Can You Hear Me Now?

Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt January 18, 2015 “Can You Hear Me Now?”  1 Samuel 3:1-10 When we see the title of today’s message most of us think of a Verizon wireless slogan. Your mind may create a vivid image of the man with the hardhat. He’s in multiple scenes,...

Wading into the Water

Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt January 11, 2015 “Wading into the Water” Genesis 1:1-5, Mark 1:4-11 Today is the day that we acknowledge and celebrate the Baptism of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.   Baptism is a sacrament in the United Methodist Church and is...

Go Home Another Way

Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt January 4, 2015 “Go Home Another Way” Matthew 2:1-12 Epiphany is a celebration of the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles – the wise men from the east coming as non-Jews, to bow down and worship the infant Jesus, bringing with...

Giving Your Treasure Back to God

Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt October 19, 2014 “Giving Your Treasure Back to God “ (Treasures, part 3) Matthew 6:1-6 Sometimes you’ll get the chance to be part of something bigger than yourself. Your name may not be mentioned and you may not hoist the trophy on...

The Problem With Two Masters

Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt October 12, 2014 “The Problem With Two Masters” (Treasures, part 2) Matthew 6: 24 Perhaps you have seen the license plates that show the phrase “A House Divided,” accompanied by the logos of two rival college football teams…like Pitt ...