Wesley Etowah UMC

Good morning! Welcome to a recorded service of worship from Wesley Memorial UMC. Today's message is "Acts: God Be With You" from Rev. Andrew Lay. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Good morning! Welcome to a recorded service of worship from Wesley Memorial UMC. Today's message is "Acts: Unknown God" from Rev. Andrew Lay. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Good morning! Welcome to a recorded service of worship from Wesley Memorial UMC. Today's message is "Acts: Jail Birds" from Rev. Andrew Lay. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Good morning! Welcome to a recorded service of worship from Wesley Memorial UMC. Today's message is "Acts: Saul’s Conversion" from Rev. Andrew Lay. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Welcome to a recorded service of worship from Wesley Memorial UMC. Today's message is "The Book of Acts: Revival" from Rev. Andrew Lay. Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠. Your support makes a difference!

Robert Webber says that, “Every Sunday is a “little Easter.” Every Sunday of the year is a celebration of the Resurrection event because the resurrection of Jesus is such a foundational doctrine of the Christian faith. In fact, it's so important that the Resurrection is mentioned in all of the ancient creeds of the church. In our series “We Believe,” we are looking at the basic tenets of our f...

Peter asks Jesus, “Lord, how often should I forgive; seven times?” But Jesus responds that we are supposed to forgive people, not seven times; but seventy times seven. Jesus speaks to the importance of forgiveness because he knows the effects that unforgiveness has on us. In our series “We Believe,” we are looking at the basic tenants of our faith as we explore the Apostle’s Creed. We continue wit...

The church is meant to be a community of people who believe in Christ and share in a common mission. In our series “We Believe,” we are looking at the basic tenants of our faith as we explore the Apostle’s Creed. We continue with our fourth statement of faith:  “I believe in the Holy catholic church, and the communion of saints.”  Associated Scriptures: Jeremiah 31:33-34 and Acts 4:32-35.  Your of...

“I believe in the Holy Spirit” For centuries, Christians have gathered together and recited these words from the Apostle’s Creed, “I believe in the Holy Spirit.” Yet, it has been said that the most neglected doctrine in the Christian Church is the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. In our series “We Believe,” we are looking at the basic tenants of our faith as we explore the Apostle’s Creed. We continue...

Many people believe that Jesus was a prophet, a great preacher, a moral teacher, and a religious reformer. Most people can agree that Jesus was a real, historical person. But as Christians, we believe that Jesus is not only fully human, but Jesus is also fully divine.  In our series “We Believe,” we are looking at the basic tenants of our faith as we explore the Apostle’s Creed. We continue with o...

What does it mean to be a Christian? What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? What do we believe as a Church? One of the guiding statements that has existed for centuries that has helped us answer these questions is the Apostle’s Creed. In our series “We Believe,” we are going to take a deep dive into the Apostle’s Creed as we explore the basic tenants of our faith. We begin with our first sta...

On this Easter Sunday, we celebrate that Jesus has risen from the dead. Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen indeed! We celebrate that, because of Christ, there is life after death. Associated Scripture: John 20:1-18.  Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠⁠. Your support makes a difference.

On this Palm Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem when the crowd shouted, “Hosanna in the Highest!” On this Passion Sunday, we also remember how that same crowd cried, “Crucify Him!” Let us journey with Jesus to the cross. Associated Scripture: John 19:16-30.    Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/dona...

Pontius Pilate, the fifth Roman governor over the providence of Judea, addresses the crowd about Jesus’ fate. He calls for a decision to be made between Jesus and another prisoner named Barabbas. Associated Scripture: John 18:38b-19:7 Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠⁠. Your support makes a difference.

Pontius Pilate, the fifth Roman governor over the providence of Judea, is tasked with presiding over Jesus' trial. In their back-and-forth conversation, they talk about Jesus' kingship and their understanding of truth. Associated Scripture: John 18:33-37   Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠⁠. Your support m...

After Jesus' arrest, Peter denies Christ three times before the rooster crows. When have you heard the rooster crow in your life? God is always there to invite us back into the fold. Associated Scripture: John 18:15-27   Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠⁠. Your support makes a difference.

Jesus washes his disciples' feet as an example of the importance of servanthood. Just as Jesus served his disciples, we are called to serve one another. Associated Scripture: John 13:1-17   Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠⁠wesleymemorial-etowah.org/donate⁠⁠. Your support makes a difference.

Jesus comes across a poor beggar, a man who was born blind. Jesus spits in the dirt, stirs it into mud, and wipes it on the guy’s eyes. Suddenly, the blind man can see. It’s a miracle! But this healing immediately causes controversy among the religious leaders. Associated Scripture: John 9:1-41   Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠⁠wesleymemorial-et...

Jesus offers one of his most difficult teachings in his first “I Am” statement, “I am the bread of life. You must eat my flesh and drink my blood.” Sometimes Jesus is confusing and offensive. A lot of his followers turn away from here, but a select few remain. They dive deeper, accepting the invitation to the table. “This is my body. This is my blood. Take. Eat.” Associated Scripture: John 6:35, 4...

Jesus encounters a paralyzed man by the pool of Bethesda and asks him, “Do you want to get well?” By healing the man on the Sabbath, Jesus challenges the broken and corrupt systems of the day. How might we follow Jesus in disrupting the broken systems that are designed to keep people down in our world today? Associated Scripture: John 5:1-9 Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial...

Jesus encounters a Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well and engages her in conversation. Jesus shares that he can offer the eternal living water. In response, the Samaritan woman proclaims to her friends and neighbors about her experience with Jesus, the Messiah. Associated Scripture: John 4:1-30 Your offering makes ministry possible at Wesley Memorial UMC! Give today online at ⁠⁠wesleymemorial-etowah....

What does it mean to be born again? As we continue our exploration into John’s Gospel, we look at the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus. In their meeting, under the cover of darkness, Jesus tells Nicodemus that he must be born again by water and the spirit. How might God be calling us to experience a renewal and rebirth in our own lives? Associated Scripture: John 3:1-21    Your offering ma...

As we begin our exploration into John’s Gospel, we start with Jesus’ first miracle of turning water into wine at the wedding at Cana. Jesus has an incredible way of redeeming us, restoring us, and even transforming us. This story a reminder that, with God, we will never run out of blessing – there will always be more than enough wine. And even when it feels like we are running out, even when it fe...

The Holy Family become refugees as they flee Herod's wrath. This scene reminds us that we live in a world where there is still violence, repression and terror. We still live in a world where refugees are fleeing and needing protection. And this scene can also remind us that we too are called to a different place, and serve a different King. We are called to look beyond Herod to the child in th...

Advent is a time of anticipating Christ’s arrival and his return in glory. This Advent series draws from the rich history and lyrics of the hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” Each Sunday we will sing this hymn, adding a new verse each week. We will explore how it is connected to Christ’s coming in both the Old Testament and the New Testament. We continue this series by talking about the Root of Jesse...