Jesus taught us that we should treat others as we want to be treated. This is commonly known as The Golden Rule, and holds the power to bring people together again. What one word expresses how you would like to be treated? We will look at Kindness, Respect, Compassion, Love, and Humility.
At Carlisle UMC our vision is to Live Like Jesus. The Sermon on the Mount is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what living like Jesus means. The decision to follow Jesus means saying yes to a countercultural way of living as part of God's people and God's kingdom. This is the way.
You think you know the story of Jonah, but do you really? Maybe the story of this reluctant prophet is really the story of each of us and our relationship with God whose grace, love, and mercy is for ALL.
Discuss what Christians believe and why those beliefs answer our deepest questions by looking at the Apostles Creed. Learn how to be comfortable speaking about core beliefs and encourage conversations about our core christian beliefs.
Let's begin summer by getting back to basics. Methodists have relied for over 250 years on 3 simple rules to guide our life of faith. 1. Do No Harm 2. Do Good 3. Stay in Love with God. Discover how these 3 simple rules can help you Live Like Jesus.
Who is Jesus? This enduring question is one that people ask all the time. The gospel of John gives a unique perspective on the identity of Jesus by giving us compelling and memorable images that point to the truth of who He is for us all.
How do we find hope, live in hope, and give hope away? We all need hope, but sometimes it can feel hard to find. Let's start 2024 with a dose of hope. We will discover the wisdom that the Bible has to share about hope.
For 2000 years, people have turned to the story and message of John the Baptist to understand how to prepare their hearts to receive Jesus. We turn once again to listen to his message and learn from his life so that Christ may be born in our hearts and lives again this Christmas.
Our church vision is that we are a community of people who strive to Live Like Jesus. What does living like Jesus look like? It is a lifelong journey in which we become more and more like Jesus. We will explore the 4 rhythms of life that help us Live Like Jesus: Worship - Grow - Connect - and Serve.
"Now to him who by the power at work within us is able to accomplish abundantly far more than all we can ask or imagine." - Ephesians 3:20
Our first 10 years as a congregation have been filled with God moments. As we celebrate all that God has done, we look forward to all that God can do. Imagine the people who will find a life-giving journey with Jesus, IN community and FOR our community in this place and sent out to Live Like Jesus wherever they go. It's time to dream about all that God will do in the next 10 years.
God's purpose for your life may look different from someone else's - and sometimes we don't respond as faithfully to our God-given purpose as God (or even we) might prefer. Yet, God's call on our lives remains. By looking at the story of David - who may have started out faithfully answering God's call but also found himself wrestling deeply with his own sin, his misuse of power, and the pain he inflicted upon others - this series reminds us of what our God-given purpose is, and challenges us in how we might truly live into it.
God's creation can be a source of awe, wonder, and lessons on faith. Jesus taught by inviting us to consider the birds and seeds and flowers and the psalms tells us that the heavens declare the glory of God. The book of scripture and book of creation both point to their creator. This summer we will take time to consider God's good creation and the lessons for faith and life we find as we consider God's creation and God's creatures!