“True Love” is the title for August message series Have you ever wondered about the origins of Christian teaching about love? We take it for granted without thinking about it. Our new August message series called “True Love” promises to be an interesting one filled with human interest as well as basic Christian teaching. Your…
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Bishops’ letter on our response to the influx of immigrant children
Many have had differing responses to the immigration crisis on the southern border of the United States. Sometimes the responses have not reflected an understanding of the teaching of Scripture. Here is an excellent letter from the United Methodist bishops of the Texas area who are close to the problem urging the people of the UMC toward a positive…
Summer picnic a big success
The weather was great; the food was better; and the company was the best. Sunday afternoon, July 13,at Sunrise Park, children, young adults and grandparents from Copper Hill Church gathered for a fun-filled afternoon. Swimming was the main activity for most of the children and a few older folks as well. JoAnne intrigued the crowd…
Sermon series for July focuses on our church’s heritage and future
My wife and I feel privileged to have served at Copper Hill United Methodist for a year now. Just as I began my ministry talking about what it means to be the church, so I felt it would be a good thing in this anniversary month to revisit that theme. Long range planning and our 200th…
Family relationships are the theme for May and June
All of us rejoice when our closest relationships are doing well. And nothing bums us out as much as having tension between us and our best friends or closest family members. Fortunately for us, the Bible is a great resource for practical how-to ideas that can help us interact with others in healthier ways and recover…
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…
Exceptional Palm Sunday service
There was lots of joy and praise and excitement at Copper Hill United Methodist Church this Palm Sunday morning. Two sixth-graders, Hunter Prevost and Christopher Collins, had completed basic beliefs class with Pastor Kelvin Jones and were ready to be confirmed. Five additional new members were ready to reaffirm their faith and join the…
More messages planned in the Lenten/Easter series
Our Lenten/Easter series of messages, “Footsteps of Jesus” has taken us back to the original life and times of Jesus to help us understand his character, his values, and his concerns. Looking at incidents in the life of Jesus has inspired us to worship him and to follow in his footsteps of love and caring…
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…
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Ministry Encourages
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Ministry Encourages During my ministerial training, I interned as a chaplain at a nursing home. I was shocked to learn that many longtime residents of the home received no visitors. Jesus listed visiting the sick as one of those charitable actions that we can…