We have returned to In-Person worship in the sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. & also on Facebook Live
The Lectionary readings for this week are Genesis 21:8-21; Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17; Romans 6:1b-11; Matthew 10:24-39. The sermon is titled, Words to the Wise. Scripture references include Ecclesiastes 3:1-4; Matthew 22:37-40; Luke 10:25-37; John 10:10b; Ephesians 5:15-20; II Corinthians 5:17, 20; Micah 6:8; John 15:5; Matthew 7:24-27; I Kings 19:11-12; John 14:15-18; John 3:16-17; Philippians 1:3-7a, 9-11.
The sermon today, A Father's Gift, is based on the Parable of the Lost Son found in Luke 15:11-24. The Lectionary readings are Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7; Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19; Romans 5:1-8; Matthew 9:35-10:8
This week's sermon is titled, Do What!? The Scripture references are Matthew 22:34-40 & Luke 10:25-37. The Lectionary readings are Genesis 12:1-9; Psalm 33:1-12; Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26.
The Lectionary readings are Genesis 1:1-2:4a; Psalm 8; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; Matthew 28:16-20. The message this week is titled, Ordinary Time. The Scripture reference is Acts 4:1-20
The sermon this week is titled, Wait! The Scripture readings are Acts 1:1-8 and Acts 2:1-13. The Lectionary readings for this week include Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; I Corinthians 12:3b-13; John 7:37-39.
The Lectionary readings for this week are Acts 1:6-14; Psalm 68:1-10; I Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11; John 17:1-11. Our guest speaker for this week is Mike Miller.
Today we are honoring our high school and college graduates and our mothers on Mother's Day! The sermon is titled, Joy for the Journey. The Scripture readings are John 15:5, 9-11. The Lectionary readings include Acts 17:22-31; Psalm66:8-20; I Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21.
The Lectionary Readings for this week include Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; I Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14. The sermon is titled, We Are Easter People! The Scripture references are Luke 24:36-49 & I Corinthians 15:1-8a
Our Youth Representative to the Church Council is delivering the sermon this week, titled, It's Never Too Late. The Scripture references are Joel 2:12-13; Ephesians 1:7,-8, 18-21. The Lectionary readings for the week are Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; I Peter 2:19-25 and John 10:1-10.
The Lectionary readings for this week are Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; I Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35. The sermon is titled, After the Resurrection: Come and Have Breakfast. The Scripture reference for the sermon is John 21:1-14.
This week's message is from Luke 24:13-35 and is titled, Walking to Emmaus. The Lectionary readings include Acts 2:14a, 22-32; Psalm 16: I Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
The Lectionary readings for today include Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-18; Matthew 28:1-10. The sermon for this Easter Sunday is titled, What's It All About? The Scripture references are Luke 24:1-12 and I Corinthians 15:1-8, 12-22.
There is no formal sermon today. Our tradition at Tunica UMC on Palm Sunday is to share the readings from the Scripture about Jesus' last week before his crucifixion and to sing hymns related to those readings. The Lectionary readings for this week include Matthew 21:1-11; Psalm 118:1-2; 19-29; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Pslam 31:9-16; Philippians 2:5-11; Matthew 26:14-27:66.
The sermon this week is titled, Who IS Jesus, and is the 8th and final message in the series about the life of Jesus. The Scripture references are Matthew 16:13-16; John 1:1-5, 10-14; Colossians 1:15-20. The Lectionary readings include Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45.
The Lectionary readings this week are I Samuel 16:1-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41. The sermon is titled, Jesus: Teacher Extraordinaire! This is the 7th sermon in the series about the life of Jesus. The series will conclude next Sunday, March 26.
This week's message is titled, 12 Going on 30, and the Scripture reference is Luke 2:41-52. The Lectionary readings include Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; John 4:5-42.
The sermon this week is titled, Jesus: The Refugee/Our Refuge. The Scripture reading is Matthew 2:13-15; 19-23. The Lectionary readings are Genesis 12:1-4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4:1-5, 13-17; John 3:1-17.
The Season of Lent has begun. We had a wonderful Ash Wednesday Service this past week with 35 in attendance. This week's sermon is titled, Tempted, as we look at Jesus' temptation in the Wilderness. The Scripture reference for the message is Matthew 4:1-11. The Lectionary readings include Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11.
The sermon this week is titled, Wanted, and is the 3rd in the series, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. The Scripture readings are Matthew 2:12-16; Matthew 4:12-13a, 17, 23-25; John 1:35-39. The Lectionary readings are Exodus 24:12-18; Psalm 93; 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9.
The Lectionary readings for this week include Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Psalm 119:1-8; I Corinthians 3:1-9; Matthew 5:21-37. The sermon is titled, The Promised One and is the 2nd in the series, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. The Scripture reference for the message is Luke 2:25-38.
Today's sermon is the first in a series looking at the life of Jesus and is titled, Baby on Board! The Scripture readings are Hebrews 12:1b-2; Luke 2:15-24; Luke 2:39-40. The Lectionary readings include Isaiah 58:1-9a-12; Psalm 112:1-10; I Corinthians 2:1-16; Matthew 5:13-20.
