NBUMC Weekly

In part 2 of our series on the "Sermon on the Mount," Rev. Kara preaches about relationships with our families. Recorded September 15, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Genesis 25:19-28 & Matthew 5:21-26 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Pamela Major Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins a new series about the "Sermon on the Mount." Recorded September 8, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 11:6-9 &Matthew 6:25-34 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Linda Hall Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 9, the finale of our Enneagram series, Rev. Kara preaches about Type 9: The Peacemaker. Recorded September 1, 2024. Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 8 of our Enneagram series, Rev. Kara preaches about Type 8: The Challenger and explores various 8s from the Bible. Recorded August 25, 2024. Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Liturgist: Janet Replogle Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 7 of our Enneagram series, Rev. Kara preaches about Type 7: The Enthusiast. As well, we send off our longtime substitute pianist, Lukas Chandler! Recorded August 18, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 55:8-13 & Luke 15:11-32 Message: Rev. Kara Liturgist: Iona Fanning Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 6 of our Enneagram series, Rev. Kara preaches about Type 6: The Loyalist. Recorded August 11, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Ruth 1:14-18 & Matthew 16:13-28 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Liturgist: Rich McManus Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 5 of our Enneagram series, Rev. Kara talks about Type 5: The Investigator. Recorded August 4, 2024. Scripture Lesson: John 3:1-17 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Liturgist: Rich McManus Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, guest preacher Rev. Carlos Reyes Rodriguez teaches about compassion and humility, especially when interacting with immigrants. Recorded July 28, 2024. Scripture Lessons: John 10: 11-18 & 1 John 3: 16-24 Message: Rev. Carlos Reyes Rodriguez Liturgist: Gordon Cragg Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Bran...

In part 4 of our Enneagram series, Rev. Kara preaches about Enneagram Type 4: The Individualist! She also sends off this year's graduates as they enter the next chapter of their lives. Recorded July 21, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 & Genesis 37: 1-11 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Liturgist: NBUMC Youth Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken O...

In Part 3 of our Enneagram series, Rev. Kara preaches about Type 3: The Achiever. Recorded July 14, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Psalm 139:1-18 & Mark 6:1-8, 16-21 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Liturgist: Carol Malmi Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In Part 2 of our Enneagram series, Rev. Kara talks about Type 2: The Helper! Recorded July 7, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Luke 10: 38-42 & 1 John 4: 7-21 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Liturgist: Zach Elkin Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

This week, Rev. Kara starts a new sermon series about Enneagram personality types! This week is Type 1: The Perfectionist. Recorded June 30, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Matthew 5:43-48 & Acts 9:1-19 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Liturgist: Grace Thompson Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In today's episode, Rev. Kara talks about living with Grace and Rich gives a tribute to an affiliate nonprofit! Recorded June 16, 2024. Scripture Lesson: Mark 4:26-34 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette Liturgist: Jacqui Cragg Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara talks about God's plan and blesses a graduating high school senior as she goes to college! Recorded June 9, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Jeremiah 29:1-14 & John 15:1-17 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Carol Malmi Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, we are joined by guest speaker Rev. Joye Jones! Recorded June 2, 2024. Scripture Lesson: Mark 4:35-41 Message: Rev. Joye Jones Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Natalie McManus Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

Today's episode features the return of guest speaker Rev. Neal Christie preaching about doubt and discipleship. Recorded May 26, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Psalm 8:1-9; Galatians 3:28; & Matthew 28: 16-20 Message: Rev. Neal Christie Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Pamela Major Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

Happy Pentecost! Rev. Kara preaches about the meaning of Pentecost Sunday and the importance of language. Recorded May 19, 2024. Scripture Lesson: Acts 2:1-21 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Rev. Joye Jones Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

Happy Mother's Day! In today's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about body image, bodily autonomy, and more. Recorded May 12, 2024. Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Pat Haas Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about the importance of inclusion after the United Methodist Church's historic votes to remove harmful language and practices towards LGBTQ+ clergy and members. Recorded May 5, 2024. Scripture Lessons: John 15:9-17 & Acts 10:44-84 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Jenna Love Tech Supp...

Rev. Kara got married! While she enjoys some time off, we have a guest sermon from Bob Dean about the true meaning of God's love. Recorded April 28, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Genesis 12:1-9 & Matthew 22:34-40. Message: Bob Dean Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Kim Santoro Tech Support & Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, there is a special presentation of music and readings by the NBUMC Choir! Recorded April 21, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Psalm 148, Psalm 19:1-4, Isaiah 24:4-5, Romans 8:19-21, Job 12:7-12 Music: Simon Charette (Intro), NBUMC Choir (Hymns), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about the importance of compassion over fear and extending a helping hand to our fellow children of God. Recorded April 14, 2024. Scripture Lesson: John 20:19-31 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: John Welton Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

On the first Sunday after Easter, Rev. Kara invited four members of the congregation to give testimony about what the day and season mean to them. Recorded April 7, 2024. Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Intro), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Christianne Aranguren Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

Happy Easter! Rev. Kara concludes our Lent series by preaching about the deeper meanings of resurrection. Recorded March 31, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Acts 10:34-43 & Mark 16:1-8 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Rev. Joye Jones Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

It's Palm Sunday! In this week's episode, you are invited to join us at four prayer stations to reflect on the upcoming Holy Week. Recorded March 24, 2024. Scripture Lesson: Mark 11:1-11 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Karen-Alexandra Nogues Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Voiceover/Outro: Brandon Kesselly