15. Topic – Disagreeing

The staff take their time discussing the topic for this week: disagreeing. We learn what books they haven’t finished reading, and in our “Oldies vs Youngies” segment Adam and Lee get called old. It’s gonna be/was epic. Follow To the Table and the BUMC Student Ministry here: @tothetablebumcsm @bumcsm @lglfrench @a.c.jonesiv @mcknightowl @hannahlynn951 @masonleecaviness Timestamps:…

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Heartwarming

March 16, 2021 By Michele Crater, Creative Director DAILY READING Psalm 107:1-16 John Wesley spoke of feeling his heart “strangely warmed” when he first became personally aware of God’s love for him, John the pastor. Growing up in the church, I had a very similar experience to Wesley, in that for so many years I…

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Love Your Neighbor

March 15, 2021 By Audrey, Age 8 Our family jumped as the doorbell rang. I went to see who it was, but all I saw was a beautiful bunch of tulips.  The tulips were from our neighbors down the street.  We receive lots of treats from our friends and neighbors.  On our doorstep we have…

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The Denial (Dr. Davis Chappell)

This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. We continue our series on the passion of Jesus called “Passion.” This series is the fifth in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Matthew 26:69-75

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The Denial (Rev. Toi King)

This week’s preacher: Rev. Toi King. We continue our series on the passion of Jesus called “Passion.” This series is the fifth in our year-long focus on intentional discipleship called “Walking with Jesus.” Learn how you can be more intentional in your walk with Jesus at bumc.net/journey. Our Scripture reading: Matthew 26:69-75

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Born of Water and Spirit

March 13, 2021 By Blair Meeks DAILY READING Romans 6:1-11; John 3:1-10 Tomorrow on the Fourth Sunday of Lent, churches in England will celebrate “Mothering Sunday.” In recent years, stores like Hallmark have added some frills borrowed from Mother’s Day in the US to the English observance, but Mothering Sunday is still essentially a church…

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Give Thanks

March 12, 2021 By Hallie Mae Kirk, Age 11 DAILY READING Psalm 107:1-3 Today is my birthday. And I don’t remember the day I was born, but I have heard it was a very joyful day.  When I celebrate my birthday, I give thanks to the Lord. At the beginning of Psalm 107, it says,…

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Daily Pressures

March 11, 2021 By Dr. Davis Chappell, Senior Pastor DAILY READING “Besides everything else, I face daily the pressure of my concern for all the churches.” 2 Corinthians 11:28  A while back a friend of mine shared with me a piece written by a pastor called “Apostolic Anxiety.” The article stated that 2 Corinthians 11:28 always seemed like a…

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Drew Hart

Drew Hart is the author of Trouble I’ve Seen and Who Will Be a Witness?  He’s also a professor of Theology and Anti-Racism activist. In this episode we dive into his life and some of the themes found in his newest book, Who Will Be a Witness?

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Abundant Love

March 10, 2021 By Tracey Levine, Executive Director of Healing Housing In 1995 my husband had a wonderful job opportunity present itself in Monterey Bay, CA.  We packed up our 3 children and moved from New York to the most magnificent and rugged coastline this midwest gal had ever seen.  God’s handiwork was never lost…

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