Category Archives: Transformation

I Believe….

I am in the third week on a sermon series in Transformation Worship at First UMC Cedar Falls called “I Believe…”  It is a sermon series based on the outline of doctrines taught in the Apostles’ Creed.  (If you want … Continue reading

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Contemporary Worship and Historic Christian Practice

As we enter the Advent Season this coming Sunday we will be lighting Advent Candles to commemorate the season in Transformation Worship.  So why do we celebrate Advent and light Advent Candles in a Contemporary worship service.  Isn’t contemporary worship … Continue reading

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Finding a Passion for Holy Living!

Right now I’m in the process of taking a course on United Methodist History.  I’m currently reading about the early years of John and Charles Wesley’s ministries.  And, though I’ve read about them before, I am again struck with John … Continue reading

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Things Change, Things Stay the Same

Out in front of my house, one of First UMC’s parsonages, I see a freshly paved street.  The road crew for Cedar Falls is near completing new curbs and pavement for the street between my house and the church.  On … Continue reading

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Transformation Worship

Tomorrow is the first Sunday for the Transformation Worship Experience at First United Methodist Church of Cedar falls, Iowa.  Worship begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by fellowship and the opportunity to attend Bible study as part of the FUMC Sunday … Continue reading

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