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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...

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...

Notes from the Lay Leader - January '23

(adapted from United Methodist Communications): Isaiah 1:17 (NIV): Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the...

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,...

Notes from the Lay Leader - November 2022

"...love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you...

Notes from the Lay Leader

No scripture reference this month: I’ll explain that later. The mission of Big Rapids First UMC is to reach out and bless every child of...

From the Pastor

It’s hard to believe that we are almost halfway through the month of August—this summer has flown by! As we make our way toward fall,...

Notes from the Lay Leader

From Romans 15 (the Message): Each one of us needs to look after the good of the people around us, asking ourselves, “How can I help?” …...