Shining Moments

Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt February 15, 2015 “Shining Moments” Mark 9:2-8 For many families Harry Potter has become a familiar friend. My grandchildren introduced me to this series and each year a different book in the series appeared on their Christmas lists....

The Exorcist

Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt February 1, 2015 “The Exorcist” Mark 1: 21-28 It has been centuries since the man with the unclean spirit was healed; our understanding of our bodies has increased in leaps and bounds. We know even more about the miracles of our...

It’s Only the First Step

Words of Faith Rev. Rita S. Platt January 25, 2015 “It’s Only the First Step” Mark 1:14-20 What would make you drop everything and pursue an entirely new life? A great job offer? A marriage proposal? The chance to make a huge difference in another part of the world?...

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...