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Making Room - Second Sunday of Advent
Luke 1:39-45 December 8, 2024 On this seconds Sunday of Advent, Pastor Meredith continues the sermon series with Making Room by saying yes. Saying yes is being brave and sometimes means changing your life. Joseph said Yes to God and Mary, even though it was a high stakes risk and meant a huge change for his life. Making Room -First Sunday of Advent
Luke 1:5-20 December 1, 2024 On this first Sunday of Advent, Pastor Meredith begins her sermon series, Making Room, with the story of Zechariah. Sometimes "No" is a word that makes room. God told Zechariah no: no speaking while Elizabeth is pregnant. It was a time of forced quiet, a holy no, so that Zechariah could have space and time to listen for God, instead of his own hopes and fears. Mission Sunday
Matthew 23:31-40 November 24, 2024 On this Mission and Thanksgiving Sunday we had a full day launching our Giving Tree, packing Thanksgiving baskets for families in the community, a Baptism at 11:00 am worship and our Mission groups sharing updates between services. Pastor Meredith shares the story from Matthew 25:31-40 about the Judgement of the Nations. How we treat the least is how we treat Jesus. 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38 And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you or naked and gave you clothing? 39 And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ 40 And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did it to me.’ Sending Light & Love
Matthew 5:13-16 November 17, 2024 This Sunday Pastor Meredith sends us a message from our Family Camp Retreat at Camp Indianola. She tells us a little bit about the camp, what the group has been doing and about the theme for the weekend, which was Let Your Light Shine. Pastor Meredith uses the scripture passage from Matthew 5:13-16, to ask how can we be the light of the world? How can we shine the light of Jesus in our community and lives? 14 “You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 People do not light a lamp and put it under the bushel basket; rather, they put it on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. Sending Light & Love
Mark 12:38-44 November 10, 2024 On this second Sunday of November, Pastor Tanya and Pastor Meredith, together, tell us the story when Jesus denounces the Scribes and the Widow's offering from Mark 12:38-44. It leaves us with the question, Who has greater faith?—the one who gives much in security or the one who gives all in vulnerability? 41 He sat down opposite the treasury and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43 Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. 44 For all of them have contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on.” All Saints & Communion Sunday
John 11:32-44 November 3, 2024 On this high holy day, we celebrate and honor the unbroken circle of God’s beloved community. We remembered all those who have passed away in the last year. They are not physically with us, but they are part of our “cloud of witnesses.” Rise UP - Pledge Sunday
Luke 6:46-49 October 27, 2024This week we wrap up our five week stewardship series, Rise UP. Pastor Meredith comes back to the scripture Luke 6:46-49. We celebrate our 2024 ministry, give thanks for our strong foundation, and dream up the next ways God will use us to welcome people into loving community. 46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I tell you? 47 I will show you what someone is like who comes to me, hears my words, and acts on them. 48 That one is like a man building a house who dug deeply and laid the foundation on rock; when a flood arose, the river burst against that house but could not shake it because it had been well built.[a] 49 But the one who hears and does not act is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, it quickly collapsed, and great was the ruin of that house.” Rise UP- Week 4
John 12:1-8 October 20, 2024 On the fourth week of the Rise Up sermon series we hear from Bret and Anne Rodheaver. They tell us the story of Martha and Mary from John 12:1-8. Both Martha and Mary types are needed in the life of the church. Bret goes into some details of our 2025 budget as well as the foundation of our faith. Then Anne tells us of some of the dreams we have and how we plan to Rise UP in 2025. 5 “Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” 6 (He said this not because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; he kept the common purse and used to steal what was put into it.) 7 Jesus said, “Leave her alone. She bought it[b] so that she might keep it for the day of my burial. 8 You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me.” Rise Up - Week 3
2 Corinthians 9:6-11 October 13, 2024 In our third week of the Rise Up series, Pastor Meredith tells us about our annual Narrative Budget document that went out in the mail and how our MUMC budget is structured. She also mentions how we are dreaming for 2025. Then we hear from Nathan and Abbie Braaten about their process of budgeting their own finances for giving and why they give. 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing[a] in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. 9 As it is written, “He scatters abroad; he gives to the poor; his righteousness[b] endures forever.” Rise Up - Week 2
