The Montrose Zion UMC Podcast (MZP)

In this episode we look at Joshua's farewell address and how remembering where we came from helps us go forward into the future. 

After listening to this episode, we are encouraged to read Joshua 23 and 24 and reflect on the questions found here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1UgjTpiE2FC4CtXRb2OjpyebfoefIekxnC8T-dgLs-lo

Bill talks about getting unstuck from the lie that makes us believe "We will never get past this."

In life we learn to be less "squeaky" and more joyful in the work that we do.

We learn to live with forgiveness and gratitude.

Mary Magdalene was the first to deliver the message that it is time for us to come out of the tomb. Christ has risen!

Happy Easter everyone!  I really wish we could be together on this special day.  Today, I read to you The Easter Story from the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Praise the Lord today!  He has risen!

Celebration is choosing to move towards joy.

We let go of fear in order to love as Christ loves us without apology, embarrassment of denial.

Guidance helps us "replot" our course for life.

In this episode I go over the final vow that we will make during confirmation. The vow to uphold and support the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

Gifts Inventory -https://drive.google.com/open?id=12x2lfx4-XbCwv_N03-rDxfEKELe1neGb

John 17 reflection handout - https://drive.google.com/open?id=11cVpEFsKJtAclVBRMAcdMn-_4lK1yG5AYAroEOJ1K0o

What is it that we hope to hand down to our children as we reflect on Simon of Cyrene who carried the cross of Christ?

We are going to continue to talk about forgiveness today.  Often we can feel joy when we forgive.  Sometimes not right away, but with forgiveness, comes joy.

Bible Point:  Saying "sorry" is part of prayer.  Joy comes with forgiveness.

For this lesson, your child will need the following items:

• Bible
  
• a pebble or marble
  
• shoes on their feet
  

Scripture:  Psalm 51: 12, 14

Questions to discuss with your child"

• Talk about a time when you had to forgive someone.  How did it make you feel?
  
• Talk about a time when someone forgave you.  How did that make you feel?
  

Service is about having the eyes to recognize the need and the body that is willing to go to be a part of the answer that transforms the world in a beautiful way.

Submission is to not insist so much on "my way" so I can lovingly make room for you.

To celebrate solitude is to find fulfillment knowing that we never truly walk alone.

Hi Confirmands! In this lesson we look at some early faith statements created by the church called "creeds." We also look at some scriptures that are creed-like statements of faith. You will need your Bibles, three different color writing impliments and the handout that can by found by clicking on this link:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hB9AtUhcQOuqQhADDrK5xpJmi4Hjok0kqWtGRQrxKN4

Simplicity is to give thanks for all the gifts we too often overlook.

What we choose to study will set the course for where our minds will go.  

Bible Point:  Saying "sorry" is part of prayer.

For this lesson, your child will need the following items:

• Bible
• a pebble or marble
• shoes on their feet
• washable markers
• a few paper towels

Scripture:  Psalm 51: 1-2, 7 & 10

Questions to discuss with your child"

• Talk about a time when you had to say your sorry to God.  How did it make you feel?
• Talk about a time when you had to forgive someone.  How did that make you feel?

Hey there mom’s and dad’s! I am not sure when you will discover this show, but I wanted to share with you how I envision you using this podcast with your children.  As I  am writing the content for this episode, it is March 18, 2020 and just about the entire United States is shut down due to the corona virus scare.  This includes churches.  You are more than likely here because you are hoping to somehow incorporate Christ into your home, because as of now, churches are closed.

In this episode, I talk about a few quick tips on how you can use this podcast with your children.

In this episode, Bill talks about creating an empty space for something better to come.

In this episode, Bill talks about opening ourselves to change and transformation.

In this episode, Bill talks about stepping away from our daily schedules to be set free from fear to receive a deeper peace.

Welcome to Montrose Zion’s first ever podcast episode.  We decided to create a podcast so that we can continue to reach out to our congregation as well as others since churches have been shut down due to the corona virus. There are 3 hosts (I like to call them “characters”) that will be creating episodes for this show.  There is Rev. Bill Liming, our minister, Jennifer Dyer our Director of Youth and Young Adults, and me, Cyndi Liming, the Children’s Ministry Director.  When listening to this show, you will soon realize that not all episodes are for you.  For example, most of my episodes will be directed towards school aged children in grades PS-5th grade.  Jen’s episodes will mostly be directed towards youth ages 6th grade through high school, and Bill’s messages are directed towards the general congregation.  So if you would be in the sanctuary on Sundays listening to his sermon, then his episodes are for you.

We hope you will find value in this style of learning and worship!