Herndon United Methodist Church

05/08/2020

God’s word promises us that He is always present in our lives. You are invited to connect with God through scripture today.

Read – Romans 8:38-39

Ponder – Have you ever really stopped to consider that no matter what God loves you and is always with you? No mistake – past, present, or future, no matter how big or small? There is nothing that you can do to stop God from loving you or anyone. What might you need to forgive yourself or someone else so that God’s love can be glorified?

Pray – Lord, I’m sorry for the times that I forget you love me, that you are always with me and that there is nothing I can do that you can’t redeem. Help me to forgive myself and others of things that hold me back from true connection and relationship. Amen.

Join us for the next message in the "Roomy Faith" series on Sunday at 10 am on Facebook and YouTube.

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05/07/2020

Let us pray.

05/07/2020

God’s word promises us that He is always present in our lives; connect with God through scripture today.

Read – Zephaniah 3:17

Ponder – Have you ever pictured God jumping up and down, clapping His hands in excitement for you? Or maybe wrapping you in a blanket of His peace with His love for you? Or even singing as loudly as you do when you are crying out to Him?

Pray – Lord, let me bask in your presence and feel your joy, your peace, and your love. Help me to live the life you intended for your glory alone! Amen.

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05/06/2020

Pictures of workspaces wanted by Friday morning for the "Roomy Faith" collage for this week. Share your pictures with [email protected].

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05/06/2020

God’s word promises us that He is always present in our lives; connect with God in scripture today.

Read – Matthew 28:19-20

Ponder – We are called to know God and make Him known. We are called to be and make disciples for the Kingdom. We do that because we believe that Jesus is with us and the Holy Spirit empowers us. How are you living that out today?

Pray – Jesus, you are all that matters. You are the breath in my lungs, the air that I breathe. Help me to live that out for your glory and your Kingdom. Amen.

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05/05/2020

Lawrence's message on Sunday spoke to connecting with God in the midst of the “clean” and “messy” areas of our lives as well as the spaces in our homes. You are invited to connect with God in scripture. God’s word promises us that He is always present in our lives.

Read – Isaiah 41:10

Ponder – Fear can keep us from trusting the Lord. Fear can make us think we are in control and spinning out of it. What fear is holding you back from trusting the Lord? What is out of your control that you can let go of and let God have?

Pray – Lord, search my heart for what is holding me captive to control. Help me to connect more deeply to you and trust you with all my fears. Amen.

05/05/2020

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05/04/2020

Yesterday, Lawrence preached about connecting with God in the midst of the “clean” and “messy” areas of our lives as well as the spaces in our homes. As we all adjust to life in this new season, you are invited to connect with God in scripture. God’s word promises us that He is always present in our lives.

Read – Joshua 1:9

Ponder – We may not be going many places right now, but I think the point Joshua is making is that God is always with us. Where do you feel the presence of God the most? How has that changed during this season? How might you be more intentional about connecting with God?

Pray – Lord, I know you are with me even when I can’t feel your presence. Help me to be more intentional about connecting with you and others. Amen

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05/03/2020

Herndon UMC Worship From Home - May 3

Hear the Word of God this morning as Pastor Lawrence Rebelo continues our sermon series entitled, "Roomy Faith," where we will be exploring how we can connect with God in the places we live.

05/02/2020

Hear the Word of God this morning as Pastor Lawrence Rebelo continues our sermon series entitled, "Roomy Faith," where we will be exploring how we can connect with God in the places we live.

05/01/2020

On Sunday, Jonathan invited us to think about ways that God shows His love by feeding us as we gather in our kitchens and dining rooms. Now, you are invited to expand on that and read scripture before a daily meal.

Read. Exodus 16:4-8

Ponder. Do you ever complain to get what you want? How did that work out for you? Do you complain about not liking something or not having enough? How does God respond to that?

Pray. Heavenly Father, we’re sorry when we complain instead of being grateful. Help us to see that you are fulfilling our every need and show us where we might be of service to you in fulfilling other's needs. Amen

Consider journaling as you journey this week.

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04/30/2020

Looking for an Upper Room for May/June? There are some in the yellow mailbox near the Sanctuary entrance to Herndon UMC. If we run out, there are more, just email [email protected] or [email protected].

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04/30/2020

On Sunday, Jonathan invited us to think about ways that God shows His love by feeding us as we gather in our kitchens and dining rooms. Now, you are invited to expand on that and read scripture before a daily meal.

Read. Psalms 104:13-15

Ponder. What’s the weather like today? Is it sunny or rainy, breezy, warm? Think back to the last time it was raining and gloomy. How did it affect your mood? Did you ever think about how the rain is needed to grow food for our bodies, the same way we need God for soul food?