Ezra 3:10-13 October 6, 2024 In our second week of the Rise Up series we celebrate our beloved community and all that happened in the past year. Scripture tells us you need a good foundation to build on. We have that foundation of faith here at Marysville UMC and now we can continue to build upon it, grow in our faith, and Rise up in 2025. Photos of the year remind us of all we have done together in Christs love. Rise Up - Week 1
Luke 6:46-49 September 29, 2024 In this changing world, we need a strong foundation on which to build. For us who follow the way of Jesus, that foundation is our faith in God. We trust God's love, we follow Jesus' call, and we work together with the Holy Spirit to love and serve the world. This foundation of faith both keeps us grounded and makes it possible for us to Rise Up. This fall, we will wonder how God is calling us to Rise Up. With a firm foundation beneath us, we will Dream Up, Show Up, and Build Up, celebrating new ways we can create Beloved Community. Using Jesus' parable of the man who built his house not on sands, but on the rock, we will reflect on our foundation and dream up what kind of house God is calling us to build for this new world. Sunday Worship
Mark 9:30-37 NRSVUE September 22, 2024 Today Pastor Meredith preaches from Mark 9:30-37. 34 But they were silent, for on the way they had argued with one another who was the greatest. 35 He sat down, called the twelve, and said to them, “Whoever wants to be first must be last of all and servant of all.” 36 Then he took a little child and put it among them, and taking it in his arms he said to them, 37 “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me but the one who sent me.” Sunday Worship
Mark 8:27-38 NRSVUE September 15, 2024 As we ease back into our regular worship schedule pastor Meredith preaches from the Lectionary on Mark 8:27-38. She reminds of of the stories of Peter's declaration of Jesus and fortelling his story and death and resurrection. 27 Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi, and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” 28 And they answered him, “John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.” 29 He asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Messiah.”[a] 30 And he sternly ordered them not to tell anyone about him. Sunday Worship
James 2:2-8; 14-17 and Mark 8:27-38 NRSVUE September 8, 2024 On this second Sunday of September we get back to our regular worship schedule with 2 services. This week Pastor Meredith preaches from the Lectionary using scripture from James 2:2-8; 14-17 and Mark 8:27-38. James 2:8 8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Week 8
Luke 8:42-48 NRSVUE August 25, 2024 On our last Sunday of August and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood sermon series, Pastor Meredith asks how we express Care? Mr. Rogers was an extravagent listener. Mr. Rogers also found a way to articulate things that most people leave unsaid. How can we articulate our faith? Express our care? Not let things go unsaid? "The more I think about it, the more I wonder if God and neighbor are somehow One. "Loving God, Loving neighbor"--the same thing? For me, coming to recognize that God loves every neighbor is the ultimate appreciation!" - Mr Rogers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcNxY4TudXo&t=88s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Week 7
1 Corinthians 11:23-26 NRSVUE August 18, 2024 This week Pastor Tanya begins to wrap up the summer sermon series with scripture from 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. She shares with us about rituals and traditions. Ritual and Tradition make you comfortable. It gives you safety and a sense of identity. The shadow side is that it limits you and can become a trap. We have to balance tradition with curiosity and exploration, a willingness and desire to meet new people and learn about our world. Our Neighbor from Temple Beth Or
This week our neighbor is Ellis Engbar, the VP of Jewish Life from Temple Beth Or in Everett. They come today to share with us some of the traditions and rituals of the Jewish faith. Some that may seem similar to ours. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Week 6
Luke 19:1-10 NRSVUE August 11, 2024 In Week 6 of the sermon series A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Pastor Tanya speaks about how we all belong. Using the scripture from Luke19 and the story of Zacchaeus. We have to be aware that we're always welcoming new people. 5 When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.” 6 So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him. 7 All who saw it began to grumble and said, “He has gone to be the guest of one who is a sinner.” 8 Zacchaeus stood there and said to the Lord, “Look, half of my possessions, Lord, I will give to the poor, and if I have defrauded anyone of anything, I will pay back four times as much.” 9 Then Jesus said to him, “Today salvation has come to this house, because he, too, is a son of Abraham. 10 For the Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.” A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Week 5
