Welcome to the Worship Archive
Here, you will find an archive of previous worship experiences. It’s important to remember that worship is fluid. We age. We grow. We learn. We evolve. Therefore, while God may be the same throughout history, our experience of God is not. Looking back, we see where we’ve been and if we’re still on track to where we need to be.
You can always find the current week’s worship experiences on the worship page.
This is our worship service for Sunday, November 26, 2023.
This week Jesus tells the story of the judgement of the nations at the end of time. People can be separated from one another as easily as a shepherd separates sheep from goats. The question becomes how we can be people who are able to live our lives so that we will be among those who inherit God’s realm and receive good things for eternity.
This is our worship service for Sunday, November 19, 2023.
This week Jesus tells the parable of a rich landowner who gives three of his servants very valuable assets to care for. The three servants deal with them in different ways. As we look at this parable, we will consider what we do with the enormous investment that God has given us.
This is our worship service for Sunday, November 12, 2023.
This week Jesus tells the parable of the ten bridesmaids who are waiting for the groom. Five had enough oil for their lamps, the other five did not. We will consider how we can make sure that we are ready for Jesus in our lives.
This is our worship service for Sunday, November 5, 2023.
This week we celebrate All Saints Sunday – a special day each year when we remember those who have died and are now with Jesus in glory. We will be joining the Saints in Holy Communion, and considering how we are “supremely fortunate” as we reflect on the Beatitudes.
This is our worship service for Sunday, October 29, 2023
This week Jesus tells us what the greatest commandment is.
Will it make a difference in our lives?
Can it make a difference in our world?
Sunday, October 22, 2023
This week as we hear the story of the Pharisees and Herodians trying to trap Jesus with a tricky question, we are considering what belongs to God, and what we should offer to God.
Sunday, October 15, 2023
This week we welcome our River Valley District Superintendent, Rev. Michell Hargrave. Pastor Michelle has been our DS since January and will be bringing today’s message to us. We will be finding out that the “Antidote to Anxiety” is giving thanks and rejoicing in God’s goodness, and focusing on all those good, pure and lovely things that are worthy of praise.
Sunday, October 8, 2023.
This week we are looking at how we are given abundant, eternal life through our faith in Jesus Christ. Not by following the rules perfectly, or always doing “the right thing” – but our righteousness comes as a gift from Jesus.
Sunday, October 1, 2023
This week we are celebrating two baptisms (Ruby and Marlow) and two youth confirming their faith in Jesus Christ (Josie and Ross). And we are also looking at the story of two sons who were asked to work in their father’s vineyard – and asking which one did what his father requested.
Sunday, September 24, 2023.
This week we are looking at the story of the “Workers in the Vineyard,” and talking about whether all are welcomed equally – and hearing about the owner of the vineyard as it relates to the love and grace of God.
Sunday, September 17, 2023.
This week we are still looking at truly living the life that we have in Jesus as Paul gives guidance in his letter to the Romans. Here’s a good question… When we have deep disagreements about important things, how should we treat each other?
Sunday, September 10, 2023.
This week we are still looking at truly living the life that we have in Jesus as Paul gives guidance in his letter to the Romans. Guess what?! We are to love one another!
Sunday, September 3, 2023.
This week we are celebrating two baptisms, and we will be looking at truly living the life that we have in Jesus as we look at Chapter Twelve of Paul’s letter to the Romans.
Sunday, August 27, 2023.
This week we hear Simon Peter saying that Jesus is the Messiah, and that upon the Rock that is Peter, Jesus will establish the Church. A church so powerful that even Hell itself will be vanquished by it, the gates of hell will not be able to prevail against the triumph of the church.
Sunday, August 20, 2023.
Pastor Marilyn Loken returns to lead worship at Pine Island UMC. Marilyn will be asking whether it was “Fairness or Mercy?” when Jesus healed the daughter of the Canaanite woman.
Sunday, August 13, 2023.
This week we hear the story of Jesus walking on the water – and Peter joining him, walking on the water toward Jesus! At least for a little while. And we will consider the marvelous, miraculous, wonderful, amazing, powerful things you and I can do with Jesus.
Sunday, August 6, 2023.
This week we hear the story about the only miracle recorded in all four Gospels – the feeding of the five thousand. And we consider how you and I can participate in working miracles with Jesus.
Sunday, July 30, 2023.
This week we are hearing about the kingdom of heaven – and how we can better understand it and be a part of the kingdom of heaven.
Sunday, July 23, 2023
This week we are hearing about why God allows evil to exist in the world as we hear Jesus tell the parable about the wheat and the weeds – and what our response the existence of evil can be.
Sunday, July 16, 2023
This morning we welcome Chaplain Jeramy Girard. Jeramy is a United Methodist Licensed Local Pastor appointed to serve as a Chaplain at Mayo Clinic – Rochester, where he lives with his wife Lauren and their two daughters. We are pleased that Jeramy is with us and leading our worship today!
