregations (in Groveville, Lumberton, Shamong and Bordentown) since his ordination that same year. His twenty eight years of service as a local pastor has included multiple "extension" ministries (beyond the local church), including: prison chaplain's assistant; live and recorded performances of his original Christian songs; Christian radio broadcasts; homeless relief (as a board member of Burlington County Citizens Serving the Homeless); leading worship in nursing homes; serving as a clergy team member on many spiritual retreat weekends (Walk To Emmaus for adults, Kairos for inmates and Chrysalis for teens). Rev. Miller retired in July of this year. He lives in Hamilton, NJ with his wife of forty five years, Carol. They are blessed with two children and seven grandchildren.
Rev. Tom Miller
Go and Tell
“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.’”
April 28, 2019 - Matthew 28:8-10, “Go and Tell”
Easter Sunday
"There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it."
April 21 - Easter Sunday, Matthew 28:1-8 - “Shaking It Up”
Lenten Series - Spiritual Disciplines
What are spiritual disciplines and why would I want to add discipline to my life? Similar to an athlete or a musician, we begin to develop spiritual “muscles” that help to put us in the presence of God. They can change our perspective, free up our minds, and help us to hunger for God. It’s not about tedium, but rather intentionality and focus.
March 10 Fasting - Matthew 9:14-15
We often think of fasting as denying ourself some pleasure or willingly suffering, but fasting can also be making space for God
March 17 Simplicity - Ecclesiastes 7:24-25, 29 and Luke 6:12-19
Do you long to simplify your life? How would you like a few minutes alone? Throughout scripture we are given examples of focused, uncomplicated lives.
March 24 Study - John 8:28-32
We know about God through the scriptures and we understand life as a disciple of Christ not only through God’s word, but also through a rich history of people learning to love God.
March 31 Confession
They say that confession is good for the soul. . . . Turns out they were right.
April 7 Mediation and Prayer
How’s your prayer life? Do you wish were better at praying? Turns out you’re not alone, but you’re also not necessarily doing it wrong.
Winter Series
It’s Christmas! Jesus Christ, the light of the world has been born. Now what? What does it mean to live out Christmas?
Winter Series - December 30 - January 6, 2018
December 30 - Looking in the Mirror - Romans 12:1-2
January 6 - A Life Changed - 2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Circle of Light (Advent Series)
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light.” As we approach the longest, darkest night of the year, we find comfort and joy in the birth of a Jesus, a small baby who will bring light into the world.
Circle of Light Series - December 2 - 23, 2018
December 2 - Great Light - Isaiah 9:1-7
December 9 - Shine Upon Us - Numbers 6:24-26
December 16 - Your Word is a Light - Psalm 119:105
December 23 - Glory of the Lord - Luke 2:8-12
November Series
Remember. This time of year is a time to remember the saints, known and unknown, who have passed. We also remember to honor all of the veterans who have kept us and to continue to keep us safe. We remember to give thanks to God for the bountiful blessings in our lives. Finally, we remember and acknowledge Christ is King, our shepherd is the king of the universe.
November 4, 2018 - Feast - Isaiah 25:6-9
November 11, 2018 - Help - Psalm 121
November 18, 2018 - Thanksgiving - Psalm 100
November 25, 2018 - Christ the King - Luke 1:26-38
Treasure
Our treasure. It can be different things to different people. How do we gather it? How do we honor it? And how do we use it to honor God?
Treasure Series - October 7 - 28, 2018
October 7 - Where is Your Treasure? - Matthew 6:19-23
October 14 - The Problem With Two Masters - Matthew 6:24
October 21 - How to Give - Matthew 6:1-6
October 28 - Don’t Worry - Matthew 6:25-35
When Pigs Fly
Surely that will never happen or as you’ve more likely heard it, “When pigs fly!” What do we do with the miracles of Jesus - walking on water, raising Lazarus from the dead, and even sending demons into a herd of pigs?
When Pigs Fly Series - September 16-30, 2018
September 16 - Walking on Water - Matthew 14:22-23
September 23 - Get Outta Here! - John 11:38-44
September 30 - When Pigs Fall - Mark 5:1-20
Sabbath
What does it really mean to take a Sabbath day? Is it even possible to rest one day a week with my busy lifestyle? Is there more to Sabbath than resting? Come find these answers and more in the Sabbath series.
Sabbath Series - August 19 - September 2, 2018
August 19 - Keeping the Sabbath - Genesis 2:1-3
August 26 - All Together Now - Exodus 20:8-11
September 2 - Keep and Do - Matthew 12:9-14
It’s Time Series
September 9 - It’s Time - Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
Summer Series
It’s Summer and it’s a busy month. Special Sundays for Children and for Father’s. Stand alone Sundays for the beginning of Summer.
June 10 - Children's Day - Luke 24:13-35
June 17 - Father's Day - Psalm 103:13
June 24 - Long Story Short - The Book of Mark
Freedom Series July 1 - August 5, 2018
July 1 - Freedom - Acts 13:38-39
July 8 - Called to Be Free - Galatians 5:13-15
July 15 - Proclaim Freedom - Isaiah 61:103 & Luke 4:16-20
July 22 - Released - Exodus 12:31-42
July 29 - Forever Free - Psalm 23
August 5 - Untethered? - Luke 15:11-32
Free
August 12 - Opening Prison Doors - Acts 16:16-34