1 Kings 19:1-12 NRSVUE August 4, 2024 On this communion Sunday, Pastor Tanya preaches to us from 1 Kings 19:1-12. Finding quiet and peace amidst a noisy world. It's the things that you can't see that matter the most. There is space between words where deep listening happens. 11 He said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind, and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake, 12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire, and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. One of our Neighbors - Valentyne Lysenko
This weeks neighbor visit is Valentyne Lysenko, a Piano tuner who lives here in Marysville with his wife and children. Valentyne moved here 6 years ago from Ukraine and has brought along the Ukranian Harp to play for us. What beautiful music he shared with us. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Week 4
Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 July 28, 2024 On this last Sunday in July, Pastor Meredith talks about expecting change in her summer sermon series. Mr. Rogers' mission was to help children through the "modulations of life." What modulations have you been through? What do kids and young people go through now? most important learning is to expect mistakes and deal with disappointment. Mr Rogers Clip played in service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OWBufqkWWw Neighbors from Emergency Management
Week 4 of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Pastor Meredith interviews two members of the Marysville Emergency Management team. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Week 3
John 4:4-18 July 21, 2024 This week Pastor Meredith continues her summer sermon series with a look at John 4:4-18 and the woman at the well. 13 Jesus answered, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” Mr Rogers said " When we love a person, we accept him or her exactly as is: the lovely with the unlovely, the strong along with the fearful, the true mixed in with the facade, and of course, the only way we can do it is by accepting ourselves that way" How do we love others into being? Mr Rogers Clip played in service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMuJcrolgUA A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood- Week 2
Luke 5:17-26 July 14, 2024 How we treat feelings can build emotional safety. Anything that is mentionable is manageable---and it's all mentionable. When we have healthy, helpful ways to deal with feelings, we're less likely to have life overwhelm us. In our Scripture from Luke 5:17-26, the men were present with the man in his circumstances, and worked together to bring relief. Jesus healed the man's spirit first, which caused offense. He then showed he could heal the body to *prove he had healed the spirit* because he has authority over both. People have said, "Don't cry" to other people for years and years, and all it has ever meant is, "I'm too uncomfortable when you show your feelings. Don't cry." I'd rather have them say, "Go ahead and cry. I'm here to be with you." -Mr Rogers Mr Rogers Clip played in service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp7mE0_8VP4 A Neighbor from the City of Marysville
Pastor Meredith interviews one of our Neighbors from the City of Marysville Parks & Rec to start off Week 2 of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood - Week 1
1 Corinthians 12:14-31 July 7, 2024 On this communion Sunday, Pastor Meredith kicks off her summer sermon series, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Where do you belong? Mr. Rogers uses metaphor of The Neighborhood as a place of community and identity. Where do we find the strength of The Neighborhood today? I think everybody longs to be loved, and longs to know that he or she is lovable. And, consequently, the greatest thing that we can do is to help somebody know that they're loved and capable of loving. -Mr Rogers Mr Rogers Clip played in service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpw_5i3cjjI Sunday Worship
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 June 30, 2024 On this last Sunday of June we hear a little about our Fireside Faith nights coming up in July and what those gatherings have meant to some of our congregation. Fireside Faith nights are a multi-generational, family style mini camp/VBS experience. We begin with dinner together at 6:00 pm and the fireside program will begin at 6:30 pm consisting of a Bible story/devotion, music, games/activities and lots of fun together. Being the Church - Father's Day
Mark 4:26-34 June 16, 2024 On this Father's Day Sunday we welcome retired pastor, Rev. Dr. Judy Jewell to the pulpit. She preaches to us on the scripture from Mark 4:26-34. The Parable of the Growing Seed 26 He also said, “The kingdom of God is as if someone would scatter seed on the ground 27 and would sleep and rise night and day, and the seed would sprout and grow, he does not know how. 28 The earth produces of itself first the stalk, then the head, then the full grain in the head. 29 But when the grain is ripe, at once he goes in with his sickle because the harvest has come.” Move Up & Graduation Sunday
