St James United Methodist Church – Miamisburg

Sunday, June 6, 2021 {2nd Sunday after Pentecost/Holy Communion}
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-18
Title: The Greatest Treasure
Theme: There is nothing in this world that can give us what we truly crave. The path to inner peace is not simply a matter of getting in touch with our feelings but getting in touch with our Heavenly Father.

Sunday, June 13, 2021 {3rd Sunday after Pentecost}
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:1
Title: Never Give Up, Never Surrender
Theme: Whether life has us on a mountaintop, in a deep valley or on the level plain, God is with us. This is our witness to an unbelieving world: a life full of the love of Jesus Christ.

Sunday, June 20, 2021 {4th Sunday after Pentecost/Father’s Day}
Scripture: Mark 4:35-41
Title: Power to Calm the Storms
Theme: Sometimes in our lives we face situations that threaten to overwhelm us. Despite the fact that we are people of faith, these storms come into our lives so suddenly and with so much fury that we are not prepared for them. Jesus cares and He can still the storms in our life.

Sunday, June 27, 2021 {5th Sunday after Pentecost}
Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2
Title: Do You Have Your Ticket?
Theme: Unworthy as we are, we have been invited into the King’s house for a great banquet. The admission has been paid in our behalf. Our only ticket is Christ Himself. Make certain that you have your ticket in hand.

Sunday, July 4, 2021 {6th Sunday after Pentecost/Holy Communion}
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10
Title: Strength Through Adversity
Theme: Our weakness, whatever it may be, can become our strength if we will commit it to God.

Sunday, July 11, 2021 {7th Sunday after Pentecost}
Scripture: Mark 6:1-6
Title: Hometown Values
Theme: We have much to be grateful for. We have even more to be committed to. Let’s live out our gratitude and at the same time insure this gift of freedom for generations to come.

Sunday, July 18, 2021 {8th Sunday after Pentecost}
Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, 46
Title: Summer Vacation
Theme: When was the last time you stole away just to spend time with God? When was the last time it was just you and God one on one? God wants to fix what’s wrong in your life, but you’ve got to give Him that chance.

Sunday, July 25, 2021 {9th Sunday after Pentecost}
Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21
Title: My Prayer For You
Theme:  One of the best things you can do for another human being is to pray for them. St. Paul prayed for people. In our lesson for today he prayed for the church at Ephesus. But, in a sense, he was also praying for you and me.