by southa | Feb 22, 2015 | Faith Words
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....
by southa | Feb 22, 2015 | Faith Words
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...
by southa | Feb 22, 2015 | Faith Words
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?...
by southa | Jan 27, 2015 | Faith Words
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,...
by southa | Jan 27, 2015 | Faith Words
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...
by southa | Jan 27, 2015 | Faith Words
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...