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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday: Holy\, Wholly
DESCRIPTION:We have seen that the stories of Jesus’ healing ministry are filled words and deeds. Our ability to forgive ourselves and others is the foundation that can transform infirmities and allow us to move on. We integrate our beliefs and actions for the health of the whole. The parade of compassionate power we celebrate today is underscored by a story of transformation\, symbolizing our ability to fuel our movement of recovery. We glorify God for beautiful words and works of wholeness and share that treasured beauty with others. We know there will still be pain\, but we also know love will win. \nSharing with Our Community Leaders: Dr. Charlae Davis\, ISAAC
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/palm-sunday-holy-wholly/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:Fifth Sunday of Lent: Restoration
DESCRIPTION:In the season of Lent\, we often focus on our spiritual health and how we might expand it or rather just nurture it with more intention\, so that we may be prepared to celebrate the resurrection\, the new life that is possible as we embrace the ways of love that Christ has taught us. For this season of Lent\, we continue our “season of recovery” as we focus on wholistic health as essential to our spiritual lives. The demands of following Jesus are great. He shows us that sometimes we must make extraordinary efforts to move in a new direction. As we consider the health of humanity\, we cannot ignore the need to heal the very planet that sustains us. We live in increasing chaos of a beleaguered environment and the hoarding of resources. We want to be “saved” by something or someone else\, but we discover this week that we are in the boat with the One who shows us our power to turn it around\, to calm the storm. We protect the jewel that is our home\, restoring something beautiful from scars of the past. We focus on the importance of recovery of environmental health\, reclaiming our sense of who we are and being able to proclaim new redemptive stories of divine worth. \nSharing with our Community Leaders: Rev. Paul Perez\, the Michigan Conference’s Associate Director for Mission and Ministry
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/fifth-sunday-of-lent-restoration/
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CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:Fourth Sunday of Lent: The Beauty of Mosaic
DESCRIPTION:Prolonged times of difficulty can impede our ability to stay creative. The picture of our lives is dulled and hope for a brighter future can fade. We need a touch of inspiration to awaken us from our sleep\, as we hear in one of this week’s healing stories. We also awaken to our agency to seek out the Divine Healer\, reaching out to touch the power we know can restore our intellect and imagination. We emerge ready to re-engage with the world\, seeking and seeing solutions\, creating different pictures of life renewed just as a mosaic artist creates beauty from broken pieces of glass. \nSharing with our Community Leaders: Dr. Sue Ellen Christian
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/fourth-sunday-of-lent-the-beauty-of-mosaic-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:Third Sunday of Lent: Truth Telling for Healing
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever walked along the shores of Lake Michigan or another body of water and picked up stones as the waves lap across them? Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to find a piece of glass that has been tumbled through the waters. When you pick these objects up\, do you ever wonder what their story might be? Fossilized stones are particularly intriguing and what was that piece of glass before it became just a piece? There are stories that have shaped our lives\, leaving us without the ability to see who we truly are in the eyes of God and leaving us without the ability to speak the depth of our stories of struggle. We focus on the importance of recovery of mental health\, reclaiming our sense of who we are and being able to proclaim new redemptive stories of divine worth. We welcome Rev. Cara Weiler to our time of worship\, who serves as a Deacon partnered with our church and with Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo. She will share with us the work of Communities In Schools and the influence they have on the mental health of many. It is a communion Sunday\, please bring juice and bread to your worship space if you are able. Let us experience\, celebrate and share God’s love. \nOn Sunday\, March 7\, we will offer communion in the parking lot from 12:30-1:30pm. We will use both driveways as entrance ways. Pastor Julie and Pastor Matt will be at one of the driveways to offer you communion. Please stay in your cars\, with masks on and they will serve you in your vehicle. Please join us in the breaking of the bread and the sharing of the cup\, remembering that we are the bread and the love freely poured out in the world in the name of the Christ who redeems.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/third-sunday-of-lent-truth-telling-for-healing/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent: Safe Keeping
DESCRIPTION:God gathers us as a Beachcomber gathers and marvels at every precious surviving piece of beach glass she finds. We are never alone\, we are never lost to the One who seeks humanity’s wholeness. We affirm our commitment to be the Body of Christ that knows we cannot be personally healed until we see the interconnected community as part of the process of healing. Jesus has the power to re-vision the family of God in which false boundaries are overcome. In a year of devastating loss of livelihood\, we consider the economic health that reimagines status quo. \nOn Ash Wednesday\, many of you received a piece of beach glass for our prayer time during Lent. If you did not receive a piece of glass and have one in your home\, please bring it to your worship space. If you do not have beach glass\, please find a small stone for your contemplation during prayer time. \nSharing from Community Leaders: Katie McPherson\, Building Blocks
