“Therefore, everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock.” (Matthew 7:24-25)
Jesus tells a short and important parable in which the characters are two builders who construct similar buildings with very different results. In the passage Jesus is quite clear about the importance of the foundation of each of the buildings… they are the point of the parable.
Today we so often struggle through this world searching for answers and hoping to find our way forward, and in doing so, many grasp on to the many temptations this world offers. They often look promising at the outset, but so often we find that these supposed solid foundation crumble as the waves and winds and crash the shore of our lives.
Jesus Christ is the rock upon which we must build our foundation. Moses said: I will proclaim the name of the Lord. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. (Deuteronomy 32:3-4). David stated, “The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, … my shield, … my high tower” (2 Samuel 22:2-3).
Join us this week at Sedona United Methodist Church as the Rev. Fred Mast offers a message entitled “Jesus is Our Rock”. Sunday mornings we enter the spirit of worship at 9:30 am featuring uplifting music, special times of prayer, and passionate life changing messages that will move you closer in your relationship with Jesus Christ and others. Sunday school offered for children kindergarten to 6th grade.
Immediately following worship, you are invited to stay and join us in our Fellowship Hall for our annual “Red, White, and Blue BBQ” featuring grilled hamburgers & hot dogs, potato salad, beans, and delicious ice cream and baked treats, beverages, and always great hot coffee. This is the friendliest and most welcoming fellowship time anywhere!
Sedona UMC will be offering a new eight-week adult study beginning July 12th, based on the Series and Study entitled “The Chosen” produced by Dallas Jenkins. The study will be offered Tuesday afternoons at 1:30 PM at the Gathering Place (1835 W. State Rte. 89A) in West Sedona. The entire community is welcome and invited—Please Call the church office for more details (928)282-1780.
We offer several weekly book and bible studies: Thursday’s Women’s Bible Study at 9:45am; and an Ecumenical Men’s Group meeting Thursday mornings at 7:30am in our Fellowship Hall.
So many great missions, ministries and events happening at Sedona UMC—Visit our website at us on www.sedonaumc.org and “Like” us on Facebook. We would love to pray for you!—Prayer requests may be submitted online or by calling us at 928-282-1780. We are conveniently located at 110 Indian Cliffs Road off the Back O’Beyond roundabout on Route 179 in Sedona. All are welcome at Sedona UMC—Come and grow with us!
