Church Updates: July 9, 2026
Here is what's happening!
7/9/20262 min read
New Sermon Series
Have you ever had people ask you what it means to be a United Methodist? This is not a new question. Back when the term was first coming out in the 1700s, our founder, John Wesley, got questions about it himself.
Wesley answered that question in an essay you could find here:
https://pages.uoregon.edu/sshoemak/323/texts/Wesley%20Character.htm
Trying to unpack that meaning for the 21st century after a denominational divide between 1972 and 2023, our Council of Bishops created a vision statement in May of 2025 based on that essay. The statement says United Methodists love boldly, serve joyfully, and lead courageously. From now through Aug. 16, your pastors will unpack that statement in a worship series titled: “United Methodist Transformers: More than Meets the Eye.” Please join us each week as we learn a little more about what it means to be United Methodist today.
Update on Reverse Rummage Sale
Tim Reilly from Knollwood Heights UMC shared that the total rummage collections from the churches in the area filled a 15-foot box truck from Tree of Life TWICE! Two trips were made to bring all the items to Tree of Life!
Hopefully the items gathered will prove to be a blessing for Tree of Life Ministry.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated and helped to load the truck.
Camp at Storm Mountain
Please be in prayer this week about our campers at Storm Mountain. There will be campers ranging from early elementary to high-school seniors. Prayers that they have a wonderful time in God's creation in fellowship together. We pray that they may be strengthened spiritually and have a blast! The temperature is supposed to be over 100 degrees for the majority of the week, so we pray for everyone to stay safe and hydrated.
We have several youth attending camp, and Hannah O'Donnell will be co-leading the high school camp "On Solid Ground." Hannah's 17 month old, Liam, will be there to help too!
If you have not been out to Storm Mountain, you should go check it out sometime!
Cornerstone Mission List
Did you know that we have a team going to serve a meal at Cornerstone Tuesday, July 14?
If you are unable to be there to help serve, there are other ways you can help!
We are asking for donations of the following items:
Bags of Fritos (4-8 depending on the size)
Cans of Cream of Chicken Soup (8)
Cans of Rotel Tomatoes (8)
Cans of Whole Kernel Corn (8)
Cans of Black Beans (8)
Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
Onions (4)
Lettuce
Cucumbers (4)
Bags of Shredded Carrots (2)
Tomatoes (6 large)
French Bread (8 loaves)
Cookies and bars
Let us know if you have questions!
Sunday Morning Too Hectic?
We are putting together an alternative worship experience at an alternative time.
We would like to invite you and your family to join us for this Bible-based experience on Sunday nights at 5:30 p.m., starting in August!
If you are interested click the button below!
Thank you for bringing your family to our church.
