Bible study – Laurel Hill Church

March On towards Easter!

by laurelhillumcFebruary 27, 2018Missions / Upcoming Event

I pray God is working in you in powerful and personal ways during this season of Lent. Let’s look forward to what God is doing in our midst during the month of March in Laurel Hill’s newsletter and Calendar.

We have a special season of Sunday Evening Bible Study times together beginning March 11th at 3PM, starting at the parsonage. I invite you to come join us as we watch the film, “Is Genesis History?” We’ll take a fascinating new look at the biblical, historical, and scientific evidence for Creation and the Flood. Come join us as we study together.

Let Norman know if you would like to order a student book.

Set Aside Time

by laurelhillumcJanuary 7, 2017Missions / Upcoming Event

The snow had just started when Karen’s cousin, Matt Mason posted this yesterday. We are praying for everyone at home today in the snow. It’s 22 degrees and snowing and feels colder because of the wind. But, if it makes you feel better, it’s minus 11 in White Lake, Wisconsin where Hannah and Ava are this morning.
As we are set aside because of the snow this weekend, I would recommend a few things if things get cancelled.

1. Set aside the time you were going to be in Sunday School and District Leadership Training on Sunday and use that same amount of time to read and meditate upon the Scriptures.

2. Set aside your tithes and gifts that you would have given or put on the altar rail and save it for the opportunity to share later.

3. Set aside that time you would have been in corporate worship to listen to good, Biblical preaching on TV or better yet sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to each other making up a melody in your heart to the Lord.

Use this time you are set aside by the snow to bless the Lord and rely upon Him. Don’t forget to check on your neighbors. Love you.

Tagged : Bible study / Laurel Hill United Methodist Church / Richmond District Leadership Training / set aside / snow / Sunday School / tithes and offerings / tithing / worship

First Day Revelation

by laurelhillumcJanuary 1, 2017Pathway of Grace

Today’s “Through-the-Bible Reading Plan” had me in Genesis 1 and 2 and in Luke 1. The Scripture that stood out in that reading was Genesis 1: 4 and Luke 1: 3. The Observation I made was of God’s work of separation. God takes great care and gives repetitive examples of making a distinction between what is good and what is bad, but also between what is good and what is not as good.

Jesus does this when he tells Martha “but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” (Luke 10: 42) Mary had chosen to listen to what Jesus said. Martha was busy doing other good things.

God continually asks us to prioritize what we’re doing. This is the purpose of keeping repentance and faith together. Repentance makes the distinction between the choices we have and aligns us with what is better. Faith gives us the power to follow up and follow through.

The Application for me to do this is spelled out in Luke 1: 3 where Luke confesses. “With this in mind …. I decided to write.” This is my first day revelation. I expect yours to be different and framed by what God is asking of you. For me, right before I started reading the Bible, I was challenged by a quote from the writer, Jodi Picoult. “You might not write well every day, but you can always edit a bad page. You can’t edit a blank page.”

We are not allowed to leave our days blank, to make no distinction between the light and the dark. We are not allowed to simply watch the days go by and call it God’s will, make it our excuse for not doing what we know to do. God makes these distinctions and it is incorporated into all of creation. God commands us to incorporate it into what we do.

My Prayer: Lord, let no day this year lie blank between us. For my part, I will strive to listen and write down what I hear you say. For your part, speak! Speak your Word clothed in fire, formed in grace, wrapped up in swaddling bands, and laid within my soul. In the most holy name – Jesus. Amen.

Tagged : Application / Bible study / Bishop Sharma Lewis / Genesis 1 / Luke 1 / Observation / prayer / Reading through the Bible / revelation / S.O.A.P. / Scripture

Reading through the Bible in 2017 with our Bishop Sharma Lewis

by laurelhillumcDecember 27, 2016September 27, 2018Pathway of Grace / Upcoming Event

I know many of you are excited, like me, that we’ve been asked by our Bishop, Sharma Lewis to read through the Bible in 2017. This may be a new experience for many of you and you might think it too great a challenge. I can assure you, you can develop a habit of reading the Bible and responding to it that will lift your spirit, renew your mind, and train your body in righteousness.

To move through this process I recommend you order a Life Journal. Click to learn more about using the Life Journal or using a journal as part of your devotional life as you listen to Pastor Wayne Cordeiro of New Hope Church.

I urge you to find someone who is committed to reading through the Bible and ask them to be your friend in this process and help each other stick with it. Developing the habit together not only may make it easier, it will become a more valuable experience as you share in the application of God’s Word in your life.

I also urge you to follow this blog throughout 2017 and encourage your friends to do so, as well. I’ll be sharing how to follow Jesus up the pathway of grace, sharing some from my devotional journal, and alerting you to resources that will build up your faith and direct you into becoming a greater blessing to others.

P.S. Read the Laurel Hill United Methodist Church newsletter and calendar.

P.S.S. Read the Norman Ramsey Ministries Year End newsletter, The Pathway of Grace.

Tagged : Bible study / Bishop Sharma Lewis / devotions / journaling / Laurel Hill United Methodist Church / Life Journal / New Hope Church / Norman Ramsey / Pastor Wayne Cordeiro / Reading through the Bible

Make Your October Super!

by laurelhillumcSeptember 29, 2015Upcoming Event

“Make your calling and election sure”, the scripture says. So, if we want to have a super month in October we will humble ourselves and draw near unto God. We will make it our highest priority to go into our “phone booth” of prayer and come out transformed as Superman used to do on TV. See how you might join with your brothers and sisters as you check out our Calendar and Newsletter.

Also, come and meet our new District Superintendent Peter Moon as we conduct our annual Charge Conference, Sunday, October 4th at 2:00 PM. Come ready to pray together for the Lord to bless and sanctify Laurel Hill UMC!

P. S. Speaking of Peter, join us for our Sunday Evening Bible Study as we get into I Peter at 6:00 PM.

Tagged : 1st Sunday Luncheon / Bible study / Charge Conference / Laurel Hill United Methodist Church / Peter Moon / prayer

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