David writes in Psalm 27:8 "Come," my heart says, "seek his face!" Your face, LORD, do I seek. We find this to be strange I think at best. Seeking God's face? What does that mean, God is spirit, you can't see his face.

What does it mean to Seek the Face of God?

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all of your heart.” Jeremiah 29:12,13

Prayer is a relationship! John 15:4-5 4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. 5 I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.

Lent has begun and we make our journey to Resurrection Sunday.

Twice a year, every Pastor I know struggles to be fresh, to bring meaning to the season, and the all too familiar passages of scripture. Over the years in an attempt to bring “life” to the sermons, I’ve found a relatively fresh approach is first-person narrative preaching, and it has been rather successful. Coming Sunday, March 3, and each following Sunday ending on the 24th The United Church will experience first-person dramatic narrative sermons.

The essential distinction of a first-person sermon is we tell the story from the vantage point of one character in the narrative. A first-person sermon starts with either a character or a text.

If you are wondering what this would be like to see and to hear Join us at the United Church each Sunday at 10:30 am.

March 3, The blind man will tell his story.

March 10, A shepherd and a trader will meet. The Shepherd will share his story of what he saw 33 years ago and what he witnessed in Jerusalem that day.

March 17, A Pharisee describes the Unwanted guest, her actions, and Jesus’ response.

March 24, Crowded Streets, a shepherd comes to bring his sacrifice and witness a life-altering sacrifice.

The United Church 75 South Broadway, Geneva Ohio.

Every Wednesday, we extend a warm and heartfelt invitation to all those who are available and enthusiastic to join us as we embark on a transformative journey of continued education and profound discovery, nurturing our minds and spirits in the enriching company of fellow seekers and learners.

The North East American Baptist Association will have its fall gathering. This year our event is looking at the exciting possibility of IGNITING the Local Church to Mission and Ministry. Our guest this year is Rev. Marvin Haught who will share the story of a small church having a huge impact on their local community through developing disciples and igniting ministry and mission.

The local grapes, especially the concords, are featured at the annual Geneva Grape JAMboree held the last full weekend of September.  The Jamboree is a celebration of the grape harvest.  Visitors may taste grapes, freshly squeezed grape juice, grape pies, wine and various other grape products.  All grandstand entertainment, including the “grape stomping,” is free.  There are two giant parades: Saturday, 1:30pm and Sunday, 2:00 pm.  The art show, craft show, wine tasting, car show, and interesting exhibits make the JAMboree an entertaining, JAM-packed weekend for the entire family.  Geneva is in Northeastern Ohio, 2 miles north of I-90 Exit 218.  Visit www.grapejamboree.com for more information or call 440-466-JAMB.