Rest in the Word

April 6, 2025, | Hodgdon UMC Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King (John 12:12-15) 12  The next day the great crowd that had come for the festival heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem.  13  They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna! [ a ] ” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!” [ b ] “Blessed is the king of Israel!” 14  Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written: 15  “Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion;     see, your king is coming,     seated on a donkey’s colt.” [ c ]   Jesus Before Pilate (John 18:33-38) 33  Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus, and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34  “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” 35  “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed you over to me. What is it you have done?” 36  Jesus said...

                                                    March 30, 2025 – Gray Memorial UMC Pulpit Exchange Sunday I’m so happy to be here with you today. It’s truly an honor to worship with you. When I first began the candidacy process with my mentor pastor, Rev. Tom Bantom, I visited this church for a psychological assessment. My first impression of Grey Memorial UMC was that it was a warm, healthy, and active church. Later, through my husband Victor’s mentor and our good friend, Rev. Tim Wilcock, we heard more remarkable things about you. And when your church was struggling with water damage, we prayed earnestly for you. Whenever we have cluster services, I’ve always admired your handbell choir. You’ve been an inspiration to us! Because of that, my husband, my daughter, and I have all joined our church’s handbell choir. It’s also a great privilege to be...