June 21, 2020
This week, Rev. Mary Hagley joins us to talk about courage and finding our purpose in life.
This week, Rev. Mary Hagley joins us to talk about courage and finding our purpose in life.
June 14, 2020
The Pitbull Parables, Part 3: Discipline, Forgiveness and the Master's Pride
The Pitbull Parables, Part 3: Discipline, Forgiveness and the Master's Pride
June 7, 2020
The Pitbull Parables, Part 2: Enter His gates with great joy and thanksgiving .
The Pitbull Parables, Part 2: Enter His gates with great joy and thanksgiving .
May 31, 2020
The Pitbull Parables, Part 1: Claimed and Renamed; your new forever life.
The Pitbull Parables, Part 1: Claimed and Renamed; your new forever life.
May 24, 2020
The Prayer Paradox and your Eternal Timeline: It's easy to get tripped up in the hows, the whys and what-ifs of prayer, but don't miss the opportunity to converse with the One who loves you the most!
The Prayer Paradox and your Eternal Timeline: It's easy to get tripped up in the hows, the whys and what-ifs of prayer, but don't miss the opportunity to converse with the One who loves you the most!
May 17, 2020
You were created to be an instrument of God's love! Are you ready to be restored?
You were created to be an instrument of God's love! Are you ready to be restored?
May 10, 2020
It's Mother's Day and even though we cannot celebrate in our "normal" ways, today we are exploring how God and Mothers have the ability to remian close to us no matter our physical distances.
It's Mother's Day and even though we cannot celebrate in our "normal" ways, today we are exploring how God and Mothers have the ability to remian close to us no matter our physical distances.
May 3, 2020
Dear Members and Friends of Stony Creek United Methodist Church:
I am writing to you on behalf of the SCUMC Staff Pastor Parish Committee to notify you of some changes in the future of our church.
Bishop David A. Bard, Episcopal leader of the Michigan Conference, has approved Clinton and Stony Creek to become a two-point charge beginning July 1, 2020.
In the re-alignment, the two-point charge will be named Clinton/Stony Creek United Methodist Church. Each church will be a ½ time appointment, which makes this two-point charge a full-time appointment.
Bishop Bard and the Cabinet have appointed Pastor Michael Vollmer to serve as pastor of Clinton/Stony Creek UMC effective July 1, 2020. His first day to preach will be Sunday, July 5.
Pastor Vollmer is currently serving at the Centreville United Methodist Church. He has also served at a two-point charge in the past. He and his wife, Sarah, have been married 12 years and have two sons; AJ who is 6 years old and DeAndre who is 3 years old.
Please pray for Pastor Vollmer and his family as they transition as well as the Clinton/Stony Creek congregations as we move forward together.
God Bless.
Sincerely,
Belinda Husse
Chairperson, Stony Creek UMC SPRC
Dear Members and Friends of Stony Creek United Methodist Church:
I am writing to you on behalf of the SCUMC Staff Pastor Parish Committee to notify you of some changes in the future of our church.
Bishop David A. Bard, Episcopal leader of the Michigan Conference, has approved Clinton and Stony Creek to become a two-point charge beginning July 1, 2020.
In the re-alignment, the two-point charge will be named Clinton/Stony Creek United Methodist Church. Each church will be a ½ time appointment, which makes this two-point charge a full-time appointment.
Bishop Bard and the Cabinet have appointed Pastor Michael Vollmer to serve as pastor of Clinton/Stony Creek UMC effective July 1, 2020. His first day to preach will be Sunday, July 5.
Pastor Vollmer is currently serving at the Centreville United Methodist Church. He has also served at a two-point charge in the past. He and his wife, Sarah, have been married 12 years and have two sons; AJ who is 6 years old and DeAndre who is 3 years old.
Please pray for Pastor Vollmer and his family as they transition as well as the Clinton/Stony Creek congregations as we move forward together.
God Bless.
Sincerely,
Belinda Husse
Chairperson, Stony Creek UMC SPRC
May 3, 2020
Beyond the Tomb Part 3
Is perfection possible? How great is God's grace?
Beyond the Tomb Part 3
Is perfection possible? How great is God's grace?
April 29, 2020
It's hard being so perfect all the time!
Next Sunday we hope to answer the big question: "Is Perfection Possible?" Here is a teaser for you; a peak into what perfection looks like!
It's hard being so perfect all the time!
Next Sunday we hope to answer the big question: "Is Perfection Possible?" Here is a teaser for you; a peak into what perfection looks like!
April 26, 2020
Beyond the Tomb, Part 2
A look at Easter's impact on our faith.
