What does the cross require of us? Does the event of the cross require anything of us? As we discussed this question this morning, we fell into a conversation about difficult relationships. If one feels hostility within a relationship, the natural reaction would be to back away. Jesus’ ministry created tensions within the Jewish faith itself. The Pharisees were not happy with a Teacher who called for abandonment of all laws except for the law of love. Their carefully establis

This week's bible readings and events at Banning UMC

Weekly events and readings for this week at Banning United Methodist Church

Being Christian is very difficult. Really. It requires openness to new people-the stranger, the immigrant, the outcast and, to new ideas. Not only that, we are commanded to love our neighbor in Matthew 5:43-48, one of our readings this Sunday. You have got to be kidding me, Jesus, like really, love our neighbors? Not wish harm on them, or do harm against them? A rule often misquoted as John Wesley’s is, nonetheless, worthy for our conversation: “Do all the good you can, by al

Sunday's Scripture: Hebrew Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 Gospel Reading: Matthew 5:43-48 WELCOME Banning United Methodist Church welcomes any newcomers joining us for worship this Sunday! We hope our worship service touches your heart and that you feel the presence of the Lord. If you have any questions about our church, please call the church office at 849-3413. If you would like Pastor Brenda to give you a call please message her via this website Visit Us - Contact U

During our sermon discussion this morning at Russo’s Haven cafe, we went through some of the commentaries I used to build the sermon and support the text. The definition of a commentary is a set of explanatory or critical notes on a text. Going through the sermon on Mark 1:29-39, we read some of the supporting biblical passages further along in Mark, such as Mark 10:45 where Jesus describes himself as a diakoneo. We read through the commentary by Matt Skinner, Professor of Ne

Banning UMC events for the Week of February 4, 2018