Go and Tell

October 26, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 5:1-20 FIELD NOTES What has God done for you?  What is God doing for you currently?  When I was in High School, I remember my youth group was on a mission trip and on that trip, during one of the evening worship services, one of our students was to give a…

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The Power to Refocus a Distracted Mind

This week’s preacher: Dr. Davis Chappell. This week we continue our series, Power-Full, on the power of Jesus. This series is the second 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: Mark 5:1-20

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Lectio Divina: Day Two

October 24, 2020 Mark 2:1-12 New International Version Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 They gathered in such large numbers that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men…

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Lectio Divina

October 23, 2020 Mark 2:1-12 The Voice Translation 1-2 Some days later when Jesus came back to Capernaum, people heard that Jesus was back in town and many gathered at the house where He was staying. Soon the crowd overflowed from the house into the streets, and still more people pressed forward to hear Jesus teaching the message of…

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Roof Moments

October 22, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 2:1-12 FIELD NOTES When I was younger, my dad got sick.  Really sick.  He needed a new liver, and soon.  I was never one to take prayer requests to my pastor.  I didn’t want to be a bother.  I know, in retrospect that sounds silly, but it’s how I felt.  I’m sure some of you…

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Laughter

October 21, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 2:1-12 FIELD NOTES My son is sitting on the floor watching a movie as I write this.  He’s laughing hysterically.  Filled with joy.  I have to think this joy filled Jesus during this story.  Imagine, he’s in the middle of teaching, when all of a sudden he’s interrupted by some guys trying their…

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Don’t Be a Pharisee

October 20, 2020 DAILY READING Mark 2:1-12 FIELD NOTES Pharisees, man.  They just don’t get it.  Jesus refuses to fit into their expectation of the Messiah.  Because of that, they can’t see the divinity in him.  Of course Jesus can forgive sins.  But because he doesn’t fit their box of who God is, he must not be the One.  How often…

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1. Spiritual Disciplines – Introduction

In their inaugural episode, the BUMC Student Ministry staff discuss how the pandemic has been affecting their current habits and schedules and learn what unpopular opinions each of them hold. Hannah shows her prowess at European sports trivia, and Adam DOES NOT like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

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October 30 – Intro to Weaving

October 30, 5-6 p.m. Little to no experience with weaving? No worries, this class is for you! We’ll go over how to make a loom with supplies in your home, basic techniques and tips to get you started, and the best resources and creators for continuing your weaving education. If you own a loom, have…

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