Beyond the Tomb, Part 2
A look at Easter's impact on our faith.
April 19, 2020
Blessings to you church! And happy Easter season!
Today's video message is the beginning of a series entitled "Beyond the tomb!" We will be taking a deep dive into Easter's impact on our faith, exploring forgiveness, guilt, sanctification, and all the ways we should be carrying the spirit of Christ (and all the good work God has done in Easter) with us into everything we do.
Blessings to you church! And happy Easter season!
Today's video message is the beginning of a series entitled "Beyond the tomb!" We will be taking a deep dive into Easter's impact on our faith, exploring forgiveness, guilt, sanctification, and all the ways we should be carrying the spirit of Christ (and all the good work God has done in Easter) with us into everything we do.
April 12, 2020 - Easter Sunday
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
April 10, 2020 - Good Friday
Were you there when they crucified my Lord
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they nailed him to the tree?
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they pierced him in the side?
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when the sun refused to shine?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid him in the tomb?
April 9, 2020
Command-y Thursday
Why we call it Maundy Thursday and a look at the New Commandment.
Command-y Thursday
Why we call it Maundy Thursday and a look at the New Commandment.
April 5, 2020
Good Morning Church!
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday and we're looking at Matthew 21 verses 1-11 as follows from NRSV...
Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them immediately. ” This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying,
“Tell the daughter of Zion,
Look, your king is coming to you,
humble, and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting,
“Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, “Who is this?” The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.”
Good Morning Church!
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday and we're looking at Matthew 21 verses 1-11 as follows from NRSV...
Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
When they had come near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them immediately. ” This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying,
“Tell the daughter of Zion,
Look, your king is coming to you,
humble, and mounted on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”
The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them; they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and that followed were shouting,
“Hosanna to the Son of David!
Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
Hosanna in the highest heaven!”
When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, “Who is this?” The crowds were saying, “This is the prophet Jesus from Nazareth in Galilee.”
March 29, 2020
Good Morning Church!
This Sunday's message deals with the mindset we apply to change and where we see God in change. It also contains a special announcement concerning some upcoming changes at Stony Creek United Methodist Church.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that by testing you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2
Be present and be present tense. God Bless!
Good Morning Church!
This Sunday's message deals with the mindset we apply to change and where we see God in change. It also contains a special announcement concerning some upcoming changes at Stony Creek United Methodist Church.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind that by testing you may discern what is the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2
Be present and be present tense. God Bless!
Hello Everyone:
I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy & safe during this time of social distancing.
On Wednesday evening I received a call from District Superintendent, Reverend Elizabeth Hill. She informed me that Pastor Nate has been reassigned to “Hope United Methodist Church” in Edwardsburg, MI effective July 1, 2020. Pastor Nate’s last day to preach at Stony Creek will be on June 7. The Book of Discipline allows two weeks (June 21 & June 28) to move and he will be using June 14 as vacation.
On July 1, SCUMC will become a 2 point charge church meaning a full-time pastor will split his/her time between SCUMC and another church yet to be determined. We will still have worship service every Sunday, but adjustments may have to be made to our actual time of service.
Reverend Hill did not give me any information regarding who our new pastor will be. They are working diligently to find Pastor Nate’s replacement as well as another church to be put with SCUMC as the other half of the 2 point charge. I was hoping this would work out differently, but I believe we at SCUMC will come together and work hard to do what is needed to move forward in a positive way. We have done and continue to do great things under Pastor Nate’s leadership and guidance throughout our community and within our congregation as well. We need to stay positive and keep working hard to continue on this path.
As difficult as it is to see the Starkey family move on, I feel Pastor Nate & Amy have a lot to offer the Edwardsburg congregation & I wish them well in their future ministries. They, as well as Kaylen, Sam & Aaron, will truly be missed. Hopefully, we will have time to have a farewell gathering for Pastor Nate and his family; as well as a welcoming gathering for our new pastor. We will have to take one day at a time and see how things work out.
If you know of anyone who may attend church but may not be members etc., please share this information with them as well.
Please pray for those working hard to find the right pastor for SCUMC and for Pastor Nate & his family as they prepare for another move.
God bless you all.
Belinda Husse, SPRC Chair
I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy & safe during this time of social distancing.
On Wednesday evening I received a call from District Superintendent, Reverend Elizabeth Hill. She informed me that Pastor Nate has been reassigned to “Hope United Methodist Church” in Edwardsburg, MI effective July 1, 2020. Pastor Nate’s last day to preach at Stony Creek will be on June 7. The Book of Discipline allows two weeks (June 21 & June 28) to move and he will be using June 14 as vacation.
