Grits and the Gospel

Grits and the Gospel - May 24, 2026

May 24, 2026 Welcome Day of Pentecost Introduction of Breath Prayer Gospel Lesson - John 20:19-23 In: Receive the Holy Spirit Out: Peace and Blessings Reflection – “He Breathed on Them” Reading - Acts 2:1-2 In: Feel the rushing wind. Out: Fill the space with God’s presence. Reflection – “A Mighty Wind” Reading Acts 2:3-11 In: The fire of the Holy Spirit. Out: The wonders of God. Reflection – “Tongues of Fire” Reading - Acts 2:14, 37-49 In: The gift of the Holy Spirit. Out: Generations of believers. Reflection – “And Then What?” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Day of Pentecost - Revised Common Lectionary [https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=s&d=51&y=17134]

Grits and the Gospel - May 17, 2026

May 17, 2026 Welcome 7th Sunday of Easter Ascension of the Lord The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Ephesians 1:15-23 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 24:44-53 Sermon – “Believing is Seeing” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Ascension of the Lord - Revised Common Lectionary [https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=s&d=49&y=17134]

Grits and the Gospel - May 10, 2026

May 10, 2026 Welcome 6th Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 17:22-31 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 14:15-21 Sermon – “Belief in Things Unseen” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Sixth Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary [https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=s&d=48&y=17134#pericope_gospel_reading] 'I saw a romantic structure wrought by human brains & hands that is to the burning eye of the sun a rival luminary' [https://substack.com/home/post/p-47053813]

Grits and the Gospel - May 3, 2026

May 3, 2026 Welcome 5th Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – Acts 7:55-60 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – John 14:1-14 Sermon – “Do Not Be Afraid” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Fifth Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary [https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?y=17134&z=s&d=47]

Grits and the Gospel - April 19, 2026

April 19, 2026 Welcome 3rd Sunday of Easter The Lord be with you. And also with you. Epistle Lesson – 1 Peter 1:17-23 Apostle’s Creed Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Gospel Lesson – Luke 24:13-35 Sermon – “Breaking Bread Together” Benediction UMH 883 In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us, we are not alone. Thanks be to God. Resources: “The United Methodist Hymnal : Book of United Methodist Worship.” Nashville, Tenn. :United Methodist Pub. House, 1989. Year A - Easter - Third Sunday of Easter - Revised Common Lectionary [https://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts/?z=s&d=45&y=17134]