This was a big week here at church. School started! Our before and after school care program, which we call Bus Stop, has adapted to the all virtual learning in…
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to…
Good morning. Thank you for joining in worship today. My name is Dorry Newcomer, and it is my joy to be the lead pastor of Lima United Methodist Church. One…
What do you think, is John the Baptist a good example of a peacemaker? There is an aggressiveness to John the Baptist that might strike us as anti-peace. But notice…
It’s a little surprising that a Pharisee, a lawyer who knew the Jewish law inside and out, asked Jesus, which commandment is most important? Surely he already knew the Shema: …
Our key verse this morning is, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” You may be familiar with the Greek phrase, “Kyrie Eleison, Christe Eleison”—Lord have mercy,…
Our key verse today is, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” I thought about bringing in a chalice, or a mug, or…
Greetings! I am Pastor Karen Bartkowski and I love being the Associate Pastor here at Lima UMC. I have enjoyed being able to share my thoughts with everyone on Thursdays…
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” I can’t think of a more important promise for us today than that. There is so much to grieve right…
Did you ever leave a worship service asking yourself, “What on earth was that preacher talking about? Whatever did that sermon mean?” I imagine a lot of us are asking…