Home > Virtual Church

Did you watch a worship service this week?

Sign the virtual attendance pad here.

This Week's Worship Service

Discussion questions for 2/28/2021 worship

Talk with family or friends, or journal some thoughts...

  1. When was the last time you felt angry?  What were you angry about?
  2. What do you normally do with your anger?
  3. Try praying to God about your honest, angry feelings following this format:
    1. Pray directly to God
    2. Verbalize your honest, angry feelings
    3. Ask for the help you want or need
    4. Allow God to work with your anger until you're able to feel some comfort and peace

This Week's YouTube Highlight

Explore a Small Group!

The best way to "follow up" after worship is with a small group of others who are also following Christ.  These groups can meet weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.  Start by telling us your scheduling and practical needs using this form.  If we don't have an existing group that meets your needs, knowing of your interest helps - once we find a few others, we will let you know!

Daily Scripture Readings

Week of February 28, 2021

The Psalms are divided into five books:  1-41; 42-72; 73-89; 90-106; and 107-150.  If you’re reading a psalm a day during Lent, this week’s daily readings are some selections from Book 2.  As you read them, ask yourself:  How does this express my feelings?  How is it different than what I would choose to say?  What does this Psalm tell me about God?

Monday:  Psalm 42

Tuesday:  Psalm 51

Wednesday:  Psalm 55

Thursday:  Psalm 65

Friday:  Psalm 66

Saturday:  Psalm 72

Andi Green: Returning to Routine

February 28, 2021

By

“Spiritual disciplines” are things we do to stay in love with God and grow in faith.  They can be things we do alone or together; they can be ways to spend time with God or to serve others.  As the people of Sylva First UMC share one of their spiritual disciplines with you each week, we […]

John Clodfelter: Foundation

February 21, 2021

By

“Spiritual disciplines” are things we do to stay in love with God and grow in faith.  They can be things we do alone or together; they can be ways to spend time with God or to serve others.  As the people of Sylva First UMC share one of their spiritual disciplines with you each week, we […]

Julia Trantham Heckert: Breath Practices

February 14, 2021

By

“Spiritual disciplines” are things we do to stay in love with God and grow in faith.  They can be things we do alone or together; they can be ways to spend time with God or to serve others.  As the people of Sylva First UMC share one of their spiritual disciplines with you each week, we […]

RSS Prone to Wander: Pastor Mary’s Sermon Blog

  • Get Angry February 28, 2021
    Psalm 13  I didn’t always pray angry prayers to God. I don’t think I avoided it out of any consciousContinue reading
  • Through a Valley and Restored February 22, 2021
    Psalm 23 This week we begin a journey toward Easter. It’s a journey Christians have called “Lent” for centuries.  TheContinue reading
  • Love Story February 14, 2021
    Song of Solomon 2:10-14, 16a; 8:6-7 Today is Valentine’s Day. A lot of people joke that Hallmark invented this holiday. Continue reading