Grits and the Gospel

July 5, 2026 Welcome 6th Sunday After Pentecost The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Zephaniah 3:14-17 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Mark 14:22-26 Sermon – “Confessions of a Tattooed Debutante” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hy...

June 28, 2026   Welcome 5th Sunday After Pentecost   The Lord be with you. And also with you.   Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 2:12-22   Apostle’s Creed   Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer   Gospel Lesson – John 1:6-18   Sermon – “The Scriptural Way of Salvation”   Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death,                 God is with us, we are not alone.                 Thanks be to God...

June 21, 2026 Welcome 4th Sunday After Pentecost The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 2:37-42 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 7:7-12 Sermon – “The Means of Grace” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Meth...

June 14, 2026 Welcome 3 rd Sunday After Pentecost The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 2:1-9 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 4:31-37 Sermon – “Salvation by Faith” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Me...

June 7, 2026 Welcome 2 nd Sunday After Pentecost Sermon Series Introduction The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Romans 1:1-7 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Mark 12:28-34 Sermon – “From Hope to Assurance” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodis...

May 17, 2026 Welcome Trinity Sunday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon – “The Community of the Trinity” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of Un...

May 24, 2026 Welcome Day of Pentecost Introduction of Breath Prayer Gospel Lesson - John 20:19-23 In: Receive the Holy Spirit Out: Peace and Blessings Reflection – “He Breathed on Them” Reading - Acts 2:1-2 In: Feel the rushing wind. Out: Fill the space with God’s presence. Reflection – “A Mighty Wind” Reading Acts 2:3-11 In: The fire of the Holy Spirit. Out: The wonders of God. Reflection – “Tong...

May 17, 2026 Welcome 7 th Sunday of Easter Ascension of the Lord The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 1:15-23 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 24:44-53 Sermon – “Believing is Seeing” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal...

May 10, 2026 Welcome 6 th Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 17:22-31 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 14:15-21 Sermon – “Belief in Things Unseen” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Metho...

May 3, 2026 Welcome 5 th Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 7:55-60 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 14:1-14 Sermon – “Do Not Be Afraid” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worsh...

April 19, 2026 Welcome 3rd Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 1 Peter 1:17-23 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 24:13-35 Sermon – “Breaking Bread Together” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Me...

April 12, 2026 Welcome 2 nd Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 1 Peter 1:3-9 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 20:19-31 Sermon – “Trust and Verify” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist...

April 5, 2026 Welcome Easter Sunday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Colossians 3:1-4 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 20:1-18 Sermon – “Mary!” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashvill...

March 22, 2026 Welcome 5 th Sunday of Lent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Romans 8:16-11 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 11:1-15 **Full lectionary text is John 11:1-45 Homily – “Life Giving Friendship” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United M...

March 22, 2026 Welcome 5 th Sunday of Lent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Romans 8:16-11 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 11:1-15 **Full lectionary text is John 11:1-45 Homily – “Life Giving Friendship” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United M...

March 15, 2026 Welcome 4 th Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 5:8-14 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 9:1-11 **Full lectionary text is John 9:1-41 Homily – “Seeing the Blind” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Metho...

March 8, 2026 Welcome 3 rd Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 95 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 4:5-24 **Full lectionary text is John 4:5-42 Homily – “Mental Gymnastics” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Method...

March 1, 2026 Welcome 2 nd Sunday of Advent The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson from the Psalm – Psalm 121 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 3:1-17 Homily – “The Bravery of Nicodemus” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Me...

February 18, 2026 Welcome Ash Wednesday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Homily – “The Shouting Silence” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of U...

February 15, 2026 Welcome Transfiguration Sunday The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 2 Peter 1:16-21 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 17:1-9 Sermon – “Believe the Unbelievable” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of Un...

February 8, 2026 Welcome 5 th Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 112:1-10 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 5:13-20 Sermon – “Salt and Light” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of Un...

February 1, 2026 Welcome 4 th Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lesson From the Psalm – Psalm 15 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 5:1-12 Sermon – “The Beatitudes” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Me...

January 18, 2026 Welcome 2 nd Sunday After Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 49:1-7 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 1:29-42 Sermon – “What’s in a Name?” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of Unit...

January 11, 2026 Welcome Baptism of the Lord The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 10:34-43 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 3:13-17 Sermon – “One Stop on the Journey” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United M...

January 4, 2026 Welcome Celebration of Epiphany The Lord be with you. And also with you. Old Testament Lesson – Isaiah 60:1-6 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon – “The Wise Men’s Story” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of Uni...