Lairdsville United Methodist Church

Join us on Zoom for church tomorrow at 9:30. Just email me at [email protected] and I will get you a link invitation Bill

On this date in 1736: Robert Raikes, an English newspaper editor who founded Sunday schools to educate poor children, is born

Ever wondered what Psalm 23 means when it says in verse 5, "You anoint my head with oil"? Sheep can get their head caught in briers and die trying to get untan...gled. There are horrid little flies that like to torment sheep by laying eggs in their nostrils which turn into worms and drive the sheep to beat their head against a rock, sometimes to the point of death. Their ears and eyes are also susceptible to tormenting insects. A good shepherd will anoint the whole head of his sheep with oil in order to protect against the attacks and the torment of the flies. Only then, there is peace. That oil forms a barrier of protection against the evil that tries to destroy the sheep. Do you have times of mental torment? Do the worrisome thoughts invade your mind over and over? Do you beat your head against a wall trying to stop them? Have you ever asked God to anoint your head with oil? Oil in the scriptures is a picture of the Holy Spirit. His oil, the Holy Spirit, protects and makes it possible for you to fix your heart, mind, and eyes on Him today and always! There is peace in the valley! May our good Father anoint your head with His oil today so that your cup overflows with blessings! God is good and He is faithful to protect and is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 See more

Here's a promo for the first annual Delta Lake Christian Music Fest!

Last week, funerals were held for two very well-known people who contributed so much to our country in different waysJohn McCain and Aretha Franklin. Both have... been household names for years. It has been a time of grieving for their loved ones and for America. When each of us draws our last breath and faces eternity, what will be important is not how well-known we were. What will matter is what we did with Jesus Christ. Did we believe in the Son of God and His death, burial, and resurrection? Did we repent of our sin and accept Him as Savior and Lord? What we did with Jesus Christ will determine where we spend eternity. Jesus said, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). There are no exceptions. There is no other way to Heaven. And there is no better time than now. Trust in Him today.

Here's what you need to know about the scripture from the Old Testament, New Testament, and Apocrypha being read at John McCain's memorial services

Friends plead, "How can I help?" I don't always have an answer since anxiety feels like an isolated struggle, existing in my mind alone. Turns out, we can bring others alongside us in prayer.

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The Rapture and the Second Coming are often confused, but they are two distinct events on God’s prophecy timeline.

Practice the pause

Did you know that Iowa had devastating tornadoes that damaged or destroyed 700+ homes two weeks ago? Take just a few minutes to watch Dean’s story about what happened to him as a result of this storm. Samaritan's Purse is working there.

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God's Presence Daily Devotional for Tuesday, July 31st, 2018 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will ...be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5 God’s assignment for Joshua might have caused him some concern. Being the successor to Moses was no small task. Through Moses, God had turned the waters in Egypt into blood, parted the Red Sea, destroyed the Egyptian army, and miraculously fed the nation for forty years. God spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai and gave him His law. Joshua must have wondered how he could follow Moses. To erase any doubt, God assured Joshua that Moses’ accomplishments had all been due to God’s presence. Joshua grew confident because the same God who walked with Moses now walked with him (Josh. l:6). As you read the accounts of God’s miraculous work through men and women in the Bible, you may wonder if God still performs such miracles today. Be assured that the same God who walked with Moses, Joshua, Elijah, Peter, James, John, and Paul now lives within you. No power can defeat the God who guides you. The God who blessed them is just as capable of working out His purposes through your life. The same God who gave them victory over seemingly invincible enemies, who provided for them when their own resources were insufficient, and who guided them in their decisions, is prepared to work as powerfully in your life today. The heroes of the faith had one thing in common: They were all ordinary people with no power of their own. The difference is the mighty presence of God. Times may change, but the effect of God’s presence remains the same. See more