| 5.28.2026 This Sunday we will celebrate Trinity Sunday. Our scripture is Matthew 28:16-20 where after Jesus rose from the dead, the eleven disciples went to Galilee and met Him on the mountain where He told them to go. When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, though some still doubted. Jesus then declared that all authority in heaven and on earth had been given to Him. He commanded His followers to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the Trinity and teaching them to obey everything He had taught. He ended with a promise that He would be with them always, even to the end of the age. My message title is “Three In One”. This week Pastor Maggie and I are in Bexley Ohio at Capital University from Wednesday night till Saturday morning for Annual Conference. This week allows us to gather for the required business of the church while having the opportunity to see fellow pastors and friends, some which happens only once a year at this gathering. It is always good to catch up and this year having pictures of our newest grandchild, Jude. Some find it hard to believe that Josh, our youngest, is now a father, yes time continues to move on. We were blessed with a wonderful Memorial Day weekend last week. 3 Star Lieutenant General Rick Lynch (ret) brought a wonderful message to those who were able to be there Sunday. If you were not able to be there, I invite you to watch it on Facebook. Monday was another great day as we participated in the Ross Community Memorial Day parade. A big thank you to all who worked hard to put the pieces together and as you see the picture, Wanda and her grandson led the way with our 200th banner with many others joining us for the event. Dale Alvey brought the trailer and truck that allowed us to share to our community that our church is alive and celebrating 200 years of existence. I also had the privilege of sharing the content and prayers at the service. As we continue celebrating this special bicentennial year, I encourage each of us to remember that the strength of our church has always been found in faithful people who are willing to serve, pray, invite, and love one another. For 200 years, God has guided Ross Community UMC through changing seasons, and He continues to do so today. Each act of kindness, each prayer lifted, each invitation extended, and each Sunday gathered together becomes part of the story God is still writing among us. Trinity Sunday reminds us that we do not walk this journey of faith alone. The Father created us in love, the Son redeemed us through grace, and the Holy Spirit continues to guide and strengthen us each day. In a world that often feels divided and uncertain, we are blessed to belong to the God who is three in one—perfect unity, perfect love, and perfect presence. May that truth encourage us this week as we seek to live as Christ’s disciples in our homes, our church, and our community. Please continue to keep our church, our community, and one another in prayer. Pray for those who are grieving, those facing health concerns, those who feel lonely, and those searching for hope. Pray also for our ministries, our leaders, and for the many ways God is opening doors for us to share His love in Ross and beyond. I am grateful for each of you and for the many ways you help make our church such a welcoming and faithful place. I look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday. Come ready to sing, pray, learn, and celebrate what God is doing in and through Ross Community UMC. And as always, invite someone to come along with you. You never know how God may use a simple invitation to change a life. The 200th committee invites you to share how you became part of Ross Community UMC. What brought you to our wonderful church? You can submit your story in the provided box or email something to rosscommunityumc@gmail.com. Our stories will be assembled together as we journey through 2026. We need to thank Reva Johnson and Marlene Sloneker for organizing and scheduling the portraits for our new directory. As Marlene reported Sunday, you can still add a picture if you were not able to be there last Thursday. See them for more info. Thank you for your support each month for Heifer Project International. We collected over $241.00 since we sent in the last gift. Jan will be giving us an update on the animals we purchased, and if you would like any additional information, see Jan or the Heifer Project International table. Adult Sunday School is growing. Many of you have shared with me how wonderful your class is and how much you enjoy being with Paul Smith’s weekly topics and leadership. This is another perfect opportunity to invite others to join us and experience RCUMC. Invite a friend and join Sunday School at 9:45. During the 10:45 am service, we are blessed to have Trysta Taylor lead our younger ones. She has a great class ready to receive our children with a program just for them. Any questions, stop by her area and say hello on Sunday Church Sign Wisdom: “God is God for us: Father. God is God with us: Son. God is God in us: Spirit.” Blessings, Pastor Chris Next Update 06.04.2026. |