Pray. Heavenly Father, we thank you for always providing for our needs. Help us to remember that even though gloomy and rainy days you are working all things for our good. Amen

Consider journaling as you journey this week.

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04/29/2020

On Sunday, Jonathan invited us to think about ways that God shows His love by feeding us as we gather in our kitchens and dining rooms. Now, you are invited to expand on that and read scripture before a daily meal.

Read. Luke 12:22-31

Ponder. What is Jesus speaking to you in these verses? How can you lean into that today?

Pray. Heavenly Father, thank you for these words today. Thank you for all you give us that feed our bodies and souls. Help us to know and trust you better and to remember that you are all we need. Amen

Consider journaling as you journey this week.

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04/28/2020

On Sunday, Jonathan preached about “God at the Table” and invited us to think about ways that God shows His love by feeding us as we gather in our kitchens and dining rooms. Now, you are invited to expand on that and read scripture before a daily meal.

Read. Job 36:26-33

Ponder. Even though Job is experiencing difficult times, he recognizes that God uses the same water that causes floods and storms to bring life through nourishing food and animals to give in abundance. Where have you experienced an abundance of God’s provisions in a storm?

Pray. Heavenly Father, we may feel out of control and in the middle of a storm right now, but we trust that you are in control. Help us to see the abundant ways that you are still feeding us. Amen.

Consider journaling as you journey this week.

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04/27/2020

On Sunday, Jonathan preached about “God at the Table” and invited us to think about ways that God shows His love by feeding us as we gather in our kitchens and dining rooms. This week you are invited to expand on that and read scripture before a daily meal. Gather with your family and take turns reading and sharing each day or dive into the scripture with God on your own. Consider journaling as you journey this week.

Read. Deuteronomy 10:12-18

Ponder. How do you hear God showing His love for His people? How might we be able to do the same?

Pray.
Heavenly Father, we know that you are the Lord of all and we thank you for the ways you feed us physically and spiritually. Help us to hear your word and apply it to how we are called to live. Amen

04/25/2020

Hear the Word of God this morning as Pastor Jonathan continues in our sermon series entitled, "Roomy Faith," where we will be exploring how we can connect with God in the places we live.

04/22/2020

A devotion for our sermon series written by Sheri Fairchild:
During this series, we will be discussing ways that God shows up in unexpected ways yet in our very familiar spaces! So, pick a familiar and comfy spot and think, ponder and pray!
When was the last time you were really surprised? Do you remember what it felt like? Where you were? Did you cry, or even laugh? Did it take your breath away or make your heart race?

The last time I was really surprised was when my youngest son came home from college unannounced for my birthday when I thought I wouldn’t get to see him before leaving the country for 3 weeks! I remember it clearly! I had just finished cleaning the house and I retreated to my bedroom to collapse on my bed! My happy place – I love my bed. It is super relaxing and I was exhausted. The door wasn't all the way closed and out of the corner of my eye, a shadow started to fill the space the cracked door left exposed. I looked up and there he was! And guess, what? All the above happened. I cried, I laughed and my heart raced at the sight of him. And that wasn’t the end of it. A simple family dinner turned into a surprise birthday dinner. As you can guess, I cried, laughed and my heart raced again!

There are surprises in scripture as well. When I think about it, it makes me think of how the appearance of angels is followed by “do not be afraid”! (Luke 1:11-14, Luke 1 28:30, Luke 2:8-11).

Surprises knock us off-center and sometimes unsettle us. They wake us up and make us take notice. The same way that we can be surprised when God shows up in unexpected ways. I think He does this on purpose and He’s telling us “do not be afraid”! He’s instead inviting us to take notice and pay attention because He’s telling us “I’m up to something here”!
This week, I invite you to take notice of the times when God shows up! Pick a spot. Get comfy. Sit. Ponder. Pray. Where did God unexpectedly show up in your familiar space today and surprise you? Keep a journal and write it down and then thank Him! Praise Him for reminding you that He is always with you!

04/19/2020

Worship From Home - "Roomy Faith" (Week 1)

Hear the Word of God this morning as Pastor Jonathan begins a brand new sermon series entitled, "Roomy Faith," where we will be exploring how we can connect with God in the places we live.

04/19/2020

Hear the Word of God this morning as Pastor Jonathan begins a brand new sermon series entitled, "Roomy Faith," where we will be exploring how we can connect with God in the places we live.

04/18/2020

It's official! Herndon UMC's YouTube channel is now https://www.youtube.com/herndonumc

Many thanks to our subscribers for helping make that happen!

04/17/2020

Worship from Home–April 19 | Herndon UMC

Join us Sunday for worship at 10am. The service will be available here on Facebook and on Herndon United Methodist Church's YouTube channel. Resources for worship, like the bulletin, links, and stuff for KIDS Club will be available through the link below as they become available.

