ufmc home         worship with us          go with us          contact us         check the calendar         view events         read pastor jim's msgs         Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith...  Hebrews 12:2         Read Pastor Jim's Messages for biblical guidance and inspiration.       April 2008 In Focus How good is your eyesight these days?  Most of us understand that our eyesight is an extremely valuable and precious gift;  one we should work hard to protect and enhance.  How well do you see the hidden "treasures" in abundance all around us?  Look closely at the ground.  At our home you can see the spring plants and flowers pushing through the thawing earth.  They hold the promise of beautiful scenes and warmer days to come. Now let me ask how good is your spiritual eyesight these days?  It is somewhat more difficult to grasp the significance and importance of good spiritual sight.  Yet, as God's people, we must learn to train our eyes to catch the signals the Lord sends our way on a regular basis.  It is vitally important to stay in tune with the Spirit that we may see and respond as he leads.   "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.  For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”  --II Corinthians 4:18   What has God been showing you lately?  How has he been challenging you?  Are you tuned in?  Are you paying close attention?  Are you keeping God's plan and purpose for your life in focus?  Why is it so easy, in the busyness of life, to get off track and drift a direction we really don't want to go? Yes, I am aware that I have once again succumbed to the temptation to offer more questions than solutions.  But it's sometimes necessary to ask ourselves searching questions to plow through the rubble that can block open and honest communication with our Maker.  With the aid of the Holy Spirit, take a good look at your heart and life right now.  If you find yourself wandering, ask him to help you get back in focus and stay there!  Maybe I can help you in your search for life's solutions.  I exhort you to join with me and many others this month as we journey together in seeking God's will for our lives.  Read through this newsletter carefully and avail yourself of the many opportunities to grow.  We're here.  Call if you need us! Keeping in focus, Pastor Jim       Sunday Worship Services 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Refreshments in the Fellowship House 10:00 am Classes for all ages 11:00 am Blended Worship Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Turn your eyes upon Jesus, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace. Newsletter via E-mail If you would like to receive your newsletter via e-mail, please let us know your address by calling the church office or write to us at ufmc@verizon.net.  We look forward to hearing from you! Inspiration for You Mar: The Only Way Feb: The Language of Love Jan: A Fresh Start 20 Day Personal Revival Strategy Dec: A December to Remember Nov: Thank God for Family Oct: One More Soul Sep: Walking in the Light Aug: Listening to the Spirit Jul: A World of Difference Jun: Summer Stress May: Yes, You May Apr: Cross-Roads Mar: New Things Feb: Enter Their World Jan: A Step in the Right Direction Links We Like Free Methodist Church Joel and Janette Miller's Blog Missionary Julie Allman's Blog Pittsburgh Conference Sonlight Missions