Acts 17:22-31 June 2, 2024 Our first Sunday of summer worship was full of celebration. We prayed over each group of kids moving from one aged ministry to the next and celebrated those who were graduating from High school or College. Pastor Meredith then shares with us scripture from Acts 17:22-31 and reminds us through all life changes, endings and new beginnings, God is with us. Being the Church
Acts 5:1-11 May 26, 2024 On this last Sunday in May, Pastor Meredith continues preaching from the book of Acts on being the church. This week we hear the story of Ananias and Sapphira from Acts Acts 5:1-11. 5 But a man named Ananias, with the consent of his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property; 2 with his wife’s knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds and brought only a part and laid it at the apostles’ feet. 3 “Ananias,” Peter asked, “why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back part of the proceeds of the land? 4 While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, were not the proceeds at your disposal? How is it that you have contrived this deed in your heart? You did not lie to us[a] but to God!” Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-21 May 19, 2024 Pentecost is the holiday where we celebrate the gift and power of the Holy Spirit. After Jesus’ death and resurrection, the disciples were not sure what would happen to them or what they should do. At best, they felt lost. At worst, they were worried that they, too, might face crucifixion. Instead, the Holy Spirit ignited and empowered them to be the presence of Christ in the world, changing people’s lives and building God’s community. On Pentecost, we celebrate the power of the Holy Spirit that reminds us who we are and leads us forward, empowering us to do God’s work. Being the Church Series - Mother's Day
Matthew 23:37–39; Deuteronomy 32 various versus May 12, 2024 On this Mother's Day, Pastor Tanya preaches to us from Matthew 23:37–39 and various versus of Deuteronomy 32. Matthew 23:37–39 37 “Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! 38 See, your house is left to you, desolate.[a] 39 For I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’ ” Deuteronomy 32 32 “Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; let the earth hear the words of my mouth. 2 May my teaching drop like the rain, my speech condense like the dew, like gentle rain on grass, like showers on new growth. 3 For I will proclaim the name of the Lord, ascribe greatness to our God! Being the Church Series- Communion Sunday
Acts 4:32-37 May 5, 2024 On this Communion Sunday, Pastor Meredith continues our Being the Church series with Acts 4:32-37. She also shares the good news from the United Methodist General postponed 2020 Conference that ALL are welcome in the United Methodist Church. 33 With great power the apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as owned lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold. 35 They laid it at the apostles’ feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. Being the Church Series
Acts 8:26-40 April 28, 2024 On this Sunday of Being the Church series, we welcome retired pastor Tom Albright. Pastor Tom tells us his stories of being the church in Kenya and using Acts 8:26-40 as his Scripture. 34 The eunuch asked Philip, “About whom, may I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip began to speak, and starting with this scripture, he proclaimed to him the good news about Jesus. 36 As they were going along the road, they came to some water; and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water! What is to prevent me from being baptized?” Being the Church Series
Acts 7:51-8:3; 9:1-22 April 21, 2024 On this sunny April morning, Pastor Tanya continues the story of Saul/Paul's transformation. She starts with how awful Saul/Paul was before he was converted. Then there was regrowth, rebirth, and renewal after he takes the step toward Jesus. Paul took his job seriously and he was quite good at persecution yet he transforms into one of God's greatest disciples telling people all over the world about God's goodness. Camp Sunday
Acts 7, April 14, 2024 We are so excited to have the children and youth in worship and give them a little glimpse into what fun camp can be. We also hear a bit about this year's theme from the new Camp Indianola Director, Rev. David Collins. Being the Church
Acts 1:1-11 April 7, 2024 This Sunday we continue the Easter season with Pastor Meredith beginning a sermon series on the book of Acts and what it means to be the church. She starts with Acts 1:1-11 The Promise of the Holy Spirit and The Ascension of Jesus. 3 After his suffering[a] he presented himself alive to them by many convincing proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 While staying[b] with them, he ordered them not to leave Jerusalem but to wait there for the promise of the Father. “This,” he said, “is what you have heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with[c] the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Easter Worship
