Lockwood United Methodist Church

09/07/2026

Today's readings are
Acts 19-20, Psalm 28, 2 Corinthians 4

My wife and I have retired to a home in the mountains that is surrounded by large rhododendron shrubs. In the spring, these shrubs are covered with colorful clusters of pink flowers. Their dark green leaves are evergreen throughout the year. But in the winter, particularly on frosty nights w...

09/06/2026

Join us for a time of learning this morning with coffee and snacks at 9:30, Sunday School for all ages at 9:45, and worship at 10:30

09/06/2026

Happy Sunday!

Worries raced inside my mind, and though I wanted to pray, I was unsure of what to say. I decided to search for music to relax my mind and help me meditate on God’s healing love. As I listened to various kinds of music over the next few days, I felt calmer. Classical instrumental pieces allo...

09/05/2026

Here's what's coming up in worship tomorrow and this week. Check out where you can be involved!

Join us in worship this Sunday, online and in person at 10:30am

09/05/2026

Welcome to the weekend!

My friend and neighbor was in the hospital for what could have been a relatively simple procedure to improve the efficiency of his heart. However, if the procedure failed, he would need to have open heart surgery — something his weakened body might not be able to tolerate. My prayer was simpl...

09/04/2026

Take a look at one of the songs we're going to sing Sunday morning!

09/04/2026

Today's readings are
Acts 17-18, Psalm 27, 2 Corinthians 3

Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, but Jesus’ joy is always available to us and does not depend on our circumstances. In John 15:11 Jesus said, “I have said these things to you so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” This joy is a gift from Jesus, residing within...

09/03/2026

Today's readings are
Acts 16, Psalm 26, 2 Corinthians 1-2

I’ve always been a big girl and felt pressure internally and externally to be a small girl. I started my first diet at age thirteen. I exercised strenuously and severely limited my food intake. I quickly lost weight, but when I tried to return to normal eating habits, I started bingeing. So...

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Today's readings are
Acts 14-15, Psalm 25, 1 Corinthains 15-16

I had volunteered at a church event to distribute food and help clean up. Initially this felt like an insignificant job, and I was reluctant. My friends were on stage leading worship, hosting, and preaching, while I was cleaning up in the back. I began to feel left out. However, I gradually...