Grace United Methodist Church

Dear Friends:
As we begin this season of Lent I am trying to see myself not as others see me but as God might see me.  As I started this reflection I realize that in the eyes of God I am his son and that he is my Heavenly Father.

As I am writing this blog I have just received news that my Oklahoma Grand-daughter had her test at the hospital and the Doctor said that she is just fine.  A slight stomach problem she will out grow in a few months.  As she is my grand-daughter, I could have told the doctors that she is not just fine but that she is actually perfect.  I could be prejudice in her case.  I have only been her “Pa Pa Tom” for 16 weeks but I love her beyond my ability to put that love into words.

As I reflect on it I must say that I love my children and grand-children so much that in spite of all of their imperfections I truly believe I would be willingly die for any one of them.  As a sinner I know how imperfect my love is, at the same time I know that the love of my Heavenly Father is perfect.  So in that perfect love what would my Father do for me?  The answer to that question is simple, because He has already done it. “While I was yet a sinner He died for me” and you too.

In Christ’s love,

Tom S.

Last Sunday I attended and participated in my Grandson Thomas’ baptism. Though it was my children’s decision to have Thomas baptized I felt a great deal of accomplishment in that moment.  I have been a parent longer then I have been a pastor and one of my goals as a parent has been to have my children value Jesus as Christ and be a part of His body the church.  In my children’s profession of faith and my grandson’s baptism I could and can feel the warm sheltering embrace of the family of God wrapped around the one’s I love so much.  In that few moments on Sunday, in this uncertain world, I suddenly felt a great peace that my beloved are safe in the arms of Christ forever. Jesus said “my peace I give to you”.  What greater blessing can a parent be given?  

Why do so many chose to live in fear when peace is so close at hand?  

Reverend Tom

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Sunday
9:00 a.m.   Sanctuary worship designed to provide a comprehensive inclusion of choral, hand bell, ensemble and drama elements.  This service incorporate forms which are largely accepted in mainstream currents of United Methodist worship. 

10:10 a.m. to 11:10 a.m. – Sunday School:  A time of studying the Word in small groups and Sunday School Classes 

11:15 a.m.  – Journey Worship:   An inviting and informal contemporary worship service that is inclusive of people with little or no church background.  Worship takes place in Fellowship Hall.