Today our Youth will be in charge of the entire service. The sermon by Neal Rachal is titled, Opportunity and the Scripture references are 2 Peter 3:9; Ephesains 5:15-17; Galatians 6:10. The Lectionary readings include Micah 6:1-8; Psalm 15; I Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12.
Chris Spencer, United Methodist Foundation CEO/President, will be our guest speaker today. He will speak on Matthew 22:36-40. We will also install our Servant Leaders for 2023. The Scripture readings for worship include Romans 12:1-21 & Matthew 22:36-40. The Lectionary readings include Isaiah 9:1-4; Psalm 27:1, 4-9; I Corinthians 1:10-18; Mattehew 4:12-23.
Today's sermon is titled Come to the Water as we remember our baptism! Scripture references include 2 Kings 23:1-3; Jeremiah 31:31-34; 2 Corinthians 5:17; I Peter 3:21-22; John 3:1-5; Matthew 3:13-17. The Lectionary readings are Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; I Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42.
We are a little behind the liturgical calendar and will commemorate Epiphany Sunday this week and talk about the Baptism of the Lord next week when we Remember our Baptism. The sermon is titled, Epiphany? What's That? The Scripture reference is Matthew 2:1-12. The Lectionary readings for this week include Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 29; Acts 10:34-43; Matthew 3:13-17.
According to the Liturgical Calendar it's Epiphany Sunday, but we just ignored that and will celebrate it next Sunday along with the Baptism of the Lord and Holy Communion! The Lectionary Readings are Isaiah 63:7-9; Psalm 148; Hebrews 2:10-18; Matthew 2:13-23. Today's sermon is titled, A New Year: A New Thing. The Scripture reference is Isaiah 43:16-19. Happy New Year!
Today's sermon is titled, It's Christmas!! The Scripture reading is Luke 2:1-20. The Lectionary readings include Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98; Hebrews 1:1-12; John 1:1-14.
There is no sermon today. Our children will be presenting their annual nativity program, Journey to Bethlehem, during our regular 9:00 a.m. worship time. Worship will be followed by food and fellowship in the Fellowship Hall. The Lectionary readings for this week include Isaiah 7:10-16; Psalm 80:1-7, 17-19; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-25.
Today's sermon is titled, What are YOU Expecting? The Scripture references are Isaiah 9:6-7; Matthew 1:18-23; John 1:1-5, 14. The Lectionary readings include Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 1:46b-55; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11.
The Lectionary readings for this week include Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19; Romans 15:4-13; Matthew 3:1-12. The sermon is titled, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus and the Scripture references are Isaiah 26:3a & Hebrews 12:1b-2.
Isaiah 2:1-5; Psalm 122; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:36-44 are the Lectionary readings for the first week in Advent. The sermon is titled, Preparing the Way. The Scripture references are Mark 1:1-4 and John 1:1-4; 14.
Today we celebrate Christ the King Sunday and Thanksgiving! The sermon is titled, Eternally Grateful. The Scripture readings are Luke 17:11-19 and Colossians 3:15-17. The Lectionary readings include Jeremiah 22:106; Luke 1:68-79; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43.
Saints & Sinners is the title of today's sermon and the Scripture references are Matthew 10:1-4; Romans 7:14-15, 18b, 24-25. The Lectionary readings include Isaiah 65:17-25; Isaiah 12; II Thessalonians 3:6-13; Luke 21:5-19.
The Lectionary readings for this week include Haggai 1:15b-2:9; Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17; Luke 20:27-38. The sermon is titled A Great Cloud of Witnesses and the Scripture reference is Hebrews 12:1-3.
Today's sermon is titled, What Kind of God? The Scripture reference is Jeremiah 31:31-34. The Lectionary readings include Habakkuk 1:1-4; Habakkuk 2:1-4; Psalm 119:137-144; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12; Luke 19:1-10.
The Lectionary readings for this week are Joel 2:23-32; Psalm 65: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18; Luke 18:9-14. The sermon is titled, What is God Like? There is no sermon to post on-line this week because the pastor is reading from a children's book by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner titled, What is God Like? Rachel began the book but became very sick and was unable to finish it. After being in the hospital for over a month, Rachel died on May 4, 2019 at the age of 38. She was survived by her parents, her husband, and two small children (3 years old and an 11 month old). Her colleague, Paul Turner, finished the book and had it published. You are encouraged to purchase a copy and read it for yourself and for the children in your life! It is beautifully written and tremendously inspiring.
This Sunday the church family is meeting with the St. Francisville UMC, Concord UMC, & New Hope UMC in an outdoor service on Hwy 61. There will be no worship at Tunica UMC this morning. The Lectionary readings for this week include Jeremiah 31:27-34; Psalm 119:97-104; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8.
