What Makes Stonebridge UMC Special
/Greetings in the Name of our Lord!
Easter was glorious. The music was magnificent. Almost every seat was filled. The hallways were crowded. Easter was a glorious day filled with the resurrected spirit of Jesus!
When we ended the service in Celebration Hall with the Hallelujah Chorus, I could feel the presence of God. I wanted to shout, “I love this church. This is the most joyous place on earth!”
Thanks to the multitude of volunteers who helped make Easter special – greeters, coffee makers, donut munchers, decorators, children’s volunteers, ushers, and our host of musicians. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
As I was reflecting on our Easter services, I put together a list of what makes Stonebridge UMC so special.
We are a church that is growing, dynamic, forward-focused, and in touch with the community…
We are a church that focuses on the needs of all ages, with a variety of programs for all family members, especially programs for children and teens…
We are a church that preaches and teaches the Bible in a thoughtful and responsible manner, and seeks to apply its truth to our lives in a relevant way…
We are a church that is warm, inviting, accepting, and welcoming…
We are a church that is a blend of the traditional and the contemporary…
We are a church of servants, always willing to step up and do whatever it takes to make ministries possible…
We are a church that is concerned about the challenges people face today…
We are a church in which people are encouraged to think for themselves, and share their thoughts and feelings…
We are a church that is open to everyone, accepting people as they are, without judgement…
We are a church that wants to meet the needs of all who walk through our doors…
We are a church that offers grace in a divided world…
I look forward to seeing you on Sunday. I will be preaching on the Great Commandment of Jesus as we look at the ways to live the Easter resurrection every day.
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Pastor John Allen