Jonathan is starting a new sermon series, "Roomy Faith" and all of the segments are filmed from homes. Come see what Jonathan means when he says we can be surprised by home.

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04/14/2020

Help us create visuals for this new sermon series starting on Sunday. Send pictures of spaces in your home--living room, den, office, bedroom, kitchen etc. to [email protected]. Look for your pictures in the coming weeks.

More about Roomy Faith:

In this season where we are being asked to stay in place, it may feel (and be!) like we don’t have enough room. We’re confined to a single place and asked to make the most out of an otherwise untenable situation. What would it look like, as an Easter people, if we believe that God is showing up in the spaces we are most familiar with: the rooms of our homes? Over the Easter season, we’ll think about some of the different rooms of a home -- the bedroom, kitchen, office, and living room to name a few. We’ll share stories of how God has shown up in those spaces in the Scriptures. And we’ll think about how God is asking us to tell stories of God’s love from those places, even in times like these. Perhaps as we do this, we’ll discover more of Jacob’s vision of God in Genesis 28: “Jacob woke up from his sleep. He said, ‘God is in this place—truly. And I didn’t even know it!” He was terrified. He whispered in awe, “Incredible. Wonderful. Holy. This is God’s House. This is the Gate of Heaven.’” (Genesis 28:16-17, MSG)

04/14/2020

Check the comment section below to find out who won a gift card to Doordash!!

We’re thankful to all those who participated and voted in our contest!! Thank you for support our Herndon UMC YTH program! 🥚🥚🥚

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04/13/2020

Praying Psalm 91

Thanks to Herndon UMC families for continuing to send in videos of Praying Psalm 91, and thanks to Mallory Hopper for putting together this second video.

Members of Herndon UMC church family pray Psalm 91. Video assembled by Mallory Hopper.

04/13/2020

Hey Church Family!
Our Youth Group (YTH) had an Easter egg dyeing contest this weekend!! We would love your vote on which egg is the BEST!
The winner of the contest gets a prize and we know the our youth worked really hard on theirs, so please help us vote! 🗳 Please “heart” the photo of the egg you love the most and we’ll count that as your vote. Only one vote per person will be counted!

The winner will be announced tomorrow at noon!! 🥚🥚🥚

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04/12/2020

Easter at Herndon UMC

IT IS EASTER! HE IS RISEN! HALLELUJAH! Join us on Sunday, April 12th to CELEBRATE the RESURRECTION of our SAVIOR, Jesus Christ!!

04/12/2020

Easter Sunrise LIVE...Christ is risen!

04/11/2020

IT IS EASTER! HE IS RISEN! HALLELUJAH! Join us on Sunday, April 12th to CELEBRATE the RESURRECTION of our SAVIOR, Jesus Christ!!

04/11/2020

Way of the Cross | Guard at the Tomb

The last devotion in the Way of the Cross is scheduled for today. Take a prayer walk through Guard at the Tomb.

Everyone is invited to join us for Easter worship from home. Learn more at herndonumc.org/worship

Based on Matthew 27:62-66, this online devotion is part of a stay-at-home prayer walk through some of the events of Christ's life during Holy Week.

04/10/2020

Worship From Home - Good Friday Service

Come, worship from home on this Good Friday. The day that Christ took our sin upon His shoulders to bridge the gap between God and man. All are welcome to worship.

04/10/2020

Come, worship from home on this Good Friday. The day that Christ took our sin upon His shoulders to bridge the gap between God and man. All are welcome to worship.

04/10/2020

Way of the Cross | Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief

The next four devotions in the Way of the Cross are scheduled for today. Take a prayer walk through Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief, Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciples, Jesus' Death, and Burial.

Take it at your own pace. Look over the full schedule of devotions at https://www.herndonumc.org/wayofthecross.

Based on Luke 23:39-43, this online devotion is part of a stay-at-home prayer walk through some of the events of Christ's life during Holy Week.

04/09/2020

Worship from Home — Good Friday 7 pm | Herndon UMC

Join us for this special service of diminishing light on Good Friday at 7 pm. This worship experience will be streamed here on Facebook and on our YouTube Channel. All links and an e-bulletin are available through the link below.

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04/09/2020

Way of the Cross | Jesus is Whipped and Mocked as King

The next four devotions in the Way of the Cross are scheduled for today. Take a prayer walk through Jesus is Whipped and Mocked as King, Jesus Bears the Cross, Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem, and Jesus is Crucified.

Take it at your own pace. Look over the full schedule of devotions at https://www.herndonumc.org/wayofthecross.

Based on John 19:1-2, this online devotion is part of a stay-at-home prayer walk through some of the events of Christ's life during Holy Week.