Pastor’s Blog

Pastor’s Minute “Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!” Or NOT. I think we have had enough snow! Honestly, I don’t think that I have ever seen this much snow before. Everything is covered by heaping piles of the cold fluffy stuff. Yet, the white blanket of snow in the sunshine is brilliant… Read More »

Pastor Message As the crisp air of October rolls in and the beauty of autumn surrounds us, we find ourselves in a season of change. Leaves fall, colors shift, and nature reminds us that change, though often challenging, is necessary for growth. This month, we continue our journey through our sermon series on becoming healthy… Read More »

Pastor Message Dear Church Family, As the season begins to shift from summer’s warmth to autumn’s cool embrace, I find myself reflecting on the changes we’ve experienced together over the past months. We have weathered literal storms (even a tornado!), prayed for breakthrough, and shared in countless “God Moments.” Through it all, one thing has… Read More »

A Note From Our Pastor Galatians 6:7b-10 A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a… Read More »

Pastor Sherry Says …. A clergy colleague shared a prayer with me a while ago that moved me. Perhaps it will move you too: Compassionate One, When I am irritated or discouraged By how others respond, Or do not respond, Fill me with compassion and kindness When memories of unpleasant experiences Of the past return… Read More »

Matthew 7:21-23a Jesus said, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive… Read More »

Pastor’s Corner At a recent Ad Council meeting I asked how Delta UMC was known to the community. Many answers were given, such as the place where the Girl Scouts meet, the place on the corner, or the place that has different sales. The follow-up question was, how do you want Delta UMC to be… Read More »

Note From Pastor Sherry Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the… Read More »

Exciting News From Pastor Sherry Christmas Eve service will be at 7PM, complete with candles, Communion, and Silent Night. There will also be worship on Christmas Day at 9:30AM with traditional lessons and carols. I know it’s hard to look past Christmas and into the New Year, but we are prepping and planning for it… Read More »

Christmas is special. It’s not just the food, parties, presents, and decorating. It’s not even the TV specials, cookies, eggnog, or Christmas cards. There is something about Christmas that brings out the best in us. Sometimes we may get into arguments or get stressed from too much, but usually, we try really hard to be… Read More »