July 24, 2022 | Worship
“Lord, Bring Us To You,” based on Matthew 14:22-33. What happens when we leave our space and follow Jesus into God’s space? God’s space is not always safe or comfortable. Are we willing to trust Jesus to guide us? And, when need be, to carry us in God’s space? Message by Pastor Amy Powell. Worship includes: Welcome Honest Questions, Compassionate Response Teaching and Message Response to the Word Ministry Moment for Vacation Bible School Blessing & Benediction Worship Leaders: Pastors | Steve Scott,…
July 17, 2022 | Worship
Do We Work Too Hard or Not Enough? And how do we find the time to talk about it? Worship includes: Welcome Ministry of Music | “Lonesome Valley/We Shall Walk,” sung by Caryn Baham, Victoria Schwarz, Liz Wrigley. Teaching and Message | Pastor Steve Scott Celebration of Heritage Sunday | Honoring those who have been members of Cargill UMC for 50 years or more. Ministry Moment | Upcoming Vacation Bible School Blessing & Benediction Today’s Scripture focus: Luke 10:38-42 At this…
July 10, 2022 | Worship
Sitting with Our Anger While God Sorts It Out. We are a mix of generosity and stinginess, kindness and self-focus. If we humbly accept that of ourselves and others, can we let God be God, realizing we are not? Scripture focus: Psalm 82
July 3, 2022 | Worship
Freedom with Responsibility. Along with our freedom, we are given a responsibility. How do we use our freedom to serve others? Scripture focus: Galatians 5 & 6
June 26, 2022 | Worship
The Path of Discipleship. As we say farewell to our associate pastor Seongmin Kim, we are reminded that as she moves on and we continue on, all of us are on a path of discipleship. Pastor Seongmin has been appointed to serve as pastor of Lake Mills UMC beginning July 1. She came to Cargill in 2018, the year she was commissioned as a provisional member of the Wisconsin Conference. “I truly enjoyed learning and growing up through the ministry…
June 19, 2022 | Worship
Looking Up. These words were written for us: “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” We celebrate the launch of a new health and wellness ministry at Cargill UMC. We also celebrate Father’s Day. Scripture focus: 3 John 1:2, Genesis 9:13
June 12, 2022 | Worship
Trinity Sunday. Preaching will be the Rev. Caryn Baham, an ordained pastor in the Reformed Church of America. She serves as hospice chaplain at Mercy Home Health/ Hospice. Caryn, who has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music, also is a member of the Cargill UMC choir. Scripture focus: Romans 5:1-5 Anthem: On Justice Truth and Peace, Wesley Chorale, by Amy Bernon
June 5, 2022 | Worship
Pentecost & Graduation Sunday. This celebration focuses on the work of the Holy Spirit. One of the famous stories recounts people miraculously speaking multiple languages so others could understand them. Was it a miracle of speaking, or of listening? Scripture focus: Acts 2:1-21. Anthem – Whirlwind Spirit, Wesley Quartet, by Johnathan and Joseph Martin
June 2, 2022 | Microwave Message
The Microwave Message, in less time than it takes to line up in alphabetical order
Confirmation Ceremony | May 15, 2022
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May 29, 2022 | Worship
Worship at Cargill UMC the weekend after yet another school shooting, this time in Uvalde, Texas. Pastor Steve Scott preaches “On What Can We Agree?” based on Scripture from John 17:20-26. Ministry of music | Blades of Grass and Pure White Stones, Cargill Quartet (begins at 8:52 elapsed time) Scripture at 12:27 elapsed time Message begins at 15:00 elapsed time
May 22, 2022 | Worship
Opening the Heart. God doesn’t tap us on the shoulder and then leave us alone to figure it out from there. God is a constant presence, guiding, advising, hinting, strengthening us for the journey into discipleship. Scripture focus: John 14:23-29 Anthem – The Lord Bless You and Keep You, Wesley Chorale, by John Rutter