God's Dream According to John

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3, 7:9-17

By: Pastor Ross Janovec

What: Volunteer Work Day
Who: All are invited to join Smoky Hill UMC's and University Park UMC's youth groups.
When: April 27th from 4:30 pm-7:30 pm
Where: The Land UMC
How: Bring yourselves and we will provide the tools and other supplies as we work together to help transition the space into the growing season.

Scripture: Revelations 1:4-8
By: Pastor Ross Janovec

The word "truth" is a tricky word to nail down. We all want to believe there is one truth in creation that outweighs them all. Even more important is the reality that we want our interpretation of what the truth is to be the one that is true. In a world where there are polar opposite interpretations of what CHrist's truth is, especially in this season of Easter, how can we become grounded in the truths that exist between the polar opposite views of the world that try to push and pull us one way or the other? We will explore the hope for a more inclusive creation found in this Revelatory dream over the weeks to come.

Come celebrate Easter with us at our sunrise service!

- Chairs and warm drinks will be provided
- Feel free to bring warm clothes and/or a blanket

 Invite your friends, especially those with kids and join us for a community Easter Egg hunt at The Land!
Crafts Included!

LIVING!: Palm Sunday is a collision of joy and grief—shouts of “Hosanna!” ring out even as the shadow of the cross looms ahead.

LOVE!: Mary’s act of costly love reminds us: True love always asks something of us, but it multiplies far beyond what we can see.

WISDOM!: “If you’re going through hell, don’t come out empty-handed.” What wisdom might God be offering you in the midst of life’s struggles?

IMAGINATION!: “Seek the Lord while he may be found.” (Isaiah 55:6) What might happen if we began to see things through God’s eyes?

LAMENT!: It’s okay to say, “This isn’t how it should be.” Lament is not weakness; it’s a holy act of naming the truth.

TERRIBLE & BEAUTIFUL!: Life is messy, but you don’t have to face it alone. Let’s walk through the beautiful and terrible parts of life together this Lent.

Ash Wednesday is quickly approaching, and we would like to invite you all to begin the Lenten journey with us here at The Land UMC. We are offering two ways to be in relationship with us on Ash Wednesday. First, we are offering a Drive-Thru Ash Wednesday beginning at noon. Second, we would like to offer you all the option to receive a blessing and Ash Wednesday temporary tattoos sent to you from us for everyone in your household. Contact Lauretta or Ross if you would like to participate with the second option.

1/11/25 Jacob Gen 28:10-22

1/18/25 Joseph Sr Gen 37:5-6

1/25/25 Gideon Judges 7:13-15

2/1/25 Solomon 1 Kings 3:3-15

2/8/25 Pilate's Wife Matthew 27:19

2/15/25 Joseph Jr Matthew 1:20, 2:13-15, 19-23

2/22/25 Paul Acts 16:9-10, 13-15, 20-34

3/1/25 Peter Acts 10:9-16, 19-22, 24, 28

Join us for a four-week Bible Study led by Rev. Isaac Dunn. We will explore the different ways that Psalms have been used, how the Psalms speak to our human experience, and how the Book of Psalms impacts our worship and spiritual life today.

Join us for a four-week Bible Study led by Rev. Isaac Dunn. We will explore the different ways that Psalms have been used, how the Psalms speak to our human experience, and how the Book of Psalms impacts our worship and spiritual life today.

1/11/25 Jacob Gen 28:10-22

1/18/25 Joseph Sr Gen 37:5-6

1/25/25 Gideon Judges 7:13-15

2/1/25 Solomon 1 Kings 3:3-15

2/8/25 Pilate's Wife Matthew 27:19

2/15/25 Joseph Jr Matthew 1:20, 2:13-15, 19-23

2/22/25 Paul Acts 16:9-10, 13-15, 20-34

3/1/25 Peter Acts 10:9-16, 19-22, 24, 28

Join us for a four-week Bible Study led by Rev. Isaac Dunn. We will explore the different ways that Psalms have been used, how the Psalms speak to our human experience, and how the Book of Psalms impacts our worship and spiritual life today.

