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Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching, “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” the third message in the Art of Neighboring series. [Luke 14:16-24] Assignment:  This week be the light in your neighborhood.  Bring a plate of cookies, or a cup of sugar, or a listening ear and know, love and serve your neighbor.

Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching the first in The Art of Neighboring worship series. [Luke 10:25-37] Assignment: Love your neighbors.  Be a compassionate neighbor. In this wild world, give love away.

Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching, “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” [Matthew 22:37-40 and John 15:12-13] This is the beginning of the new sermon series on the Art of Neighboring.  Who is our neighbor?  What does Jesus say about being a neighbor or about how to treat a  neighbor? What does the Bible say about how…

Rev. Karen Poole preaching, “We Are One.” [I Corinthians 12:12 and Acts 4:32] Assignment: We each have a talent or gift that can make the world a better place.  I wonder – what gift can you share?        

Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching, “Humility, Patience, Love” as part of the sermon series based on John Wesley’s quotes.  His quote: “Humility and patience are the surest proofs of the increase of love.” Assignment:  This week, Pastor Melanie invited us to deepen our faith by focusing on what we can do for others.  It could…

Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching the message, “Choose Kind” as the final sermon in the Words of Wesley sermon series.  Based on John Wesley’s quote, “All worldly joys are less than that one joy of doing kindness” and James 1:22-27. Assignment:  This week choose kind. Every day in every way choose kind because kindnesses matter.  …

Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching, “Read!”  This is #3 in the summer sermon series based on John Wesley’s quotes.  His quote: “Reading Christians are growing Christians.  When Christians cease to read, they cease to grow.” Assignment: This week I invite you to read and to share on Nardin Park’s Facebook page or Instagram, what is…

Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching, “Don’t Judge” based on John Wesley’s quote: “We should be rigorous in judging ourselves and gracious in judging others.” [Matthew 7:1-5]

Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching, “Watch Your Words.” [Matthew 5:13-16 and James 1:19-21] This is the first message in the summer sermon series, Words of Wesley. For the rest of the summer, we will focus our worship theme around five of John Wesley’s sayings. Assignment:  This week, lead with your ears.  And choose words that…

Rev. Beth Titus preaching the message, “Love Well.” [Romans 12:9-18] Assignment this week: At least a few days this week, or it might become a habit, look in the mirror and say I love you, think on it for at least 60 seconds. You are worth it! Then take that same attitude and intentionally reach…

Rev. Lynn Hasley preaching, “Traveling Together.” [Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22 and Acts 1:8-9 NRSV] Assignment: This week, set aside a few moments to sit quietly before God and consider this question: What is the next step on your own faith journey? Maybe you are able to pull an all-nighter this week to provide a peaceful night…

Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching, “Healing Waters.” [Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14] Assignment:  This week be patient as you trust the healing process of our creator God.  Like Naaman listen for the wisdom around you.  Like the bird, She who Flies Swiftly, sing your heart’s song.    

Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching, “The Inheritance,” about the story of the Old Testament prophets Elijah and Elisha. [Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-2 6-14] Assignment:  In the spirit of Elijah and Elisha you are encouraged to take that step of vulnerable faith—to risk being uncomfortable so that you can overcome obstacles and free yourself to be…

Rev. Beth Titus, along with the Nardin Park youth and adult leaders who participated in Motown Missions June 16-20, led the worship service. The Motown Mission Experience is an urban work mission destination in Detroit for Christian youth, college and adult groups interested in economic disaster recovery work in the name of Jesus Christ. Assignment: …

Rev. Melanie Lee Carey preaching, “God Friended Me” on Father’s Day and Graduate Recognition Sunday. Scripture – Romans 5:1-5