Jun 11, 2021 | Adult Groups, All News
Join the Rev. Justin LaRosa and other pilgrims for a life-changing journey to the Holy Land, commonly referred to as the Fifth Gospel. The 10-day journey is from April 26 – May 5, 2020 and includes all the major sites, such as the Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, Jordan River, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Jerusalem and more. For more information, please email Justin@theportico.org.
Feb 3, 2021 | Adult Groups, All News
This season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 17 and ends on Saturday, April 3.
Easter Sunday is April 4, 2021.
Lent is a season of spiritual gardening, of inviting God to unearth in us what lies fallow, what needs to be tended, and what needs to die for new life to emerge. This Lent, we’re embracing the literal and spiritual practices of cultivating and letting go.
Worship with us Sundays in Lent
- Online at 9:30 and 11 a.m.
- Onsite at 9:30 a.m.
- Find out more about our Sunday services.
Take your next step during Lent:
Read and pray:
- 40-Day Inspirational Email during Lent includes readings, poetry, art, devotions and prayers. Arrives Feb. 17 – April 3, 2021. Subscribe now
- Weekly Devotional Guide that connects with the weekly sermon themes. Can be printed or used directly on a computer or tablet. Download
Invite a Friend to Worship. Ask them ahead of time to watch with you on Facebook or through our website.
Jan 1, 2021 | Adult Groups
Uncertainty of Worry
In the moment when we are worried, the best thing to do is STOP whatever we are doing. Then, take 1-5 minutes to pray, breathe deeply, take a walk or whatever you need to stop worrying. Need a reminder of this on-the-go? Use our printable Worry Less – Live More card!
Scriptures to turn to when we are worried and anxious
- Remember Jesus told us not to worry (Matthew 6:25-34)
- Remember just as God was with the Israelites when they left Egypt, God is with you (Exodus 13:17-22)
- “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…you are with me,” (Psalm 23:1-6)
- “The Lord is my light and my salvation–whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1-14)
- “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:1-22)
- Remember Paul said “do not be anxious about anything,” (Philippians 4:4-7)
- Remember Jesus said God is always with us through the Holy Spirit (John 14:26-27)
- “So do not fear, for I am with you,” (Isaiah 41:8-10)
United Methodist Church resources for dealing with worry and anxiety
- Four Things You Can Do When You Are Anxious by the Rev. Jack Shitama
- Throw Your Anxiety to God by the Rev. Martha Epstein
- Living in the Moment by Senior Pastor, the Rev. Magrey deVega
Uncertainty of Surrender
Scriptures to turn to when seeking Christ or surrendering to Christ
- Remember nothing, even our fear of surrender, can seperate us from Christ’s love (Romans 8:38-39)
- We do what we do in the Christian life for Christ and through Christ, not ourselves (2 Corinthians 4:1-15)
- When we surrender to Christ, there is so much more to gain than lose. As Jesus said, “ For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake will save it.” (Luke 9:23-25)
- Look at the story of Paul and Ananias: neither wanted to surrender to God’s plan for them, but their lives were changed for the better when they did! (Acts 9:1-19)
- Paul seemingly “had it all together” but gained so much more by surrendering to Christ (Philippians 3:1-11)
- When the Ethiopian Eunuch sought God, Philip was sent to help him find God (Acts 8:26-40)
- Before we surrender to Christ, before we are even born, God already knows and loves us (Psalm 139:1-18)
United Methodist Church resources for seeking or surrendering to God
- United Methodist Beliefs: Prevenient Grace
- Discovering God’s will: John Wesley’s difficult decision
- Holy Spirit moments: Learning from Wesley at Aldersgate
Jan 1, 2020 | Adult Groups, Missions and Outreach
Hyde Park’s Bike Ministry continues to roll along and is very much in need of more volunteers. While there is always room for new mechanics, we also have non-mechanical need such as:
- metal recycling once a month
- intake assistance for an hour on Sunday mornings to tag bikes with people’s names and the repairs required
- storeroom organization once a month
- donation intake and processing
- storage for bikes near the church
- transporting donation bikes to and from storage
We currently have a small crew of three mechanics working up to 5 hours on 20 bikes on any given Sunday morning and would appreciate some additional assistance. While we try to offer services on a weekly basis, this all depends on the manpower available to facilitate them.