This coming Sunday, March 29, is Palm Sunday, the time in the church year when we remember the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem at the beginning of his last week. The Sunday gets its name from the historical fact that the disciples and the crowd laid palm branches in the path where the donkey…
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Lenten/Easter Series to Explore the Names of Jesus
Many of us have several names that are used for us in different circles. My father had a nickname that was totally unrelated to his real name but only his boyhood acquaintances called him by that appellation. A man in my previous church seemed to have two first names and was known pretty equally…
Services moving to the Fellowship Hall for this Sunday
Services moving to the Fellowship Hall for this Sunday Due to the bitter cold weather predicted for this weekend and the fact that several of our steps to keep our sanctuary warmer are still in process, we will meet in our fellowship hall this Sunday and on Ash Wednesday evening. Predictions for Sunday Feb. 22…
Sunday Morning Service Time to Change
After discussion and prayer, the church council unanimously voted to change the time of the Sunday morning worship service at Copper Hill United Methodist from 9 AM to 9:30 AM beginning 8 March, 2015 which is the beginning of daylight savings time. The idea was first proposed by young adult ladies meeting over tea…
Advantages of smaller churches
In our world today, we often think right away that bigger is better. But when it comes to churches, there are many people who prefer smaller churches and there are many good reasons for it. I saw another good article about this today. Here is the link. http://mastersdust.com/2015/01/29/5-things-small-churches-can-uniquely-offer-right-now/ I recently read a book chapter with…
Easter happenings
Easter morning at Copper Hill United Methodist was filled with joy amid a friendly welcoming atmosphere. Thanks to experienced cook Judy Holcomb and volunteers, we started with a gourmet breakfast. Service at 9 was filled music, heartfelt and well prepared. Pastor Kelvin surprised everyone by supplying the brass music. The Holiday choir sang an upbeat, “We…
Time to move back into our historic sanctuary
Winter worship has been great We have enjoyed our winter season worshipping in our fellowship hall. But, our desire is to get back into our sanctuary before Easter. Now that the weather is finally predicted to warm and it is only a few weeks until Easter (April 20), we are more than ready. As Robert…
Worship Service to Move to Fellowship Hall for Winter Months
Starting on January 12, 2014, Copper Hill United Methodist Church will hold its weekly 9 a.m. Sunday morning worship service in the Fellowship Hall at the rear of the sanctuary. Congregants are asked to enter through either the handicapped entrance on the west side of the sanctuary, or through the Fellowship Hall entrance….