Dear Church Family, It was so nice to see you all today. The weather was beautiful, the music was excellent and the singing was out standing. What a great way to worship God together. In today’s message we talk about the need to hold fast to that which is good with the ultimate good being…
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Saugatuck UMC Recorded Church Services
8-23-20 Service – Who Do You Say That I Am
Dear Church Family, It’s hard to believe that the summer is so rapidly flying by. Even though we’re still struggling with the Coronavirus, the City of Saugatuck is extremely vibrant and alive which is great news for all of the local businesses that rely on visitors to survive. God is good…all the time. Today’s message…
8-16-20 Service – Does Christ Live Here
Pastor Rick Church Family, Today’s message was graciously provided by Rev. David Meister; a master preacher. I appreciate his assistance as I was off helping to tend to my wife, Sherry, who had her second hip replacement surgery on Thursday. She is doing well, and we thank all of you for your kind thoughts and…
8-9-20 Service – What Are You Looking At
Pastor Rick Dear Church Family, Today’s message reminds us that if we keep our eyes on Jesus we will be safe. That’s good to know in this world that is so challenging right now. Keeping our focus on him and will enable us to truly do as he pleases and achieve the goals he establishes…
8-2-20 Service – Limitless Blessings
Dear Church Family, In the feeding of the 5,000 (the Jews) and the 4,000 (the Gentiles) Jesus teaches us that he came for all mankind and that all who partake of his “bread” will be saved and have eternal life in heaven. He also shows that God’s blessings are limitless and not constrained by our…
7-26-20 Service – Nothing Can Separate Us
Dear Church Family, The thought of the week is this: Nothing can separate us from God’s love. Nothing, no one, no situation, no words, no power, nothing… except ourselves. God is always there for us. We have to make sure we are there for him. Don’t shut him out of your life. Seek him, accept…
7-19-20 Service – The Wheat and the Weeds
Church Family, Blessings to you on this wonderful summer day. Today’s message discusses the distinction between the people of God (the Wheat) and those of the Devil (the Weeds). It reminds us that it’s not up to us to judge anyone since we can’t tell which is which. We need to leave that up to…
7-12-20 Service – Still Free 2
Dear Church Family, Today’s message revolves around our freedom of religion and the challenges we currently face to that right. While this may come across as somewhat depressing, we must remember that God is still in control and all things are possible through him. It’s important that we remember to pray, witness to our faith,…
7-5-20 Service – Still Free
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I pray you are staying safe and remain well. Today’s message reminds us of the God given rights we have along with the right of free speech provided by the 1st Amendment to the Constitution. I believe it is essential that we defend these rights enabling our country to…
6-28-20 Service – Stay Out of the Mud
Dear Friends in Christ, Mud puddles can be a lot of fun; jumping, splashing, getting everything good and dirty. Sin can be a lot like that until we are coated in dirt that we can’t overcome. Thankfully, God has washed us clean through our baptism. Now it’s up to us to stay out of the…