Our Mission
The mission of the Global Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who Worship Passionately, Love extravagantly, and Witness boldly.
Weekly services
Sunday worship at 9:00 & 12:00
Sunday school 11:00-11:45
*Sunday Girls youth group (ages 10-18) 5-7pm
Tuesday men’s bible study and women’s bible study ,7pm
Tuesday women’s bible study ,7:00 pm
Wednesday Midweek worship, 6:30
*Wednesday kids club (ages 4-12) 6:15
*at parsonage behind the right side parking lot
“Lives of Sacrifice
There are uniqueness’s and commonalities amidst the legacies of lives sacrificed suddenly in military service and the day-to-day lives of faithful Christians who have “gone on” to glory. Both situations beckon us to honor their selfless heroic sacrifices.
Every May on Memorial Day we somberly recall those who have been torn from the loving presence of family and comrades by the mayhem of war and conflict. In addition, some die tragically in training or peace time missions. Throughout the 250 years of our country’s existence men and women have volunteered and been selected for military service. These individuals have risen to the daunting challenges of defending our ideals and beliefs. By doing so our documental inalienable rights and codified freedoms have endured, doing so with a full commitment to honorable serve even unto death thus making the ultimate sacrifice. Such heroism qualifies those who so serve and particularly the fallen to perpetually be recollected individually and collectively be a grateful nation.
In a similar but distinct way the multitudes of Christians, disciples of Jesus Christ, that have persevered in sacrificial Spirit filled lives of service walk a long road of obedience as humble workers in the Kingdom of God. Without acclaim or a hunger for accolades these work-a-day “saints” joyfully toil to help others inside and outside of a myriad of congregations dotted among the geographic boundaries of our blessed nation. They also are volunteers and called (selected) for works even unto death that perpetuate the truths of scripture unto the presentation of the Gospel for the benefit (salvation) of others.
This May, as the Spring of 2026 fully bursts upon us let all who believe in this God inspired experiment in governance called the United States of America re-dedicate ourselves to the work at hand, both in preserving the Gift to the world that is our nation and the Christian foundation that reaches out to all with the saving message of salvation in Jesus Christ. This is our life’s work in our homes, communities and churches. There is no cause more noble, more urgent and vital for each of us to expend our moment, days and years.
In Christ’s love – Pastor Tom
A MOTHER’S DAY CONVERSATION
One fresh May afternoon in the kitchen of a very average thee bedroom home in need of a fresh coat of white paint three-year-old Molly abruptly stopped her imaginary play and spoke with purpose to her nearby mother, “Yur my mommy, rite?”
“Yes, Sweetie,” came the rather preoccupied reply. “Wheell, then,” the pondering child continued with trepidation. “Who is yur Mommy?”
“Your grandmother, MaMaw, is my mother,” she responded.
Startled, the perplexed three year old stood up and faced her mother with both hands on hips. “NO,” she shouted, “She’s not your muddah, she’s my MaMaw! Yuh made a mitake. Cause, ifn MaMaw was yur mom and she is the nicest perzun in dah whole world, why do you shout so much and say NO, NO, NO and make me do hard stuff??”
“Well sweetheart,” came the very calm reply “I am just taking my turn as Mom since MaMaw became your grandmother. I’m waiting for you to grow up so I can spoil your kids and be their MaMaw.”
9:30 and Noon
Upcoming messages
May 3rd “Open Hearts receive the Gift…”
Mark 10:13-16
May 10th “More Mother’s”
Exodus 20:12 and John 14:23-27
May 17th “Matured by Perseverance”
James 1:1-8
May 24th “What Does this Mean?”
Acts 2:1-13
May31 “The Mystery of the True Living God”
Genesis 1:1-27
Wednesday’s at 6:30
May 6th– “A Mother to the Motherless
May 13th “You Give a Mouse a Car”
May 20th “When Hilda Misplaced the Holy spirit”
May 27h “If you knew it all then you would be God””
Liturgists Children’s Chat
May 3rd Dianne Paice Janet Bendle
May 10th and 17th Ric Hendrix
May 24th and 31st Pat Grimes
Greeters for April
May 3rd and 10th Mike and Dianne Hawk
May 17th and 24th Dave and Tina Reed0th
May 31st Pat Grimes and Sage Grimes
Upcoming Meetings and Events
May 7 Mother daughter dinner 6:30
May 10th Mother’s Day
May 14th Administrative Board Meeting 6:00
May 17th Graduation Sunday
May 21st Trustee meeting 7:00
May 24th Gem girls picnic 5:00
May 25th Memorial Day Parade 10:00
May 3 Luke Call
May 3 Levi Call
May 4 Patricia Grimes
May 9 Candy Miller
May 20 Linda Freas
May 21 Bill Pugh
May 21 Luca Alloggia
May 22 Margaret Cline
May 22 David Williamson
May 26 Wes Streblo
May 27 Nicholas Ramsey
May 28 Grant Davis
May 30 Charlene Mencer
May 1 Michael and Donna Dubetz
May 4 Jerry and Susan Jerry Matics
May 4 Linda and Jerry Brancker
May 17 John and Suzanne Ramsey
May 25 Annette and Karl Heisler
May 25 Wyatt and Jamie Messerly
May 29 Donald and Emily Moore
How many are ready now for those May Flowers? So many things begin to happen now as Spring is here.
The first things that come to mind in May are Mothers and Memorial Day. We will be celebrating Mothers at our dinner on the 7th. That is always such a great time for the ladies to have an evening off from cooking AND dishes!
We also like to take time and remember all of those who have sacrificed so much for our country and its freedoms. We tend to take freedom too much for granted, but it has been and is costly for many.
Also, some things in May tend to wind down. School will be finishing for another year. Summer is such a busy time but be sure and take some extra time with family. Even a picnic underneath a backyard tree can be fun – with no devices! Kids remember times like these more than gifts. Gifts can be replaced, but time cannot – be sure and spend as much of it as you can with them – you will be making lasting memories.
Another thing that is winding down is choir. We take the summer off, but there will be ‘specials’ each Sunday. I will soon have my calendar ready for the summer months, so please be prepared when I ask, or you can volunteer yourself or someone else. We are blessed with so much talent in our church, and I am sure there is some out there that I am not aware of.
Mom’s Tidbit: Talent – Use it or Lose it!
Until Then ~ Edwinna
Congratulations to our Graduates!!
Pastor: Tom Snodgrass
Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Church phone 740-543-3282 Pastor’s phone 740-543-8306
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