Sermon Notes: Thursday, June 12 and Sunday, June 15

When we think about the great command (Matthew 22:36-40), our mind typically goes to love of God and love of neighbor. Rarely do we consider “as yourself.” But we should because “loving our neighbor as yourself” is not only part of the great command, but one of those important foundational principals for our relationship with God. Individually, this is not about self-centeredness or putting ourselves ahead of God, instead it involves healthy boundaries and self-care, so that we may love our neighbor. As a foundational principle for the church it means how we love one another, inside of the church. As the body of Christ, we are called to love our neighbor outside of the church building and love one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. This means that we support First United Methodist Church by our prayers, attendance, resources, serving in the church, and caring for one another.

I pray you count yourself blessed to be part of First United Methodist Church of Gadsden. I know that I do. Let’s show the church and our church relationships “the love” with our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness.

For the love of the church,

Rev. Sherri