St. Paddy’s Day is often a frivolous “holiday” or just an ode to all things Irish. But the real life of St. Patrick is an inspiring example of trusting in Christ and following His call to serve those who are far beyond our own circle.

Here are the scriptures and messages from our Youth Sunday service. This annual service of worship is organized and presented by the teens in our church with oversight from our Christian Education Director Rick Stout. The theme of this year’s service was “Outreach”. In order of appearance, we

Are we using the test in the book of Acts as the basis for church membership? How did the earliest Christians approach the idea of inclusiveness?

The New Testament confronts us with our inclination to judge others and moves us to see that we are all sinners in need of God’s grace.

The creation story says that we are all created in God’s image and that what God creates is good. It also indicates that “it is not good to be alone” and that we are created for one another. This can relate both to marriage and to the church community.

This sermon is from our United Methodist Women Sunday. This annual event involves scores of women from our church in planning and presenting that Sunday’s service. In this sermon, Laurel Stiller speaks about the importance of boldness when called by God. Visit www.kentmethodist.org/live for the