NBUMC Weekly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about God and Jesus as a refuge. Recorded March 16, 2025. Scripture Reading: Psalm 27 & Luke 13:31-45 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Iona Fanning Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins a Lent series with a sermon about Jesus' temptations in the wilderness. Recorded March 9, 2025. Scripture Reading: Luke 4:1-13 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Monica Dean Message: Rev. Kara Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about the importance of listening down, especially to your loved ones. Recorded March 2, 2025. Scripture Reading: Luke 9:28-36 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Hannah Waterman Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about the power of God's mercy and how it applies to us as Christians. Recorded February 23, 2025. Scripture Reading: Luke 6:27-38 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Amy Gillis Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, guest speaker Rev. Laura Kigweba preaches about the Beatitudes in the present day. Recorded February 16, 2025. Scripture Reading: Luke 6:17-26 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Zach Elkin Message: Rev. Laura Kigweba Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara draws a connection between the Gospel and the American classic, Catcher in the Rye. Recorded February 9, 2025. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 6:1-8 & Luke 5:1-11 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Jenna Love Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara recalls Jesus' attitude towards wealth, humility, and generosity. Recorded February 2, 2025. Scripture Reading: Luke 12:13-34 Music: Simon Charette Liturgist: Michael Butkiewicz Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about humility as it relates to the Covenant. Recorded January 26, 2025. Scripture Readings: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4; Matthew 23:1-12 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Mark Aehle Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara continues her sermon series on Renewing the Covenant. Recorded January 19, 2025. Scripture Readings: 1 Samuel 3:1-21 & 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: John Welton Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support: Matt Wibbenmeyer, Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about surrendering our lives to Jesus. Recorded January 12, 2025. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 43:1-7 & Luke 3:21-38 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Ken Ow Message: Rev. Kara Outro: Brandon Kesselly

Happy New Year! To kick off 2025, Rev. Kara begins a new Epiphany series. Recorded January 5, 2025. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6 & Matthew 2: 1-12 Music: Simon Charette Liturgist: Jacqui Cragg Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Tech Support: Brandon Kesselly & Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In the final Sunday of Advent, we have a special episode of scripture lessons and carols performed by the NBUMC choir! Recorded December 22, 2023. Scripture Readings: Psalm 27 Luke 1:67-79 Luke 2:1-5 Luke 2:6-7 Luke 2:8-14 1 John 4: 7-11 Music: Simon Charette (Intro); NBUMC Choir & Tatiana Loisha (Carols); Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgists: NBUMC Choir Tech Support: Brandon Kesselly, Ken Ow Ou...

In part 3 of our Advent series, Rev. Kara tells the story of Mary as she discovered her immaculate conception and the catharsis of being believed when sharing your story. Recorded December 15, 2024. Scripture Reading: Luke 1:39-55 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Natalie McManus Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In the second Sunday of our Advent series, Rev. Kara preaches about the role churches can play in providing hope and comfort to people in need. Recorded December 8, 2024. Scripture Reading: Luke 3:1-6 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Linda Hall Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins the season of Advent with a message about hope. Recorded December 1, 2024. Scripture Readings: Jeremiah 33:14-16 & Luke 21: 25-36 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Monica Dean Tech Support: Matt Wibbenmeyer, Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara and the congregation join in an annual celebration of the Christian calendar. Recorded November 24, 2024. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 40:3-5; Luke 2:1-7; Matthew 27:27-38; Acts 2:1-6; Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; and Philippians 2: 1-11 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro & Hymns), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgists: Congregation Tech Support: Brand...

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara returns to preach about Jesus's perspective on extravagance. Recorded November 17, 2024. Scripture Reading: Mark 13:1-8 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Natalie McManus Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, guest speaker Rev. Neal Christie returns to discuss his experiences working in prison ministries. Recorded Nov 10, 2024. Scripture Readings: Exodus 13:1-5 & Luke 22:14-20 Message: Rev. Neal Christie Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Hannah Williams Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

On this All Saints Sunday, Rev. Kara preaches about grief in the context of Jesus and Lazarus. Recorded November 3, 2024. Scripture Reading: John 11:32-44 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Rev. Joye Jones Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 4 of our stewardship series, Rev. Kara enlists some of the church's leadership to encourage generosity and giving! Recorded October 27, 2024. Scripture Reading: Esther 4:1-17 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Paul Hurlburt Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 3 of our series on generosity through sports, Rev. Kara asks several congregation members to testify on their experiences with faith and sports. Recorded October 20, 2024. Scripture Reading: James 1:22-27 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Hannah Williams Tech Support: Gwendolyn Daniels Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 2 of our series on generosity (through sports!), Rev. Kara talks about gym class, the lessons it taught her and many others, and how that all connects to Jesus's teachings. Recorded October 13, 2024. Scripture Reading: Mark 10:17-27 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Iona Fanning Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In today's episode, Rev. Kara begins a new sermon series on generosity! Recorded October 6, 2024. Scripture Reading: Luke 5:18-26 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Joy Burt Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 4 of our series on the "Sermon on the Mount," Rev. Kara preaches about the Beatitudes and the continuous message of peace. Recorded September 29, 2024. Scripture Readings: Isaiah 2:1-4 & Matthew 5:1-16 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Natalie McManus Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 3 of our series on the "Sermon on the Mount," Rev. Kara asks us to reflect on the humanity of those outside of our filter bubbles and social circles. Recorded September 22, 2024. Scripture Readings: Ezekiel 37:1-14 & Matthew 5:38-48 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Sue Ernst Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly