Today’s service tells the story of the Passion of Christ. As you hear it please remember how shocking and unexpected it was to everyone except those elite members of the Temple who set out to get rid of Jesus. How devastating it had to be to those that believed Jesus to be the Messiah; the…
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4-9-20 Service – Maundy Thursday
Please join me in this Maundy Thursday service as we review all that has occured with Jesus and his disciples over the past few weeks leading up to, and through, the Last Supper. Blessings, Pastor Rick
4-5-20 Service – Palm Sunday – From a Distance (by Lois Bartelt)
Today’s special message is brought to you from Lois Bartelt. My wife, Sherry, had been scheduled for hip replacement surgery on April 2nd. Consequently, Lois had graciously agreed to preach in my place. Given the current COVID-19 situation, however, Sherry’s surgery was postponed. Nevertheless, I felt we could all benefit from hearing the message Lois…
3-29-20 Service – Out of the Depths
While we’re not able to worship together due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus I hope God keeps you all safe and healthy. For the final song of today’s service I’m playing Peace In Christ by 5 year-old Claire Ryann Crosby and her father. The link below will take you to their You Tube video which is…
3-22-20 Service – In Right Paths
This is our second week of isolation due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus. I pray that God will keep you all safe and well. If you need assistance with anything please let me know (616-990-4717). Blessings, Pastor Rick
COVID-19 Community Information Link
Saugatuck UMC is a member of the Saugatuck Douglas Area Business Association (SDABA) which has been monitoring the increasing COVID-19 threat to our communities. The following link is to their website which is updated daily to provide advice from our city, state and federal governments helping us all combat this virus together. https://saugatuckdouglas.com/covid-19-community-info/
3-15-20 Service – Worship and Bow Down
We will be going through the final 3 weeks of Lent remotely due to the Covid-19 Coronavirus. I pray God will keep all of you warm, safe and healthy. And, I’ll look forward to seeing you all again soon. If you need any assistance with anything please let me know. My number is 616-990-4717. God…
Due to Covid-19 In-Person Church Services are Cancelled – Listen Online Instead
Bishop David Bard requested that all United Methodist Churches in the Michigan Area cancel in-person, face-to-face gatherings for the remainder of this month out of an abundance of caution as more details about the COVID-19 crisis emerge. Area congregations are encouraged to use this pause of regular activities to consider what is essential in their…