All Saints’ Singing Sunday and Breakfast

All Hallows’ Eve is not something that very many congregations are used to observing. Maybe Halloween, maybe All Saints’ Day, but that moment in the middle isn’t on the radar for most. Yet it is rich with possibilities, and it would be a shame to miss it. The Celtic Christians called it a thin place, where this world and the next one moved closer together, and it was as if you could go from one to the other with one small step.

All Saints’ Day is one of those moments where we celebrate and remember those who have made the journey or who have taken the next step. We remember them because they are still a part of us, shaping us, mentoring us – maybe not in a direct way, but in a real way. We are who we are, in part, because of who they were. (https://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship-planning)

This Sunday, we will be singing our praises to God with uplifting and familiar hymns and also honoring the saints who have gone on before.  A simple breakfast will be served at 9:30am then we will be singing our praises to God at 10:15am.  Join us.

Dream Like Jesus 

“Expand the Dream”

The last four Sundays, we’ve been reflecting on God’s dream as we pray, “Your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”  (Matthew 6:9)

Rebekah Simon Peter challenged us to D.A.R.E. – Dream like Jesus, Align ourselves to fulfil Jesus’ Dream, Realize the Dream, and today, Expand God’s dream.  Another words, “Dream on”.

Dream On! God intends for us to move forward and to expand on our dreams that emanate from Him. Fulfilling God’s dream on earth, the kingdom of God, is like planting a tiny seed and it growing to give rest and life.  What is God’s dream for us at Lake Merritt United Methodist Church?  Come friends!  As your pastor, I would like to share God’s vision and his dream for our church.  Amen.

Dream Like Jesus 

“Realize the Dream”

We continue our worship series inspired by Rebekah Simon-Peter’s book, “Dream Like Jesus”.

God gives us dreams that are bigger than what we can do on our own, and yet with God’s power those dreams can be fulfilled. Dreams can come true in the dreams God gives and through the means God’s grace. And God grants us the ability to make dreams come true.

Jesus sent off his twelve closest followers to fulfil God’s vision. Then, he appointed seventy-two others and sent them off by two by two to every town and place.  He strategized and empowered and fully equipped his people to act and live in God’s dream.  Siblings, how do you realize God’s dream? What is your strategy to fulfil God’s dream?  Come! Join us and let us continue to dream God’s dream and live in Jesus’ name.   Amen.

Dream Like Jesus 

“Aligning Ourselves to Fulfill Jesus’ Dream”

The Spirit of Jesus infuses me/us with the dream of a vital, flexible, creative center for transformation and community.  Today is the beginning of a new chapter in the life of Lake Park UMC and Lake Merritt UMC.  Rejoice with me!   Rev. Dr. Dale Tremper

We continue our worship series inspired by Rebekah Simon-Peter’s book, “Dream Like Jesus”.   She offers insight borne from her own journey as she invites readers to reflect on the forgotten dream Jesus calls us to remember.  Her book is titled, “Dream Like Jesus!” 

Dream Like Jesus

We begin a new worship series inspired by Rebekah Simon-Peter’s book, “Dream Like Jesus”.   She offers insight borne from her own journey as she invites readers to reflect on the forgotten dream Jesus calls us to remember.  Her book titles, “Dream Like Jesus!” 

God is already at work in the world and we are called to dare to bring forth the dreams of Jesus.  Have you wondered, “What is God’s dream for me?  What is God’s dream for our church?”

We are invited to spend some time in prayer and meditation exploring the dreams God may be bringing to your awareness today.  Frederick Beuchner said, “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.”  Siblings, what brings you deep gladness? How about our church?  What are some of the world’s deep hungers?  Finally, what resources does our church already sharing?  What other resources could our church share more? 

Let’s look at the intersections of these things.  It may point to a vision.  May we dare to bring forth God’s dream here and now. Amen.   

Dream Like Jesus

We begin a new worship series inspired by Rebekah Simon-Peter’s book, “Dream Like Jesus”.   She offers insight borne from her own journey as she invites readers to reflect on the forgotten dream Jesus calls us to remember.  Her book titles, “Dream Like Jesus!” 

Bishop Karen Oliveto writes, “Too many congregations are in a state of dreamless slumber.  Simon-Peter helps congregations reclaim the big dream of faithful living and dare to make it a reality, transforming lives and communities.”

Do you live like Jesus?  What comes to your mind when you think about dreaming and living like Jesus today?  We will spend the next five Sundays reflecting on Jesus’ dream and following his dream. 

This Sunday, we will begin to dream like Jesus!  It will be an exciting ride!  Are you ready?  Join us.