Hearing the Word in worship is about receiving the Word we need, not always the Word we want. Stories have the power to communicate truth in ways that we might not otherwise be willing to hear.
Author Archives: Galen Zook
Call to Confession
King David models a very public form of confession in Psalm 51, inviting us to confess what is true about God and ourselves.
Called to Worship
The Apostle Paul compares believers to a temple, shaped by God with Christ as the cornerstone. Worship is a call to honor and submit to God in all activities.
Gathering for Worship
King David learned that worship is about honoring God, and that experiencing God’s powerful presence leads to both celebration and reverence in worship.
Sent Together
Our society tells us that we should not have to rely on anyone else for anything. In contrast, Jesus sent out the disciples in pairs, without extra provisions, dependent on the good will and hospitality of others.
Hampden United Methodist Church 