From the Lay Leader - June 2024
Pastor Jeremy, in his sermon of May 5: Now the real work begins… liberate us from the comfort of the pews! If you were in church or...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Feb 29
- 2 min
Notes from the Lay Leader - March 2024
2 Timothy 1:7 (The Message): "God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible." Paul seems always willing...
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Barbara Ross
- Feb 14
- 3 min
Notes from the Lay Leader
In Philippians 4: 8-9 (the Message), St Paul says: I’d say you’ll do best by… meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic,...
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Rev. Jeremy Wicks
- Feb 11
- 3 min
FROM THE PASTOR - "My $0.02"
Grace and peace, friends! As we navigate this important moment in our collective journey, I want to take a moment to share my...
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Rev. Jeremy Wicks
- Feb 6
- 3 min
NAVIGATING CHALLENGES IN MULTI-CAMPUS MINISTRY
While we (Paris, Third Ave, and First United Methodist Churches) are in the process of exploring the possibility of merging and becoming...
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Rev. Jeremy Wicks
- Jan 30
- 3 min
UNITING CONGREGATIONS, MULTIPLYING IMPACT: BENEFITS OF THE ONE CHURCH WITH MULTIPLE CAMPUSES MODEL
In recent years, many United Methodist churches, like ours, have embraced the idea of expanding beyond a single location to reach more...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Dec 20, 2023
- 2 min
Lay Leader's Year End Notes
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-22 (excerpts): "Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens… On the other hand,...
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Barbara Ross
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min
Notes From the Lay Leader - September '23
Ephesians 2:10 (the Message): "…we neither make nor save ourselves. (God) creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he...
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Rev. Jeremy Wicks
- Jul 24, 2023
- 2 min
From the Pastor
FROM THE PASTOR This time of year always finds me doing some soul searching – wondering what the future holds, but also looking to past...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Jul 19, 2023
- 2 min
Notes from the Lay Leader
Matthew 6: 9-13: “This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,  your kingdom come, your will be...
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Rev. Jeremy Wicks
- Jun 21, 2023
- 2 min
From the Pastor
As followers of Jesus, we are called to love unconditionally, to extend compassion, and to embrace the diversity that enriches our shared...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Jun 21, 2023
- 2 min
Notes From the Lay Leader
Ephesians 6:7: "Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people." Pastor Jeremy’s current sermon series is entitled...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Jun 7, 2023
- 2 min
From the Pastor - June 2023
Grace and peace to you, in the name of our Redeemer, Jesus the Christ. Today I am filled with gratitude and thanksgiving, as I’ve been...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Jun 7, 2023
- 2 min
Notes from the Lay Leader
"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share...
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Rev. Jeremy Wicks
- Apr 27, 2023
- 3 min
A Pastoral Letter After "The Vote"
Dear Members and Friends of Big Rapids First United Methodist Church: As you may be aware, on April 23, 2023 the members of Big Rapids...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Apr 27, 2023
- 3 min
Notes from the Lay Leader - May '23
John 13: 34-35 (The Message): "Let me give you a new command: Love one another… This is how everyone will recognize that you are my...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Mar 30, 2023
- 2 min
Notes from the Lay Leader - APRIL 2023
Ephesians 6: 7-8: Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people, because you know that the Lord will reward each one...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Mar 15, 2023
- 2 min
Notes from the Lay Leader - Lent '23
Isaiah 58:4-11: (God speaking): You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high. Is not this the kind of...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Mar 15, 2023
- 2 min
Notes from the Lay Leader - January '23
(adapted from United Methodist Communications): Isaiah 1:17 (NIV): Learn to do right;Â seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the...
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bigrapidsfirstumc
- Mar 15, 2023
- 2 min
Notes from the Lay Leader - December 22
From Love Came Down at Christmas, by MeriLee Parish: Heavenly Father, please go before me throughout all the upcoming family gatherings,...
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