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/second-sunday-of-lent-safe-keeping-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday of Lent: Safe Keeping
DESCRIPTION:God gathers us as a Beachcomber gathers and marvels at every precious surviving piece of beach glass she finds. We are never alone\, we are never lost to the One who seeks humanity’s wholeness. We affirm our commitment to be the Body of Christ that knows we cannot be personally healed until we see the interconnected community as part of the process of healing. Jesus has the power to re-vision the family of God in which false boundaries are overcome. In a year of devastating loss of livelihood\, we consider the economic health that reimagines status quo. \nOn Ash Wednesday\, many of you received a piece of beach glass for our prayer time during Lent. If you did not receive a piece of glass and have one in your home\, please bring it to your worship space. If you do not have beach glass\, please find a small stone for your contemplation during prayer time. \nSharing from Community Leaders: Katie McPherson\, Building Blocks
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/second-sunday-of-lent-safe-keeping/
LOCATION:MI
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SUMMARY:First Sunday of Lent: We are Treasure
DESCRIPTION:Each of us is created a precious and holy vessel of embodied love. We have been through a harrowing time since last Lent that has shattered our sense of wholeness–body\, mind and spirit–like a glass vessel fractured into pieces. Let us enter a Lenten “season of recovery” as we focus on Jesus\, the Healer of our every ill. Beach glass begins as something whole and yet discarded. As it is tumbled by the sea\, it is broken and polished until it becomes a treasured “mineral gem.” We do not embrace that suffering is necessary or God-given\, but that suffering is a part of life. When pain comes and brokenness enters our lives\, Jesus reaches out to touch and remind us of the Treasure that we all are–worthy of new life in the midst of hopelessness. In a year when pandemic has wreaked havoc on our world\, we begin by affirming our journey to physical health. On Ash Wednesday\, many of you received a piece of beach glass for our prayer time during Lent. If you did not receive a piece of glass and have one in your home\, please bring it to your worship space. If you do not have beach glass\, please find a small stone for your contemplation during prayer time. \nSharing from Community Leaders: Dr. Grace Lubwama\, YWCA Kalamazoo
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/first-sunday-of-lent-we-are-treasure/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:Ash Wednesday: Shattered
DESCRIPTION:All music is included in the bulletin\, but will not always be on screen\, so we recommend printing the bulletin (linked below) in advance as you’re able. \nAsh Wednesday is a time of naming brokenness. As we enter the season of Lent\, we commit to enter also into a season of healing and recovery that requires the naming of what has been shattered as a first step. We take “the yoke” of responsibility as disciples of Jesus to be the Body of Christ–a body of those who need healing and offer healing in the world. The promise of Jesus is that he is with us in our weariness and burdens. \n“Come to me\, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens\, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you\, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart\, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy\, and my burden is light.” – Matthew 11: 28-30
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/ash-wednesday-shattered/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:It'll All Make Sense On the Other Side of Easter
DESCRIPTION:This weekend in worship we celebrate Transfiguration Sunday\, that great moment when Jesus is illuminated on the mountain\, and voice of God speaks saying\, “This is my son\, the beloved…” while Moses and Elijah minister to him. Moses is the embodiment of all the law and Elijah is the embodiment of all the prophets. This moment serves to affirm that Jesus will be the fulfillment then of all the law and all the prophets. But let’s not forget about the disciples who in that moment saw Jesus like they had never seen him before…a real mountaintop moment. It raises the question “What are some moments you have seen Jesus like never before?” When all when was finished Jesus told them not to say anything until after his resurrection. Why? Because some things only make sense this side of Jesus’ resurrection. Which raises another question. “What are some things that only make sense because of Jesus’ resurrection?” Also\, this Sunday in worship we celebrate Kaden Seals’ Baptism! So grab a cup of coffee and join us!
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/transfiguration-sunday-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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SUMMARY:Rising & Looking to a New Horizon
DESCRIPTION:As the Gospel of Mark continues to unfold in the first chapter\, the Gospel writer maintains in his direct and uncomplicated style. In the healing story for today\, Jesus simply “raises her up.” Simon’s mother-in-law had been bedridden and Jesus comes to her takes her hand\, lifts her up\, heals her and “she began to serve.” This Sunday is the last of our series “Rhythms of the Soul: Rising & Looking to a New Horizon.” We are joined by Michigan folk artist and social justice activist May Erlewine who will share her song “Shine On.” The Scripture of the day and May’s song will stir our souls\, inspiring us to find ways that we may be light bearers who believe in the healing power of love as we serve the world.
URL:https://umc-kzo.org/event/rising-looking-to-a-new-horizon/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Service
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