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Ash Wednesday, the Season of Lent Begins
Ash Wednesday, February 26, marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Lent lasts for forty days, not counting the Sundays, and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. During this period of repentance and renewal, we recall and relive the resurrection story to understand the meaning of Christ’s death and resurrection that gave […]
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What’s Happening in Adult Education
Sterling United Methodist Church has many opportunities for adults to meet in fellowship and Christian education. Sunday morning small groups meet at 10 a.m. during our Growing Deeper at Ten hour. There are currently four classes to choose from. Our Spirit Seekers Adult Sunday school class is our longest running adult Bible study. They are […]
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LINK Coat Drive on November 16, 2019
LINK, Inc. provides emergency food and financial assistance to those in need in the Sterling, Herndon, and Ashburn, Virginia communities. The workers at LINK, Inc. are all volunteers comprised of dedicated local churches, organizations, and individuals. It is supported primarily by donations of food, funds, and other needs for special distributions such as the LINK […]
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Lent Sermon Series
He was not rich or educated, but was familiar with hard work. He was quick-tempered and impetuous, but possessed a passion that would change the world. He left everything to follow his teacher, yet struggled with doubt and fear. (from Simon Peter, by Adam Hamilton) Simon Peter was thirty years old, married, and had three […]
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Response From Pastor Steve Regarding the Special Session of the General Council
Dear Sterling United Methodist Church Family, On Tuesday, the 2019 Special Session of the General Conference of the United Methodist Church voted to adopt the Traditional Plan, which makes no changes to the church’s position on human sexuality. This decision affirms and strengthens the position that United Methodist Clergy do not officiate at same-sex weddings […]
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King Street Bluegrass to Perform at Sterling UMC
Speaking about bluegrass music, bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe once characterized the genre as: “Scottish bagpipes and ole-time fiddlin’. It’s Methodist and Holiness and Baptist. It’s blues and jazz, and it has a high lonesome sound.” Bluegrass music is referred to as a form of American roots music, an offshoot of country music that was inspired by mainly […]
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Fall Kick Off!
The kick-off celebration Sunday at Sterling UMC has finally arrived and this Sunday, September 9 we will present our new adult and young adult Bible studies, the Deep Blue Kids Sunday School, new sessions for our youth and youth group, and new opportunities to serve. And at noon, we will celebrate with a “Fall Fiesta” […]
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Welcoming Our New Staff Members
This is the time of the year when the church staff is fully engaged in planning, developing, promoting, practicing, implementing, and praying over the new programs that will begin in the next couple of weeks. Along with the lay leadership who have also invested a great deal of time and energy, everyone is working towards […]
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Preparation for the Sterling UMC Fall Programs Begin
The summer camps are over, Vacation Bible School is in the books, and the last Mission Team returned from the mission trips of 2018. It’s been a great summer of serving and filling hearts with the message of Jesus. Now as we prepare to enter into August with the new school year approaching, local mission […]
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After A Week of Serving, Our Sager Brown Mission Team Returns Home
We enjoyed one final half day of work on Friday. After yet another delicious breakfast, we all headed to the depot to work on flood buckets. As we were completing our last set of buckets, we were led in the pallet prayer. The prayer is as follows: Most gracious and loving God. We came together […]
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Sager Brown Mission Team Thursday Update
Today was our last full day at Sager Brown! The time sure has gone by fast, but we won’t be forgetting it anytime soon. As always, we started the day with a good meal in the cafeteria, then went our separate ways to work on our projects. Several of our team members helped organize a […]
Continue ReadingSager Brown Mission Team Update for Tuesday and Wednesday!
Tuesday: Tuesday was another day of hot weather, hard work, and great fellowship. A group of four went off-site to work at a senior housing complex in the morning. They cleaned two apartments and had a chance to chat with the residents at the apartments. Another group continued their work at Chez Hope, gathering materials for building and assembling shelves. The […]
Continue ReadingThe Sager Brown Mission Team Has a Productive First Day
Update from our Sager Brown Mission Team: Monday: Orientation this morning gave us background information and recent changes at UMCOR. Photos were taken of all five teams which include over 80 volunteers ranging in age from 9-86 and from five states: Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Texas, Virginia. Today’s jobs included: flood bucket verification and packing, garbage […]
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A New Sunday School Curriculum Planned for 2018-2019
A new program from Deep Blue Kids will be introduced for our Sunday school this upcoming school year. The new curriculum is titled Deep Blue Connects: At Home With God 2018-2019. The curriculum is designed for all ages from the nursery to preteens. Preteens will use a format called Submerged designed for older ages. “Deep […]
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Sterling UMC Member Darlene Kumler Featured in INOVA Loudoun Chaplaincy Services Newsletter
(From the Inova Loudoun Hospital Chaplaincy Services Newsletter) Volunteer Spotlight: Darlene Kumler Chaplaincy Services News Inova Loudoun Hospital On a typical Tuesday morning, Darlene Kumler packs inspirational stones into her jacket pockets and heads off to visit patients and families with her Chaplaincy partner, Don Meyer. Darlene became a chaplaincy services volunteer around November […]
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A Return to Calm and a Big Thank You!
He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” Mark 4:39-40 This week, as we wrap up the final clean up from the annual […]
Continue ReadingGraduate Recognition Sunday
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, total public and private elementary and secondary school enrollment reached a record 55 million in fall 2006, representing a 12 percent increase since fall 1993. Between 2006 and 2018, a further increase of 8 percent is expected. Our schools are teaching more kids than ever. And, according […]
Continue ReadingMark Your Calendars for the 2018 Sterling UMC Yard Sale!
The annual Sterling United Methodist Church Yard Sale will occur on Saturday, June 23 rain or shine from 7 AM to 2 PM. The Sterling UMC Yard Sale is a large outdoor and indoor sale that includes everything from jewelry, clothing, and household items; to antiques, furniture, and appliances! Proceeds from the sale help to […]
Continue ReadingThis Sunday Why Not Enjoy Lunch at Church
This week we have an opportunity for fellowship following our 11 AM Contemporary worship service. Our monthly pizza and salad lunch will be served in the Gallihugh Fellowship Hall at approximately 12 PM. All are invited to attend our 11 AM service and join the group for lunch right after. Or, if you wish to […]
Continue ReadingPentecost Sunday
The fiftieth day after Easter is known as Pentecost and this Sunday is Pentecost Sunday. Pentecost is one of the principal days of the Christian year and in the early Church was the second most important part of the Christian year next to Easter. The Greek word pentecoste means “fiftieth day.” Pentecost is the day on which […]
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