Blair Road Umc

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch delivers the second installment in the series Game Changers - Cranium. Like Thomas, we sometimes struggle with doubt.  When faced with questions we can’t answer – our faith is challenged. When we do – follow the example of Thomas – be honest, stay in and trust Jesus.  It’s a game changer! Our Scripture this week is John 20:19-31.  

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch delivers the first installment in the series Game Changers - Trouble. We’ve all had trouble. We’ve all had times when our hopes were dashed. But here’s the Game Changer: The risen Jesus is with you. He’s walking right beside you. You may not realize it, but He’s there. And if you invite him in, that’s when he reveals himself, and that’s when things start to change. Our Scripture this week is Luke 24:13-35.

Join us Sarah Price delivers a thought provoking message about the euphoria of a mountain top experience with God and the necessity to meet reality back down in the valleys of life. Our Scripture this week is Mark 9:2-9.

Join us as pastor Lynn Upchurch walks us through staying in touch with God.  In life, we all face ups and downs that can sometimes lead us to question God's presence in our lives.  Pastor Upchurch reminds us that staying in touch with God is the true rest for our souls and only way we can navigate through the trials of life.  The Scripture passage this week is Matthew 11:28-30.

Karen Thomas is a helper, nurturer and  educator. She has served God in those capacities in her home, church and career. A West Virginia native, Karen holds degrees from West Virginia University, Harvard University and UNCC. She is a NC Licensed Professional Counselor. A retired educator, Karen currently enjoys working with her sister, Vicki, in their professional development and training business, Dynamic Impact Speakers Group, LLC. In 2019,  Karen celebrated 41 years of marriage with her high school sweetheart, Chester. She’s the mother of Justin (wife -Julie) & Courtney (husband-Gabriel) and grandmother of Zoey, Thomas and Xavier. Join us as Karen walks us through who God says we are!!! Our Scripture this week is Ephesians 2:1-10 . 

Do you often wonder why relationships keep turning sour?  Even new ones are like the old ones – not too good!  There is a reason and we’ll talk about it in the next series starting today – “Simple Rules to Live By.”  They are based on John Wesley, called “3 Simple Rules.”   Listen to them and live them to see what a difference it makes!  Our scripture this week is Ephesians 4:25-32.

Do you often wonder why relationships keep turning sour?  Even new ones are like the old ones – not too good!  There is a reason and we’ll talk about it in the next series starting today – “Simple Rules to Live By.”  They are based on John Wesley, called “3 Simple Rules.”   Listen to them and live them to see what a difference it makes!  Our scripture this week is James 1:19-22.

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch speaks about how we should live our everyday lives as a Holiday, to celebrate Jesus being with us at all times.  Our Scripture passage this week is John 6:26-35 (NLT).

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch walks us through the Advent Season.  In this week's sermon, Pastor Lynn reminds us that through Christ, we are each given a new heart, and that heart should reflect His love and mercy to the world around us.  Join us in the second installment, A New Heart. Our Scripture passage this week is Ezekiel 36:26-27.

Join us this week as the children of BRUMC preform the annual Nativity. Afterwards, join Rev. Rhonda Hermann as she gives us the Good News of the Gospel from Matthew's perspective.  Our Scripture passage for this week is Matthew 1:18-25.

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch walks us through the Advent Season.  In this week's sermon, Pastor Lynn reminds us that we are all misfits in one way or another and yet Christ gives hope to each one of us.  Join us in the first installment, There's Hope for Misfits. Our Scripture passage this week is Matthew 9:9-13.

Join us this week as Pastor Rhonda Hermann walks us through the way we to love one another through the journey we call life, using Christ's example as our guide. Our Scripture passage this week is Psalm 121.

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch walks us through the way we can forgive other who have hurt us. Our Scripture passage this week is Matthew 18:15-17; 23-25.

Join us this week as Pastor Lynn Upchurch walks us through the role of the Great Cloud of Witnesses in each of our lives. We take time this week to remember the loved ones of the members at Blair Road who have passed and some of Blair Road's members themselves during 2019. Our Scripture passage this week is Hebrews 12:1-3.

Practicing gratitude can make you healthier, happier, more generous, and closer to other people.  During this 3-week new Gratitude Series called “Attitude of Gratitude”, we’ll practice having a grateful attitude.  If we do, we’ll learn to practice gratitude every day and see how it will improve our lives and bring us closer to God!  The Apostle Paul tells us - Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the second installment, Gratitude - One Out of Ten. Our Scripture passage this week is Luke 17:11-19

Practicing gratitude can make you healthier, happier, more generous, and closer to other people.  During this 3-week new Gratitude Series called “Attitude of Gratitude”, we’ll practice having a grateful attitude.  If we do, we’ll learn to practice gratitude every day and see how it will improve our lives and bring us closer to God!  The Apostle Paul tells us - Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the first installment, Gratitude - Why It Matters. Our Scripture passage this week is 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. 

 We all want to live a life that matters. God knows the life He wants for us…and is willing to help us build it. Together we’ll learn how. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the final installment, A Life of Love.  Our Scripture passage this week is 1 Corinthians 13:1-7.

 We all want to live a life that matters. God knows the life He wants for us…and is willing to help us build it. Together we’ll learn how. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the fourth installment, A Life of Faithfulness.  Our Scripture passage this week is Luke 16:13.

 We all want to live a life that matters. God knows the life He wants for us…and is willing to help us build it. Together we’ll learn how. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the third installment, A Life of Patience.  Our Scripture passage this week is Isaiah 40:28-31.

 We all want to live a life that matters. God knows the life He wants for us…and is willing to help us build it. Together we’ll learn how. Join us this week as Pastor Lynn unpacks the second installment, A Life of Joy.  Our Scripture passage this week is Isaiah 48:17-22.