Connect Newsletter – Post From Pastor (07-05-2025)
July 6, 2025 / Connect UMC / Comments Off on Connect Newsletter – Post From Pastor (07-05-2025)
A Message From Pastor Adam
Hello Church Family! I hope you are all having a great 4th of July Holiday weekend! As you remember the freedom we are blessed with in our country, I encourage you to also take time to remember the freedom Christ provides us with. This Sunday we will be learning about Moses crossing the Red Sea. When the Hebrew people were trapped, God did a miracle to set them free. We are also trapped by sin, and Jesus works the miracle of grace to set us free. I hope you will join us.
Next week we will begin our first of the summer Connect Groups. If you have not yet signed up for a Connect Group, I encourage you to check the information below.
Blessings to you all, and I hope to see you soon!
Pastor Adam Ricks
It’s still not too late! Three new summer study groups this summer.
WE BELIEVE Discover how the ancient Nicene Creed can transform your spiritual journey in Michael Carpenter’s empowering book “We Believe: How the Nicene Creed Can Deepen Your Faith”. Personal anecdotes and practical insights guide you to a profound connection with God. Dive into six chapters, covering the Nicene Creeds equentially, that unpack the essense of it, enriching readers faith and deepening their understanding of Christian beliefs. ~ Based on Michael Carpenter’s book ______________________________
CRUSHING CHAOS There is chaos in your life, probably more than you bargained for. But rest assured that the God of the Bible is neither intimidated nor stumped by your chaos. He knows exactly how to conquer it and create order in your life. The story of the Bible centers on God’s work of bringing form and function to the messes we humans make. In fact, His solution for the chaos found in Genesis wasn’t to automatically provide peace – it was to establish order. And for good reason. ~ Based on the book by Manny Arango ______________________________
EMBRACING CHURCH A seminar that evaluates, equips, and encourages participants to become a spiritually-healthier body of believers in Jesus Christ. During this entertaining study we will come to recognize how our words and actions square with our outreach to others. Since we are not Christians only on Sunday morning, the end-goal is that each of us will better intrinsically reflect Christ in our everyday lives. This study is suitable for all ages. To allow for adequate materials, advanced sign-ups are strongly encouraged. _______________________________
Church Study Location: All Classes will be at Connect UMC Childcare: Available with advanced reservation Scholarships: are available for any study group book if needed
Wearing God’s Armor – July VBS Event July 19th – 9:00am – 12:00noon
Take Your Kids to Bible Boot Camp this Summer! “The Belt of Truth” is the first in the series of four planned one day VBS events. Families are invited to stay for BBQ picnic/water fun from 12:00-12:30. Open to all children currently in grade Pre-K through 5th grade (3-year-old to 12-year-olds). Online pre-registration is open through July 16, 2025 (for event planning).
HINT: Kids (& possibly adults) will get wet during water fun time, so parents need to bring towels and/or change of wet clothes after picnic.
Who will have this year’s bragging rights as champion of 2025 best homemade ice cream?
It’s time to pull out the ice cream makers and start digging through secret family recipes! Homemade is the rule (no store-bought ice cream). Bring your homemade creation to be sampled and voted on that day.
Don’t make ice cream? No problem, you can be part of the tasting crew! Weather permitting, we will also have water slide and other outdoor activities set up to enjoy.
$1 = 1 Vote. Money raised will go towards future missions events.
2025 Connect UMC Directory
Available now!
We have a few printed copies ready but also have electronic (pdf) version available. If you would like one, email Dana Kittredge (info@connectumc.org) and advise which format you wish to have (paper or digital).
Online Giving Connect Church has transitioned from our old online giving platform to our new online giving platform (Church Office Giving). To all who have already transitioned automatic giving the new site, Thank You! This transition will help streamline our contribution records and will reduce fees the church pays associated with electronic giving. If you do not currently have automated giving set up, but would like to, simply go to Churchofficegiving to set up your new account.
Go to church office giving and set up a new account. Select the “sign in” tab and then select “Create One” at the bottom of the page to create your new giving account. Please set up your automated giving for the amount and frequency you desire.
If you have any tecnical issues please contact adam@connectUMC.ORG or Info@connectUMC.ORG, or simply call the church office (405) 285-7068), we will get any issues resolved.
As always, we are so grateful for your generosity and support. The ministry of Connect Church would not be possible without you!