Mark 16:1-8 March 31, 2024 Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia! On this Easter morning, together we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. Pastor Meredith tell the story from Mark 16:1-8. 4 When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. 5 As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. 6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. Palm Sunday
Peace for the Angst of the Soul: Peace for the Community John 12:12-16 March 24, 2024 On this Palm Sunday, and the last day of the sermon series, Peace for the Angst of the Soul, pastor Meredith uses scripture John 12:12-16 to share about peace for the community. On that first Palm Sunday the community gathered to welcome Jesus. Waving palms and lying cloth on the ground for Jesus’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord-- the King of Israel!” Peace for the Angst of the Soul: Peace for the Angry
Mark 11:15-19 March 17, 2024 Peace for the angry: Deep anger is when the soul settles into its disappointments. Cycnicsm and bitterness take over, displacing any delight in the unfolding mystery of life. Times of anger will certainly come, but we can't relish our anger, let our anger become our identity. Instead, we need to keep talking to God about it. Anger is healthy when we let God be part of the conversation. Peace for the Angst of the Soul: Peace for Grief
John 11:17-44 March 10, 2024 How does Jesus carry the weight of the world? With the strength of God, the strength of faith and hope and love. The things we carry are heavy, but that heaviness expands our heart. When our hearts expand, we are surprised to discover that God lives there, giving us the strength of faith and hope and love. eace for the Angst of the Soul: Peace for the Crazed
John 4:5-29 March 3, 2024 On this third Sunday of Lent we hear about Peace for the Crazed. We're living in a wilderness with too much to do. We're always looking for a strategy that will manage life and help us win. What we really need is to confess that we are not whole: we can't do it all, we don't have it all *under control*, there are things we long for but don't know how to find. We need to learn to live without veneer. Owning our brokenness/limitations interrupts the veneer, makes relationships more real, and actually provides balm for the soul. Peace for the Angst of the Soul: Peace in Small Things
Luke 15:1-10 February 25, 2024 On the second Sunday of Lent, Pastor Meredith preaches on Peace in small things, using the story of the lost sheep from Luke 15:1-10. The challenges we face are big, and we can find ourselves overwhelmed with uncertainty and fear. In the face of these fears, we gather to sing some songs, share some quiet, put a hand on a back and say, “I’m with you.” In these small acts, we know that God is with us. God’s powerful love is known in these hidden moments. We need not be afraid. Peace for the Angst of the Soul: Peace in the Wilderness Mark 1:9-15 February 18, 2024 On this first Sunday of Lent, Pastor Meredith begins her Peace for the Angst of the Soul sermon series with Peace in the Wilderness. We take care and plan ahead so that we don’t end up stranded in the wilderness. We plan our route, stock up on provisions, make sure someone knows where we are going. And even with all our careful work, sometimes we still end up lost, wandering around in unfamiliar, threatening terrain. But if we’re able to mute the fears for a minute, we might notice that the wilderness provides some stunning views of things we have never seen. We see ourselves differently in the wilderness, too. When we find our way again, we will be stronger, wiser, more patient and compassionate. God meets us in the wilderness. Transfiguration Sunday
Mark 9:2-9 February 11, 2024 Transfiguration Sunday marks the last Sunday of the Epiphany Season before we begin Lent on Ash Wednesday. Pastor Meredith preaches from the scripture Mark 9:2-9 where Jesus is transfigured on the mountain top. It is easy to see the light of God in the comfort of a loved one’s embrace, the contentment of a close friend. We have also seen the light of God during the dark nights of grief, days lost in the wilderness, the strife of conflicts and anger. No matter what, the light of God always shines. The light of God always leads us forward. We long to bask in the glory, but like the beam of a flashlight, God always leads us forward. Sunday Worship - Jesus Heals at Simon's House
Mark 1:29-39 February 4, 2024 This Sunday in worship, Pastor Meredith tells another healing story from Mark 1:29-39. Healing and ministry is hard work and takes time. Connection in the community is hard work and we have to slow down and build these relationships. 32 That evening, at sunset, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed by demons. 33 And the whole city was gathered around the door. 34 And he cured many who were sick with various diseases and cast out many demons, and he would not permit the demons to speak, because they knew him. |
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