Blogs

Attendance has Grown 30 Percent at Salem UMC

By: Phil Schroeder on 8/22/2011
Topics: Local Church Concerns, Passionate Worship, Worship Reflections
Salem UMC in Covington was featured in this week's Romans 12 e-newsletter. Attendance has grown 30 percent in the last year. 

I'm Not a Christian, but I'm Coming to Your Church This Sunday

By: Phil Schroeder on 6/22/2011
Topics: Acts of Christian Kindness, Local Church Concerns, Worship Reflections
"The Resurgence" website (theresurgance.com) introduces the person who may show up at your church this Sunday. Thanks to Bob Winstead for sharing.

Summer Sermon Series at McEachern UMC

By: Phil Schroeder on 6/8/2011
Topics: Worship Reflections
Check out the artwork and theme of the summer sermon series at McEachern UMC.

The Easter Offering Plate

By: Phil Schroeder on 4/15/2011
Topics: Stewardship, Worship Reflections
With so many more people in worship on Easter Sunday, why isn't the offering any bigger? Horizons Stewardship gave a simple answer in their April enewsletter.

Marcia McFee's Advent E-Newsletter

By: Phil Schroeder on 11/29/2010
Topics: Worship Reflections
Marcia McFee's e-newsletter is excellent! Check it out at http://marciamcfee.typepad.com/reflections/2010/11/advent-newsletter.html.

Children's Sermon Origami Idea

By: Phil Schroeder on 8/18/2010
Topics: Worship Reflections
I posted a video on YouTube for Charlie Green in Clayton showing him an idea for children's sermon. Take a minute to check it out.

Worship Series: Rated 'M' for 'Mature'

By: Phil Schroeder on 5/26/2010
Topics: Worship Reflections

Bill Burch, pastor of Sam Jones UMC in Cartersville, just announced his summer worship series for June and July. Here's what he has to say about Genesis: Rated 'M' for 'Mature'

Sermon Material for Creation/Light of the World

By: Phil Schroeder on 3/3/2010
Topics: Worship Reflections
Bill Burch from Sam Jones UMC in Cartersville shares some good sermon material for creation, light of the world.

Old Testament/New Testament in 20 Minutes Sermon Series

By: Phil Schroeder on 1/8/2010
Topics: Worship Reflections
Rev. Bill Burch at Cartersville UMC recently did a two week sermon series on the Old and New Testament. His sermon plan and resources he developed are available in this post.

Advent Idea and More

By: Phil Schroeder on 11/11/2009
Topics: Worship Reflections
Check out this advent idea from Dr. Marcia McFee. 
Visit Marcia's Blog. Download her latest newsletter.

Powerful Testimonies via Cardboard

By: Phil Schroeder on 5/12/2009
Topics: Worship Reflections
The Rome Carrolton District clergy recently visited Long’s Chapel UMC just off the grounds of Lake Junaluska. Long’s Chapel has been one of our fastest growing UM Churches over the last 7 years, growing to a worship attendance of 1000. They recently added a Saturday Night Service entitled SNL or Saturday Night Life. Here is a link to an excellent use of video. http://www.vimeo.com/2196889
 
Send me examples of other videos so we can learn from each other. You might want to also check out Cumming First UMC’s website which features videos used in a traditional worship setting. http://www.cfumcga.com/

Worship Planning Tool

By: Phil Schroeder on 4/3/2009
Topics: Passionate Worship, Worship Reflections

Dave Benson and the worship team at Birmingham UMC found this to be a vital link to keep everyone informed and connected as they seek to do excellent worship planning. Check it out!   Go to Planning Center Online

Good Friday Images - 10th Anniversary of Columbine - 4/20/09

By: Phil Schroeder on 4/2/2009
Topics: Passionate Worship, Worship Reflections


Haunting Images of the 15 Crosses at Columbine - 1 for Each Victim?. . . but then two are cut down. See the article
from 10 years ago and the pictures as well.