"A church worker in a downtown mission was asked once by a friend why they did what they did.  In their eyes it was menial. "Why do you stay?" they asked.  The worker responded with something I have not forgotten.  They said, "A strange man on a cross won't let me go."  I too have seen this man, this strange man on a cross, and he has captured me in a similar way.  I am not alone.  He, in his strange way, has captured many others.  In Him we have found a reason to work, to give, to think, to change, to believe, to care, to wait, to enjoy, to suffer, to live...to die...and to live again!  We invite you to come join us as we find this meaning for our existence on this earth at the State Street United Methodist Church.  Come join us on the journey as we follow this "strange man on a cross" who has captured our lives!"

In Christ,  Paul A. Fryman, Senior Pastor, State Street UMC

Sermon Series for April 2008

8:08 a.m. and 10 a.m. Services

May 4    "Come Up Higher: Dealing with Resentment" Matthew 5: 21-26, Psalm 133

May 11   "Mother's Day: Attributes of God in Scripture"

May 18  "Come Up Higher: When the Devil Whispers Over Your Shoulder"  Matthew 5: 27-32; 2 Samuel 11:1-5, 14-27

May 25   "Come Up Higher: Honesty-The Best Policy"  Matthew 5: 33-37, Psalm 48

Unless otherwise noted, Rev. Paul Fryman will be delivering the sermon.

Exodus Service, 11 a.m.

May 11   "Mother's Day - A Parent's Provision"   Exodus 15:22-16:21

Sermon topics for the Exodus Service on May 4, 18 & 25 will be announced later.