Martin Luther King, Jr. 2013
Let us all remember the life and ministry of Martin Luther King, Jr. with this prayer and any deeds of social justice and service that God places upon our hearts. We remember the conviction of Martin Luther King, Jr., that: “freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.”...
Saying Farewell to Christmas 2012
One of my favorite authors is Madeleine L’Engle, who wrote a poem called “First Coming”, from The Ordering of Love; The New and Collected Poems of Madeleine L’Engle.. I love the way it invites us to make bold our songs of thanksgiving, praise, and witness. If we wait until everything is ready, we will wait...
His Throne is With the Outcast
His Throne is With the Outcast James Russell Lowell I followed where they led, and in a hovel rude, with naught to fence the weather from His head the King I sought for meekly stood; a naked hungry child clung round His gracious knee, and a poor hunted slave looked up and smiled to bless...
Hope that is seen is not hope, Romans 8:24
We are in a season of the church year called “Advent”. We are preparing our hearts to once again re-live the birth of the Babe in a manger. Actually, aren’t we in a perpetual state of Advent as we live our lives to be ready for the second coming of Christ? Knowing when it will...
Advent Begins, Sunday, December 2, 2012
Jesus said, “But of that day or that hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take heed. Watch! For you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants...
Happy Thanksgiving 2012 to each one who may read this greeting.
On behalf of the Chapel Hill congregation I give heartfelt thanks to the Family Life Committee and all it’s extended hands and hearts who gather forces to prepare the most incredible Thanksgiving Feast ever. The food was delicious and the fellowship was rich. I thank God for the willing hearts and hands. Thanksgiving as a...
Faith Pledge Sunday, November 18, 2012
King David declared, “I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” (11 Samuel 24:24) David understood the gift that would touch the heart of God must first touch the heart of the giver! If it is for my God, my gift must have value and meaning to me....
From Pastor JoNell: The Practice of Extravagant Generosity
“You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity” (2 Corinthians 9:11) November 18, 2012 is Faith Pledge Sunday for all the saints at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church. As we begin to ponder and pray about our pledge for next year, think on John Wesley’s idiom: GAIN ALL YOU CAN ~ SAVE...