Church News
Prayer Calendar – October 2023
Prayer, Wesley said, “is the grand means of drawing near to God”; it is “the breath of our spiritual life” (NT Notes, I Thes. 5:16). The focus of prayer is not on our requests, however urgent, but on God. Prayer is how we remain in communication with God and grow in our relationship with God. – John Welsey Join us in praying for the people and topics on the monthly prayer calendar.
Book Group – September
Genesis Book Group meets the third Thursday of each month in the Gathering Place on the lower level of Genesis UMC. Next meeting: Thursday, Sept. 21st at 7 pm – the Gathering Place @ Genesis September selection: “A Hundred Summers” by Beatriz Williams “Escaping from an abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone to the vibrant 1950s pink city of Jaipur. There she becomes the most highly requested henna artist-and confidante- to the wealthy women of the upper class.…
A Disciple’s Path
Beginning Sunday, September 24th, Pastor Shawn will be leading a small group through A Disciple’s Path each Sunday at 12:30, after the traditional worship service. A Disciple’s Path is an engaging approach to discipleship that guides individuals to take the next step in discipleship and become dynamic followers of Jesus Christ and engaged, vital members of the local church. Participants will develop spiritual practices, discover their unique gifts, and become engaged in ministry that brings transformation in their own lives,…
Season of Creation
In September, Pastor Shawn Blackwelder and Pastor Seyun Hwang will deliver a 4 week sermon series “Season of Creation.” The sermon series will begin Sunday September 10 and conclude on Sunday, October 1. Join us at either the 9:00 a.m. or 11:10 a.m. worship services. The theme of Season of Creation sermon series is “Living Waters,” as we will be talking about watersheds as an area of focus and there is much about water that shows up as a theme…
“Before Amen” with the Seekers
The Seekers Christian education class will begin a 4 week video study of Before Amen by Max Lucado on Sunday September 10th. We meet at 10:00 a.m. in classroom #033 on the lower level of Genesis UMC. All adults are welcome! The class is led by Anthony Caronna, seekers@genesis-umc.org Before Amen, a RightNow Media video study by Max Lucado We all pray . . . some. We pray to stay sober, centered, or solvent. When the lump is deemed malignant.…
Prayer Calendar – September 2023
Proceed with much prayer, and your way will be made plain.John Wesley Join us in praying for the people and topics on the monthly prayer calendar.
Study Galatians with Hands of Hope
On September 10th at 10 am, Hands of Hope will start a 6-week study on the Book of Galatians by Kyle Idleman. This is a video study using the Right Now Media course along with discussion. All adults are welcome to join this study. Hands of Hope is a Sunday morning Christian education class that meets on the lower level of Genesis in room 105. You are invited to join us for this new study. Discussions are led by Jeff…
A note from Pastor Shawn…
It has been an exciting time during these weeks of transition, and I am incredibly grateful for the way you have received my family and me, as well as Pastor Seyun, over the last couple of months. We will soon embark on another transition, from summer into fall. As people return from vacations, students and teachers return to school, and temperatures return to something less than “melt your shoes on the sidewalk” hot, it is also a time when many…
Adult Christian Education Studies and Life Groups
Enjoy fellowship and insight with friends at Genesis church. We offer various Christian studies and fellowship groups. Explore the opportunities at Genesis! Click on any link below to scroll to an area of interest: DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDIES, Sundays @ 5:00 pm Jesus in the Gospels currently meets Sunday evenings from 5-6:30 pm through December 2023. Disciple Fast Track: Old Testament will begin September 10th led by Associate Pastor Seyun Hwang. Disciple 1 will begin in January 2023 led by Norm…
Outdoor Toy Collection
Genesis UMC is collecting outdoor toys for Kingswood Elementary and Genesis Preschool! Drop off items at Genesis UMC in the collection box near the front entrance from now through September 10th! Here are the items we are collecting: Genesis Preschool Kingswood Elementary
Listening Session – August 27
Our new pastors would like to get together with you in small groups for listening sessions. Pastor Shawn and Pastor Seyun would love to hear your stories about Genesis and what makes it so special to you, as well as your hopes and dreams for the future. In order to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to share, we’ll limit each session to a maximum of 15 people. There is room for you in the Listening Session scheduled for Sunday,…
Mission Needs
Outdoor Toy Collection! Genesis UMC is collecting outdoor toys for Kingswood Elementary and Genesis Preschool! Drop off items at Genesis UMC in the collection box near the front entrance from now through September 10th! Here are the items we are collecting: Genesis Preschool Kingswood Elementary Local Missions Regional Missions Dorcas Ministries How can your family help? Questions? Contact missions@genesis-umc.org. Down East Relief Join us on Down East Relief trip on the third Saturday of each month. The Down East team…
Service of Prayer and Healing
Genesis UMC invites you to attend a Service of Prayer and Healing on Sunday, August 20, 2023 @ 7 p.m. in the Gensis UMC Worship Room.
Worship Sunday, August 20, 2023
Join us in worship and fellowship on Sundays at 9:00 or 11:10 am. You will be encouraged & challenged by the biblical centered message delivered by Senior Pastor Shawn Blackwelder. Sunday August 20, 2023 The sermon title and scripture this week are: “Words Create Words” Matthew 15:10-21 Pastor Shawn Blackwelder We are a welcoming, Christ-centered community. We dress casually. Each Sunday service lasts for approximately 60 minutes. Christian Education for all ages is offered at 10:00 a.m. There are 4…
Call to Worship by Seyun Hwang
Pastor Seyun blessed us on August 13, 2023 with a sermon based on Matthew 14:22-33 titled “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”. Here is the Call to Worship written by Pastor Seyun for the Worship Service. A Call to Worship by Pastor Seyun Hwang Leader: Into waters uncharted,we are called to sail.Though storms may surround,God’s love shall not fail. People: In waves and in tides,in fear’s gripping night, we turn our eyes to Jesus,our Savior and our Light. Leader: Like Peter,…
The Prodigal God
Join the Seekers adult Christian education class as they begin a new study, The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller on Sunday, August 27th. Seekers meets on the lower level, in classroom #033 on Sundays at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome! The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller Discover the amazing depths of God’s extravagant love. In this Bible study, pastor and bestselling author Timothy Keller uses one of Jesus’ best-loved parables – the Prodigal Son – to illustrate the depth of God’s…