(The videos will be produced and uploaded soon.)
Sunday, July 9, 2023
This week we are hearing about the gift of the blessed rest for our weary souls and busy lives – given as a gift when we trust in Jesus.
Sunday, July 2, 2023
This week we are hearing about how we have been freed by Jesus from the law of sin and death – and are now free to life a holy, sanctified life. We will also hear from our new bishop, Bishop Lanette Plambeck.
Sunday, June 25, 2023
This week we are hearing about our wonderful Hero Hotline VBS, receiving a report from Northern Pines Camp, and considering how we can live in light of being recipients of God’s grace.
Sunday, June 18, 2023.
This week we are hearing a bit about Northern Pines Church camp and seeing what “being sent” by Jesus looks like.
Sunday, June 11, 2023
This week Rev. Marilyn Loken is our guest preacher.
Sunday, June 4, 2023.
This week we are hosting the Pine Island Cheese Festival Community Hymn Sing!
And we have the world premiere of “Cowboys Choral”! This was composed in memory of Bob Noser.
May 28, 2023
Pentecost Sunday
This week we are celebrating Pentecost and the birth of the Christian Church!
May 21, 2023
Ascension Sunday
This week we are hearing about Jesus ascending to heaven – and what the implications of this are for us who still live on the earth.
May 14, 2023.
We are hearing about a promise that Jesus made to his disciples and us – so that we would not be left alone, orphaned after he left them when he went to heaven.
May 7, 2023
We are welcoming new members to our congregation – and we are hearing about how we can receive the gift of the abundant, eternal life that Jesus offers.
April 30, 2023
This morning we hear about the abundant, eternal life that Jesus offers.
He is risen, indeed!!
Christ the Lord IS Risen Today!
We are so glad that you are with us for this joyous season of celebration!
April 23, 2023
This morning we join with the two disciples who were on their way home to Emmaus from Jerusalem on the evening of that first Easter…
Little did they know the surprise that would take place at their dinner table.
He is risen, indeed!!
Christ the Lord IS Risen Today!
We are so glad that you are with us for this joyous season of celebration!
April 16, 2023
We are having an Easter Hymn Sing!
He is risen, indeed!!
Christ the Lord IS Risen Today!
We are so glad that you are with us for this Joyous Celebration!
April 9, 2023
Happy Easter!
He is risen, indeed!!
Christ the Lord IS Risen Today!
We are so glad that you are with us for this Joyous Celebration!
March 19th, 2023
“Life-Changing Encounters: The Man Who Saw
Think you know Who healed the blind? So did the blind man…until he was asked about it. As he recounted the story, the blind man Jesus healed realized more and more Who He is and told people. As you grow and learn more about Jesus, do you share the new Good News?
March 12th, 2023
Life-Changing Encounters: The Woman Who was Thirsting
The woman at the well. Everyone could see she thirsted for water. Jesus knew she thirsted for more.
March 5th, 2023
Life-Changing Encounters: The Pharisee Who Was Sincere
In the Gospels, Pharisees tend to get a bad rap. But there is a story of one Pharisee who really wanted to get it right. And when Jesus spoke, he listened. Pastor Tony delves into this conversation that gives us one of the most famous verses in Scripture.
February 26th, 2023
As Jesus journeys to Jerusalem for the last time in His life, He has a few life-changing encounters.
February 19th, 2023
Guest Speaker: Chris Dietz
“Alone and In a Group,
Accepting God’s Will”
February 12th, 2023
Can I Really Do This?
Today, Pastor Tony explores how tough it is to keep all the Law’s requirements…and then to go beyond that. Sound impossible? It is. And Jesus knew that. Yet He instructed us to do so anyway. So, if we are tasked with doing the impossible, how can we possibly find favor with God?
February 5th, 2023
Keeping ALL The Commandments
Remember when Jesus told us that it’s important to keep the commandments? Did you know there are over 600 of them? The Pharisees devoted their lives to this, and Jesus wants us to be even more righteous than they were. Pastor Tony discusses what sounds like an impossible task.
January 29th, 2023
Starting the Sermon on the Mount
After calling disciples and healing people, Jesus preaches a message that on the surface makes very little sense. Pastor Tony unpacks it and gives perspective.
January 22nd, 2023
What exactly does it mean to “fish for people?” What kind of bait would you use? Pastor Tony takes us through the ins and outs of this famous metaphor.
January 15th, 2023
Tony asks the question, “Who are the people in our lives we should be sharing Jesus with.” He references a story you may think you know…
January 8th, 2023
Epiphany
It was Jesus’ baptism. What does that have to do with us?
January 1st, 2023
To start the new year, Pastor Tony discusses why we may find it difficult to hear God speak to us, remedies to that, then walks us through the Covenant Renewal Service.
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