Watch the service Assurances drawn from Jesus’ appearance to the disciples by the Sea of Galilee Today was Communion Sunday and Pastor Kelvin drew inspiration for us from one of the incidents in the Gospels where Jesus fed the disciples. The appearance of the Risen Christ to the disciples by the Sea of Galilee was…
Category: Inspirational
Our Response
Watch the service Jean Schlapfer speaks Again this week Copper Hill welcomed lay speaker Jean Schlapfer of the Bakerville, CT UMC Church and Karen Ahijevych shared the Power Pak moment. Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne enjoyed the second of two weeks vacation in preparation for their transition to full retirement at the end of June.
God Works Eternally
Watch the service Jean Schlapfer speaks It was a good message today from lay speaker Jean Schlapfer of the Bakerville, CT UMC Church. Karen Ahijevych shared the Power Pak moment. Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne are enjoying two weeks vacation in preparation for their transition to full retirement at the end of June.
A Journey of Faith
Watch the service The Road to Emmaus and us In many ways, the experience of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus is similar to our own journey of faith. Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne pointed out that sometimes we are hesitant to believe, just as they were. But, by God’s grace, we open our…
Mary Discovers the Empty Tomb
Watch the service Easter service is a double celebration Today was a day of rejoicing at Copper Hill Church both because it is Easter and because it is the first official public in-person service in our historic sanctuary in more than a year. We began outside so we could sing an Easter hymn together. Then…
The Climactic Cross
Watch the service From Palm Sunday to the Cross It was a joy to again sing the traditional Palm Sunday anthem, Hosanna, Loud Hosanna, remembering the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Then in today’s message, I looked toward Good Friday and helped us all to think about how the cross of Jesus was a…
Prayer Can Change Your Life
Watch the Service JoAnne shares inspiration to encourage prayer Everyone talks about prayer, but how refreshing to hear stories of answers to prayer and practical encouragements for our own personal times of talking to God. Pastor Kelvin was off today recuperating from hernia surgery, so JoAnne led the service and lifted our spirits with a…
Keep Going for Jesus
Watch the service Perseverance is a key skill This morning Pastor Kelvin encouraged everyone to show spiritual tenacity. When we persist in the practice of our faith, our influence grows and so does our spiritual reward. As we continue in our prayers we build God’s work. As we persevere in overcoming our own failures and…
Value Life
Watch the Service To be alive is a gift from God Today Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne spoke about how highly valued we are by God. We are his creation in three ways. By creating the first couple, God brought humankind into being. God is active in the creation of each person in the womb too…
Overcoming Prejudice
Watch the service Help on a tough issue Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne talked about how we can overcome prejudice. We are undergirded in our quest by a powerful theology of spiritual unity taught and exemplified by Jesus. But we must go beyond thinking to practical action. Love in action listens. Love prays. Love speaks up…