On July 1, SCUMC will become a 2 point charge church meaning a full-time pastor will split his/her time between SCUMC and another church yet to be determined. We will still have worship service every Sunday, but adjustments may have to be made to our actual time of service.
Reverend Hill did not give me any information regarding who our new pastor will be. They are working diligently to find Pastor Nate’s replacement as well as another church to be put with SCUMC as the other half of the 2 point charge. I was hoping this would work out differently, but I believe we at SCUMC will come together and work hard to do what is needed to move forward in a positive way. We have done and continue to do great things under Pastor Nate’s leadership and guidance throughout our community and within our congregation as well. We need to stay positive and keep working hard to continue on this path.
As difficult as it is to see the Starkey family move on, I feel Pastor Nate & Amy have a lot to offer the Edwardsburg congregation & I wish them well in their future ministries. They, as well as Kaylen, Sam & Aaron, will truly be missed. Hopefully, we will have time to have a farewell gathering for Pastor Nate and his family; as well as a welcoming gathering for our new pastor. We will have to take one day at a time and see how things work out.
If you know of anyone who may attend church but may not be members etc., please share this information with them as well.
Please pray for those working hard to find the right pastor for SCUMC and for Pastor Nate & his family as they prepare for another move.
God bless you all.
Belinda Husse, SPRC Chair
March 22, 2020
Greetings again in the name our Lord and Savior! I pray this message finds you well. I write today to encourage you to stay the course. Though it has been a difficult journey and will likely continue to be so, we are doing good for all people. Until we gather again in Holy Worship, I invite you to continue praying for and with one another, praying for the world, studying scripture, and offering your best to the world for the glory of God.
Stay tuned to the church's website for updates, invitations to online gatherings, and messages of hope and praise. Below is the latest video message.
In the near future we hope to schedule online meetings where we can connect digitally. I know this won't reach everyone in our congregation, but it's a start.
A very important scripture, I think relevant to the place we find ourselves today, is this:
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! " (Galatians 6:9-11 NIV)
I hope you will carry this scripture with you throughout your week, even your life. Reflect on it. Live it out. Do so for the glory of God, in Jesus' name!
Greetings again in the name our Lord and Savior! I pray this message finds you well. I write today to encourage you to stay the course. Though it has been a difficult journey and will likely continue to be so, we are doing good for all people. Until we gather again in Holy Worship, I invite you to continue praying for and with one another, praying for the world, studying scripture, and offering your best to the world for the glory of God.
Stay tuned to the church's website for updates, invitations to online gatherings, and messages of hope and praise. Below is the latest video message.
In the near future we hope to schedule online meetings where we can connect digitally. I know this won't reach everyone in our congregation, but it's a start.
A very important scripture, I think relevant to the place we find ourselves today, is this:
"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand! " (Galatians 6:9-11 NIV)
I hope you will carry this scripture with you throughout your week, even your life. Reflect on it. Live it out. Do so for the glory of God, in Jesus' name!
March 15, 2020
Blessings to you all.
As I hope you know by now, our public worship services will be canceled through the remainder of March. Though we are taking measures to remain physically separated, we want to explore the many ways we can remain spiritually connected. We hope that you will continue to remain in prayer, in study of the scriptures, and in a peaceful place of worshipping our holy God.
We also invite you to engage in the video series that we will be releasing over the next few weeks, containing scripture readings, pastoral messages, and invitations to the many ways we can remain United in serving and loving one another well, for the glory of God.
Also, we invite you to remain in communication with each other, calling on friends and neighbors, and checking on their well-being. If you know of anyone who is in need of food, materials, prayer, etc, please call or text Pastor Nate at (586) 229-5767
May the grace and peace of the Lord surround you!
Blessings to you all.
As I hope you know by now, our public worship services will be canceled through the remainder of March. Though we are taking measures to remain physically separated, we want to explore the many ways we can remain spiritually connected. We hope that you will continue to remain in prayer, in study of the scriptures, and in a peaceful place of worshipping our holy God.
We also invite you to engage in the video series that we will be releasing over the next few weeks, containing scripture readings, pastoral messages, and invitations to the many ways we can remain United in serving and loving one another well, for the glory of God.
Also, we invite you to remain in communication with each other, calling on friends and neighbors, and checking on their well-being. If you know of anyone who is in need of food, materials, prayer, etc, please call or text Pastor Nate at (586) 229-5767
May the grace and peace of the Lord surround you!