How much do you think you are worth? I am not talking about net worth, but self-worth. We should never confuse valuables with value as a person. To answer the question, how much do you think you are worth—We need to ask another question, what determines value?

There are two things that determine value in life: Value depends on what someone is willing to pay for something. A house, a car, a piece of art, a baseball card is only worth whatever someone is willing to pay for them. Value also depends on who has owned an item in the past. The recent auctions of Jacqueline Kennedy’s and Princes Diana’s personal possessions reveals that value is enhanced by previous owners.

Based on these two criteria, what’s your value? How much are you worth? The Scriptures say, “You have been bought and paid for by Christ, so you belong to him” (1 Cor. 7:23 NIV). Who owns you?  What was paid for you? Christ owns you and He paid for you with his life. God exchanged his own Son for you. The cross proves your value. God says I love you this much—That Jesus gave his life for you.

Join us this week at Sedona United Methodist Church as Rev. Fred Mast offers a message entitled “Thank God I Do”. 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 is offered for children kindergarten to 6th grade.

Immediately following worship, you are invited to stay and join us in our Fellowship Hall for a very special fellowship time featuring delicious goodies and snacks, beverages, and always great hot coffee. This is the friendliest and most welcoming fellowship time anywhere!

Beginning today at 4PM you are invited and encouraged to attend the 7th Annual Piano on the Rocks Festival—May 5th, 6th, and 7th (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) at Sedona UMC. All performances begin at 4PM in our beautiful sanctuary and are free to the public. Visit pianoontherocks.org for more details. You won’t want to miss this amazing event!

We offer several weekly book and bible studies: Tuesday’s @ 1:45pm Adult Studies at The Gathering Place in West Sedona; and Thursday’s Women’s Bible Study at 9:45am. We offer so many great missions, ministries, and fellowship opportunities at Sedona UMC.

Visit our website at us on www.sedonaumc.org and “Like” us on Facebook. 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! Invite, pick-up, and bring your friends and family.