NBUMC Weekly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about the importance of setting aside our biases and expectations in our journey as Christians. Recorded March 17, 2024. Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Stephen McSpadden Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In today's episode, Rev. Kara connects the game Snakes & Ladders to the scripture and our daily life. Recorded March 10, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Numbers 21:4-9 & John 3:14-21 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Jenna Love Tech Support: Gwendolyn Daniels, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

This week, Rev. Kara preaches about Jesus's anger in the temple. Recorded March 3, 2024. Scripture Reading: John 2:13-22 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Pamela Major Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about the importance of taking risks for righteousness. Recorded February 25, 2024. Scripture Lesson: Genesis 12:1-9 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Kim Santoro Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins Lent with Jesus's temptation in the desert. Recorded February 18, 2024. Scripture Lesson: Luke 4: 1-13 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Sue Ernst Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 6 of our Epiphany series, we have a special monologue dedicated to Transfiguration. Recorded February 11, 2024. Scripture Lesson: Mark 9:2-9 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins, Ed Swanson Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Christianne Aranguren Tech Support/Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 5 of our Epiphany series, Rev. Kara kicks off Black History Month by reminding us to save space for the voices of those whom we wish to protect. Recorded February 4, 2024. 0:00 Anthem: "Go Down, Moses" 1:49 Scripture Lessons: Psalm 147:1-11, 20c and Mark 1:29-39 5:05 Sermon: "Empowered to Serve" by Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Anthem), Lukas Chandler (Outr...

In part 4 of our Epiphany series, Rev. Joye preaches about the story of Jonah - besides the whale - and its relevance in today's world. Recorded January 28, 2024. Scripture Lesson: Jonah 1:1-3; Chapters 3&4. Message: Rev. Joye Jones Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: JoAnne Wong Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 3 of our Epiphany series, Rev. Kara connects the story of Samuel to the modern day. Recorded January 21, 2024. Scripture Lesson: 1 Samuel 3:1-10. Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Gabriel Aranguren Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 2 of our Epiphany series, Rev. Kara preaches about the renewing waters of baptism and invites us all to renew our own covenant with God. Recorded January 14, 2024. Scripture Lesson: Mark 1:4-11 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Opening Hymn), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Sue Ernst Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

Happy New Year! We're starting season 2 with a brand new sermon series from Rev. Kara centered on Epiphany. Here's part 1, titled "Finding Another Way." Recorded January 7, 2024. Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 60:1-5 & Matthew 2:1-12. Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Liturgist: Penny Clarke Tech Support: Ken Ow, Brandon Kesselly...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! On the fourth and final Sunday in Advent, Rev. Kara and the congregation celebrate the birth of Jesus with a guest brass quartet! Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 52:7-10 & Luke 2: 1-20 Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Liturgist(s): NBUMC Choir (Introit), Jenna Love (Scripture Lessons) Music: Simon Charette & Brass Quartet (Prelude, Closing Hymn); Lukas C...

Today is the 3rd Sunday in Advent! As such, we have a special service of scripture lessons and carols to get us ready for Christmas! Recorded December 17, 2023. Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 64:1-9, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Isaiah 11:1-9, Isaiah 61:1-4, Isaiah 40:1-5, Micah 5:2-4, Isaiah 9:2-7, Luke 1:26-38 Liturgist: Sue Ernst Message: Rev. Kara Music: Simon Charette (Organ), Woody English (Trumpet); Lukas...

Today was the second week of advent! Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 40:1-11 & Mark 1:1-8. Liturgist: Pamela Major Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

This week is the beginning of Advent! Recorded December 4, 2023. Scripture Lesson: Isaiah 64:1-9 Liturgist: Gordon Cragg Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

Today is the end of the Christian calendar! As such, we have a special presentation with a series of readers and hymns! Recorded November 26, 2023. Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 2:1-7, Philippians 2:5-8, Acts 2:1-6, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, and Psalm 93:1-2 Liturgist: Jenna Love Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, we have a dramatic reading based on the scripture lesson from the Gospel of Mark. Recorded November 19, 2023. Scripture Lesson: Mark 2:1-12 Message: Mark Aehle, Brandon Kesselly, and John Welton Liturgist: Monica Dean Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara preaches about the dangers of divisiveness and the importance of unity. Recorded November 12, 2023. Scripture Lesson: Matthew 25:1-13 Liturgist: Rev. Joye Jones Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 5 of Rev. Kara's generosity series, she teaches the importance of "paying it forward" and providing for future generations. Recorded November 5, 2023. Scripture Lesson: Hebrews 11:23-12:2 Liturgist: Rev. Joye Jones Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lucas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow & Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 4 of Rev. Kara's generosity series, she teaches the importance of faith and calls on the congregation to answer a local call of generosity. Recorded October 29, 2023. Scripture Lesson: 1 Kings 17:8-16 Liturgist: Jenna Love Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lucas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow & Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 3 of Rev. Kara's generosity series, she teaches the importance of community. Recorded October 22, 2023. Scripture Lesson: Acts 3:1-10 Liturgist: Gordon Cragg Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lucas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow & Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

This week's episode features a sermon from guest preacher Rev. Matt Daniels. Recorded October 15, 2023. Scripture Readings: Ephesians 4:1-13 Liturgist : Janet Replogle Message: Rev. Matt Daniels Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In part 2 of Rev. Kara's generosity series, she teaches a simple message: "take only what you need." Recorded October 8, 2023. Scripture Lesson: Exodus 16:1-21 & Luke 9:1-6 Liturgist: Pamela Major Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Gwendolyn Daniels & Brandon Kesselly Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, Rev. Kara begins a sermon series on generosity. Recorded October 1, 2023. Scripture Lessons: Luke 24: 13-34 and Hebrews 13: 1-2. Liturgist: Monica Dean Message: Rev. Kara Scroggins Music: Simon Charette (Choir Selections), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow and Ardoth Hassler Outro: Brandon Kesselly

In this week's episode, guest preacher Rev. Neal Christie teaches us about the power of "Wow" and awe as a form of prayer. Recorded September 24, 2023. Scripture Lessons: Isaiah 43: 1-9 and Isaiah 44: 1-8. Liturgist: Jenna Love Message: Rev. Neal Christie Music: Simon Charette (Prelude), Lukas Chandler (Outro) Tech Support: Ken Ow and Ardoth Hassler Outro: Brandon Kesselly