1/11/25 Jacob Gen 28:10-22

1/18/25 Joseph Sr Gen 37:5-6

1/25/25 Gideon Judges 7:13-15

2/1/25 Solomon 1 Kings 3:3-15

2/8/25 Pilate's Wife Matthew 27:19

2/15/25 Joseph Jr Matthew 1:20, 2:13-15, 19-23

2/22/25 Paul Acts 16:9-10, 13-15, 20-34

3/1/25 Peter Acts 10:9-16, 19-22, 24, 28

Join us for a four-week Bible Study led by Rev. Isaac Dunn. We will explore the different ways that Psalms have been used, how the Psalms speak to our human experience, and how the Book of Psalms impacts our worship and spiritual life today.

1/11/25 Jacob Gen 28:10-22

1/18/25 Joseph Sr Gen 37:5-6

1/25/25 Gideon Judges 7:13-15

2/1/25 Solomon 1 Kings 3:3-15

2/8/25 Pilate's Wife Matthew 27:19

2/15/25 Joseph Jr Matthew 1:20, 2:13-15, 19-23

2/22/25 Paul Acts 16:9-10, 13-15, 20-34

3/1/25 Peter Acts 10:9-16, 19-22, 24, 28

1/11/25 Jacob Gen 28:10-22

1/18/25 Joseph Sr Gen 37:5-6

1/25/25 Gideon Judges 7:13-15

2/1/25 Solomon 1 Kings 3:3-15

2/8/25 Pilate's Wife Matthew 27:19

2/15/25 Joseph Jr Matthew 1:20, 2:13-15, 19-23

2/22/25 Paul Acts 16:9-10, 13-15, 20-34

3/1/25 Peter Acts 10:9-16, 19-22, 24, 28

1/11/25 Jacob Gen 28:10-22

1/18/25 Joseph of Genesis Gen 37:5-6

1/25/25 Gideon Judges 7:13-15

2/1/25 Solomon 1 Kings 3:3-15

2/8/25 Pilate's Wife Matthew 27:19

2/15/25 Joseph Jr Matthew 1:20, 2:13-15, 19-23

2/22/25 Paul Acts 16:9-10, 13-15, 20-34

3/1/25 Peter Acts 10:9-16, 19-22, 24, 28

1/11/25 Jacob Gen 28:10-22

1/18/25 Joseph Sr Gen 37:5-6

1/25/25 Gideon Judges 7:13-15

2/1/25 Solomon 1 Kings 3:3-15

2/8/25 Pilate's Wife Matthew 27:19

2/15/25 Joseph Jr Matthew 1:20, 2:13-15, 19-23

2/22/25 Paul Acts 16:9-10, 13-15, 20-34

3/1/25 Peter Acts 10:9-16, 19-22, 24, 28

Isaiah 43:16-21
Ross Janovec

As we enter into a new year, saying goodbye to the past year along the way, there is room for any number of emotions to rise to the surface. In a lot of ways, a new year can feel like a wild space, full of potential, full of questions, and full of unknowns. As we enter the wilderness of a new year, we carry everything we have collected over the last year, whether it be joys, concerns, celebrations, or trauma. Which of these do we hold onto? Which of these things can we let go of? We will inevitably wrestle with these questions over the next 12 months. The hope in this new year is that God makes a way through these times of questioning in the wilderness, providing us a path out of the desert, a bridge through troubled waters, and shade when we are weary. 

This Advent series imparts a feeling just as much as a message. It will hopefully feel like a warm blanket wrapped around us, giving us the courage to face the increased anxiety and intensity that an election season brings. It will bring us a feeling of standing on steady ground, a path for our feet to find as we step forward into the unknown of a new year. Finally, it will act as a soft whisper in our ears, reminding each of us of who we are and whose we are. It will feel like love. This season, may God’s all-embracing and steadying love be our companion.

This Advent series imparts a feeling just as much as a message. It will hopefully feel like a warm blanket wrapped around us, giving us the courage to face the increased anxiety and intensity that an election season brings. It will bring us a feeling of standing on steady ground, a path for our feet to find as we step forward into the unknown of a new year. Finally, it will act as a soft whisper in our ears, reminding each of us of who we are and whose we are. It will feel like love. This season, may God’s all-embracing and steadying love be our companion.