Worship at Grace MAY 2019May 4/5 -Scripture: Acts 9:1-20
Sermon: “Something Like Scales” Communion: Musical setting A, pp. 17-18 UMH May 11/12 -Festival of the Christian Home (Teacher Appreciation Sunday & Confirmation Sunday) Scripture: Psalm 23 Sermon: “Home” May 18/19 -Communion (Camp Sunday & Hane Baptism) Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4 Sermon: “Hum a Few Bars” Communion: Word & Table II UMH May 25/26- Jim GONE (Sr. Recognition) |
PASTOR JIM SHIRBROUN
Jim is the spouse of one (Beverly), the parent of three (Mark, Greg and David), the parent-in-law of one (Jenny) and Grandpa of two (Elliot & Callen...Mark and Jenny sons).
Jim received his Bachelor’s degree (in Animal Science and Ag. Journalism) from Iowa State in 1980 and graduated from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1985 with a Masters of Divinity degree. He has served the following United Methodist congregations: Immanuel (Des Moines), First (Ankeny), St. Paul's (Cedar Rapids) and Collegiate/Wesley (Ames). Jim loves to cook (beyond the thousands of omelets he's prepared for students in the last 20 years). He has been collecting and researching antique horse bridle bits since he was a teenager and has one in his collection which is 3,000 years old. Jim claims his hobby is semi-biblical, citing James 1:26 and 3:3. |
Summer Worship Series… ”By the Water”
Whether it’s a swimming pool, lake, pond, fountain, river, ocean…or a “kiddie pool”, many of us love to spend at least part of our summer “by the water”, yes?
Well, our Summer Worship Series is going to spend 10 weeks or more “by the water”! No, we’re not leaving the sanctuary (though I COULD be tempted!).
Instead, most, if not all, of our summer worship experiences will find us figuratively “By the Water”. Our scriptures, sermons…even some songs… will emphasize water-based aspects of our relationship with God.
Come on in…the water is FINE! (No sun screen, life jackets or fishing gear are required!)
Well, our Summer Worship Series is going to spend 10 weeks or more “by the water”! No, we’re not leaving the sanctuary (though I COULD be tempted!).
Instead, most, if not all, of our summer worship experiences will find us figuratively “By the Water”. Our scriptures, sermons…even some songs… will emphasize water-based aspects of our relationship with God.
Come on in…the water is FINE! (No sun screen, life jackets or fishing gear are required!)
Sunday Morning Adult Groups
We’ve enjoyed MANY deep discussions and sharing of insights over the past year in our 8:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Book Studies.
In January, a new 11:15 a.m. option, brought another Sunday morning opportunity to talk about that week’s worship experience AND learn and grow together as we had conversations about a W I D E range of topics.
BOTH opportunities will be returning in the fall. In the meantime, we’ll be searching for great books to explore together and a new lineup of topics to drive our conversations. We hope you’ll be a part of these wonderful opportunities to find our paths and share the journey of faith when they return in September.
In January, a new 11:15 a.m. option, brought another Sunday morning opportunity to talk about that week’s worship experience AND learn and grow together as we had conversations about a W I D E range of topics.
BOTH opportunities will be returning in the fall. In the meantime, we’ll be searching for great books to explore together and a new lineup of topics to drive our conversations. We hope you’ll be a part of these wonderful opportunities to find our paths and share the journey of faith when they return in September.