Topeka First UMC: Your Bridge to God, One Another, and the Community
Greetings Topeka First UMC,
I hope that you are having a great week!
Welcome to the season of Lent! Last night at the Ash Wednesday service we 1)wrote down and burned the things that keep us from God and 2) wrote out on strips of paper the ways in which we are going to grow in our relationship with God through this season. This is really what our lenten sermon series is all about.
In worship over the next 5 weeks, we will look at what we can "Give Up to Create Space." This Sunday, we begin by giving up Unrealistic Expectations. Sometimes we put expectations upon ourselves, friends and community that are unrealistic. In doing so, we keep ourselves and those around us from fully living into who God created us to be. On this first Sunday of Lent, we will look at unrealistic expectations, discover how they hold us back, and look at how to set healthy expectations that create space for flourishing. We will also welcome new members during both the 9:30 am & 10:45 am services.
Coming up on Sunday March 23, we are celebrating 170 years as a church. As part of the celebration we will host Heritage Sunday, receive new members, and lots more. Please mark your calenders and plan to join us for this celebration.
See you Sunday,
Pastor Brad
PS: Please take time to sign up to help greet and hand out bulletins before the service you usually attend. Additionally, the 2025 Liturgist schedule is now open! Both links remain the same throughout the year.
