Empire United Methodist Church

Here’s this month’s issue of “The Beacon”

2018 DEC The BEACON (2)

• Governance Board meeting tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 5:00 PM – Potluck Dinner; year-end projects and planning; all are welcome to participate. • Sign-up sheet on table (next to kitchen) for the Egeler Benefit Dinner on Fri., Dec. 7 – 5-7 PM. Need volunteers to help set up, serve and clean up. Your help … [Read more…]

I invite you to join me at 9:30 for a 30 minute Advent Devotional before church.  I will be sharing with you from a video study “A Savior is Born” from Right Now Media during each Sunday morning of Advent in December.  If you have your free account you can download the study guide and … [Read more…]

2018 NOV The BEACON (2)

Hosted by our church, please join us for our annual fall festival swiss steak dinner!  5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday Oct 26th in the Church Fellowship Hall.

2018 OCT The BEACON

2018 SEP The Beacon

  My past few sermons have been about the great fish stories of the Gospels: Jesus calling of Peter, Jesus paying a temple tax with a money spiting fish, and the feeding of the 5000 with two fish and five loaves. This Sunday we are going to be finishing our stories as we hear about … [Read more…]

Click HERE for the August 2018 church newsletter “The Beacon”

Sometimes you see humorous pieces around car shops. In one shop there is a small sign that states if you have a complaint take a number. Below the sign is a small tag with “1” written upon it attached to a ring. The ring is attached to a pin and the pin is inserted into … [Read more…]

The old notion is that a person must work to live. The more successful one is in their work, than the more comfortable they will live. Many people work for this greater life of wealth and comfort. In contrast Jesus died so that all may live. Jesus never seemed to put to much stock in … [Read more…]

The saying goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” This is a very old English proverb. It recognizes that people create new solutions where there is need. Problems and the desire to overcome some particular obstacle may serve as a catalyst for the creation of new inventions and ideas.   However, the process of inventing usually … [Read more…]

Get ready for an action-packed 5-day super hero training camp where kids discover their strength in God! Hero Central VBS prepares kids to Do good! Seek peace and go after it! Ps. 31:14B (CEB). Kids at VBS Hero Central learn that God’s heroes have: Heart (Samuel Anoints David) Courage (Abigail) Wisdom (Jesus Goes to the … [Read more…]

You can find the PDF file for hiking the Sleeping Bear Trails below: chrome-extension://oemmndcbldboiebfnladdacbdfmadadm/https://friendsofsleepingbear.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ttc_brochure-20120709.pdf James crossing the walk way.  When the sign at the beginning says the trail might be flooded you really should read it. Barred Owl –Empire, MI

One of the most successful slogans says that “Diamonds are Forever.” This might be true. They are carbon crystals formed under great heat and pressure. Even if the suns of the universe should cease to shine, diamonds might still be present. (there just may be no one to appreciate them) Who knows how long it … [Read more…]

Pentecost Sunday is here.  My Preaching text will be John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15. 26 “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from the Father, he will testify on my behalf. 27 You also are to testify because you have been with me from the … [Read more…]

Mini-Retreat scheduled for May 8 Everyone is cordially invited to attend a mini-retreat day on Tuesday, May 8 at 11:00 AM, for a time of prayer, a program, a craft and fellowship. Darlene Logston Bonner will present a program on the US2 Missionary work she has done. She also has become active as an Origami … [Read more…]

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