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We're a vibrant community of faith in the heart of Redlands, California. Find out more about us and join in person or online at https://redlandsfirstchurch.org

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Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · Jan 19

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Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

Nov 19, at 6 pm, we will have our church Thanksgiving dinner! Join us and sign up to bring a side dish or dessert, or to help set up or clean up, after church in the Gathering Area.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

We have a new opportunity for meeting friends! Sharing With Friends is a meal group event we're starting so we can all connect with our church family. Host a dinner, go out to lunch, have afternoon tea, whatever fits your style and schedule. More information to come in the new year.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

Ask that God will give you God's eye, God's ears, and God's mouth, that we can see, hear, and speak so people live life more abundantly, living a life of service. When people see this church, they can say we see, hear, and speak the ways that reflect God.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

We have an inheritance, not in money, but God's promise that no matter what's happening today, joy comes in the morning. We see with the eyes of hope, compassion, and faith. Pray like Paul that we will come clear eyed and vision focused.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

We don't merely remember the departed today but recognize how they lived out God's promises of hope, so we too look for God's glory no matter what's happening.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

Trust God even when we can't trace God. Our eyes are open to the unseen reality of God's work. Heaven is never furloughed. God has endless job opportunities to make a difference in people's lives.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

No matter what is happening in the government, God's promise in the face of fear guides us through confusion and conflicts.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

We pray to have hearts open to see what God sees. If we're going to do this, we will have to overcome the distractions that keep us from it. We live in a time of division and fatigue, and it seems the light of public compassion has dimmed.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1 reminds us to give thanks for those who have gone before us, who walked by faith and not by sight. He prays that the church would have the spiritual insight for their hearts to see God's activity around and in them.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

One is Stephen Ministry, which meets every Sunday morning before worship to learn how to listen and care for those who are hurting. They see ministry as something done through us, not just by or to us.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 8h

Here's what we're learning today at Redlands FUMC:

We are serious about ministry to those connected to our church but also to those connected by extension. We are called to meet many needs in our ministry.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 9h

Next Saturday, join us for our fall fun night! Food, games, line dancing, and friends. This is a combined event with First Baptist as a fundraiser for our youth groups' combined fall retreat at Camp Wrightwood on Nov. 14-16.

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United Methodist News @umnews.bsky.social · 10h

We in the #UMC wish you a blessed All Saints' Day. We know many people will be remembering loved ones who passed away in the past 12 months. Our prayers are with you as we join with the communion of saints in praising God.

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Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 7d

While facing defeat, Paul praises God, from whom all blessings flow. He's intentionally choosing a doxology instead of doom. When the money is short, friends leave, and disease ravages our bodies, we still set our hearts on the good sustaining grace of God.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 7d

God rescues, delivers, in the middle of the trouble, not only for us but for God's self. Not deliverance from suffering but through suffering. When God has been good to you, you take that and share it with others in their suffering. Deliverance is not just for you but for the whole.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 7d

God never walks away. Even in the valley of the shadow of death, as David says. Even in our final hours, we can find God is with us.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 7d

Being in ministry does not exempt us from devastating blows. Paul encourages Timothy, as Paul faces imprisonment and death, to fight the good fight and keep the faith. In the face of the end, he laments that he's been deserted by colleagues in ministry but never by God.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 7d

Here's what we're learning today at Redlands FUMC:

Our relationship with Jesus doesn't exempt us from the dark nights of the soul, but in the midst of melancholy circumstances, we can find the sustaining grace of a sovereign God. We are still able to thank God for our lives.

#BeUMC

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Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 7d

Fall festival! Come with friends and family of all ages Nov. 8, 5-9 pm. Food, games, and line dancing lessons!

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 7d

Join us on Olive Ave in downtown #Redlands on Friday 4-7 pm! Come by with your family, come early to set up, or come hand out candy and show hospitality to our city 🎃🎃🎃

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 7d

Youth retreat will be Nov. 14-16 in Wrightwood! If you or your teen would like to be involved or bring soup, let Shelby know at the church office.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 7d

Bring your ewaste to 1 E. Olive Ave in Redlands on Nov. 8, 9 am to noon, or bring it to the church in advance. This is a fundraiser for the youth and helps take care of our earth.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 14d

It's not your political view, race, gender, sexuality, etc. Do you want to be a disciple? Love each other. Even though people will preach unhealthy teachings, if you preach love and justice, people will see us and know we are connected to Jesus Christ.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 14d

Preach it because the time will come when people will not endure sound teaching. Unhealthy teachings are, for example, the exclusion based on gender or baptism practices, orientation or race, and all the rest. Healthy teaching says all are based on the image of God.

Redlands FUMC @redlandsfirstumc.bsky.social · 14d

We forget the words of the Statue of Liberty that says bring your poor, the disinherited, the low in status in life. God has called us to love justice and mercy, to walk humbly with our God.