This week's sermon is Holy Communion: A Means of Grace. The Scripture readings are Matthew 26:26-30 & I Corinthians 11:23-26. The Lectionary Readings are Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7; Psalm 66:1-12; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19.
The Lectionary readings for this week are Lamentations 1:1-6; Psalm 137; 2 Timothy 1:1-14; Luke 17:5-10. Mike Miller is the guest pastor this week!
The Lectionary readings for this week include Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15; Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31. The sermon is titled, What's In It For Us? The Scripture reference is Matthew 19:27-30.
Today's sermon is titled, Let Your Light Shine. The Scripture readings are Matthew 5:14-16 & I John 1:5-7. The Lectionary readings include Jeremiah 8:18-9:1; Psalm 79:1-9; I Timothy 2:1-7; Luke 16:1-13.
The Lectionary readings for this week are Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28; Psalm 14; I Timothy 1:12-17; Luke 15:1-10. The sermon is titled Unity in Christ & the Scripture references are Psalm 133: John 17:20-23; Ephesians 4:4-6.
The sermon this week is titled, Food for Our Souls. The Scripture readings are Matthew 5:6; Matthew 14:13-21; John 6:57-58. The Lectionary readings include Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18; Philemon 1-21; Luke 14:25-33.
The Lectionary readings for this week include Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16, Luke 14:1, 7-14. The sermon for today is titled, An Everyday Prayer. The Scripture references are Matthew 5:43-48, Luke 6:37-38, John 14:2-3, & 2 Corinthians 1:3-5.
This week's sermon is about the Holy Spirit and is titled, Our Holy Guide. The Scripture references are John 14:15-17a; John 16-12-15; Romans 8:26-27. The Lectionary readings for this week include Jeremiah 1:4-10; Psalm 71:1-6; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17.
Today is Back to School Sunday! We will recognize our children and youth as they return to school for the 2022-23 school year and offer a blessing for them, their parents, and all school personnel. Today's sermon is titled, Where are You Going, My Little One? The Scripture reference is Matthew 19-13:15. The Lectionary Readings are Isaiah 5:1-7; Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19; Hebrews 11:29-12:2; Luke 12:49-56.
The Lectionary readings for this week include Isaiah 1:1, 10-20; Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40. The sermon is titled, Amazing Grace. The Scripture references are Jonah 3:10; Jonah 4:1-2; Ephesians 2:4-5, 8-9.
This week's sermon is a follow-up to the one last week and is titled, Enough 2.0. The Scripture references are Matthew 9:9 and Luke 5:27-32. The Lectionary readings include Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107:1-9, 43; Luke 12:13-21; Colossians 3:1-11.
The Lectionary readings for today are Hosea 1:2-20; Psalm 85; Luke 11:1-13; Colossians 2:6-19. Today's message is titled, Enough. The Scripture readings are Matthew 6:25-26, 31-34; Luke 12:16-21.
Today's sermon is titled Ordinary Time, which is another designation for the Sundays after Pentecost, which is the longest season in the Christian year, lasting until the 1st Sunday in Advent on Nov. 27 this year. The Scripture reference for the message is Psalm 8. The Lectionary readings include Amos 8:1-12; Psalm 32; Luke 10:38-42; Colossians 1:15-28.
The guest preacher today is John Bel. This week's Lectionary readings include Amos 7:7-17; Psalm 82; Luke 10:25-37; Colossians 1:1-14.
Guest pastor today is Michael Miller. The Lectionary readings for this week are 2 kings 5:1-14; Psalm 30; Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20; Galatians 6:1-16.
Unfortunately, last Sunday I was unable to lead worship because I had been diagnosed with COVID on Thursday. Neal Rachal led worship in my place and preached. I will be giving last Sunday's sermon, Honor, today. The Scripture readings are Deuteronomy 5:16; Romans 12:10-13 & Philippians 4:4-8. The Lectionary Readings are 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14; Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20; Luke 9:51-62; Galatians 5:1, 13-25.
On this Father's Day the sermon will be about Honor. The pastor is ill, so one of our youth, a high school senior, Neal Rachal will lead worship and preach. The Scripture for the message is Deuteronomy 5:16; Romans 12:10-13 & Philippians 4:4-8. The Lectionary readings include I Kings 19:1-15a; Psalm 42: Luke 8:26-39; Galatians 3:23-29.
This week's sermon is titled, Wind & Fire and the readings include I Kings 19:11-2; Acts 2:1-8. The Lectionary readings are Psalm 8; Proverbs 8:1-4, Proverbs 22-31; John 16:12-15; Romans 5:1-5.
The Lectionary readings for today are Psalms 104:24-34, 35b; John 14:8-17, 25-27; Acts 2:1-21; Romans 8:14-17. There will be a brief message today on The Day of Pentecost. Scripture references include Acts 2:1-8, 13-14, 40-41. Today is also a day of reflection and celebration as the pastor is celebrating 15 years of ministry at Tunica UMC and will share some thoughts and remembrances from the past 15 years.