Life-Giving Water Messages

Episode 331 | BEYOND THE VALLEY: Have No Fear

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that fear may grip us, but courage empowered by faith in the risen Christ leads us forward.
First UMC of Newton, NJ worship livestreams on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 10:30 a.m. (Traditional). Join us for worship in-person or on YouTube.
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Episode 330 | THROUGH THE VALLEY, part 8: Lament and Love

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that while facing reality can sometimes cause us great pain and sorrow, Jesus shows us how this important step can lead us to necessary, God-seeking action.
First UMC of Newton, NJ worship livestreams on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 10:30 a.m. (Traditional). Join us for worship in-person or on YouTube.
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Subscribe to the Party on Johncast, co-hosted by Rev. Sal Seirmarco, Rev. Todd Lattig, and Rev. Blake Severson.
You can reach Todd via Twitter @the_rockin_rev

Episode 329 | THROUGH THE VALLEY, part 7: Lament and Action

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that while facing reality can sometimes cause us great pain and sorrow, Jesus shows us how this important step can lead us to necessary, God-seeking action.
First UMC of Newton, NJ worship livestreams on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 10:30 a.m. (Traditional). Join us for worship in-person or on YouTube.
Please support us by giving online: https://tithe.ly/give?c=1377216 or https://paypal.me/newtonumc. 
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Subscribe to Life-Giving Water Messages, also on iTunes and Google Play Music.
Subscribe to the Party on Johncast, co-hosted by Rev. Sal Seirmarco, Rev. Todd Lattig, and Rev. Blake Severson.
You can reach Todd via Twitter @the_rockin_rev

Episode 328 | THROUGH THE VALLEY, part 6: Lament and Hope

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that in a world of “either/or,” lament can bring us to a more honest place of “both/and.” We can both reckon with the full weight of our sorrows and experience hope in our faithful, loving God.
First UMC of Newton, NJ worship livestreams on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 10:30 a.m. (Traditional). Join us for worship in-person or on YouTube.
Please support us by giving online: https://tithe.ly/give?c=1377216 or https://paypal.me/newtonumc. 
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Subscribe to the Party on Johncast, co-hosted by Rev. Sal Seirmarco, Rev. Todd Lattig, and Rev. Blake Severson.
You can reach Todd via Twitter @the_rockin_rev

Episode 327 | THROUGH THE VALLEY, part 5: Lament and Community

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that when we recognize or experience injustice, crying out together in words and actions can move us closer to God’s vision for humanity and stir us to make change.
First UMC of Newton, NJ worship livestreams on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 10:30 a.m. (Traditional). Join us for worship in-person or on YouTube.
Please support us by giving online: https://tithe.ly/give?c=1377216 or https://paypal.me/newtonumc. 
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Subscribe to the Party on Johncast, co-hosted by Rev. Sal Seirmarco, Rev. Todd Lattig, and Rev. Blake Severson.
You can reach Todd via Twitter @the_rockin_rev

Episode 326 | THROUGH THE VALLEY, part 4: Lament and Surrender

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that Jesus did not always love his options and in the midst of lament, he still freely chose to surrender to God.
First UMC of Newton, NJ worship livestreams on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 10:30 a.m. (Traditional). Join us for worship in-person or on YouTube.
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Subscribe to the Party on Johncast, co-hosted by Rev. Sal Seirmarco, Rev. Todd Lattig, and Rev. Blake Severson.
You can reach Todd via Twitter @the_rockin_rev

Episode 325 | THROUGH THE VALLEY, part 3: Lament and Honesty

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that Job’s response to his friends ensures us that we can be honest with God in even the most painful situations, trusting God to be God in the process.
First UMC of Newton, NJ worship livestreams on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 10:30 a.m. (Traditional). Join us for worship in-person or on YouTube.
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Subscribe to the Party on Johncast, co-hosted by Rev. Sal Seirmarco, Rev. Todd Lattig, and Rev. Blake Severson.
You can reach Todd via Twitter @the_rockin_rev

Episode 324 | THROUGH THE VALLEY, part 2: Why Lament?

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that in Lent, lament invites us to face our humanity. Lament is a natural part of our faithful, loving response to a world marked by sin and brokenness.
First UMC of Newton, NJ worship livestreams on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 10:30 a.m. (Traditional). Join us for worship in-person or on YouTube.
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Subscribe to the Party on Johncast, co-hosted by Rev. Sal Seirmarco, Rev. Todd Lattig, and Rev. Blake Severson.
You can reach Todd via Twitter @the_rockin_rev

Episode 323 | THROUGH THE VALLEY, part 1: Lament and Repentance (Ash Wedensday)

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that some of our deepest troubles can come from within us. As we bring them to God, we can grieve and turn from our sins with readiness to receive God’s ever-present grace.
First UMC of Newton, NJ worship livestreams on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 10:30 a.m. (Traditional). Join us for worship in-person or on YouTube.
Please support us by giving online: https://tithe.ly/give?c=1377216 or https://paypal.me/newtonumc. 
Sign up for bi-weekly devotions at Life-Giving Water.
Subscribe to Life-Giving Water Messages, also on iTunes and Google Play Music.
Subscribe to the Party on Johncast, co-hosted by Rev. Sal Seirmarco, Rev. Todd Lattig, and Rev. Blake Severson.
You can reach Todd via Twitter @the_rockin_rev

Episode 322 | Let's Get Our Holy On!

In this episode, Rev. Todd reminds us that "being holy" does not mean we are “holier than thou”; rather, getting being holy means embracing God’s divine plan for our lives..
First UMC of Newton, NJ worship livestreams on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. (Contemporary) 10:30 a.m. (Traditional). Join us for worship in-person or on YouTube.
Please support us by giving online: https://tithe.ly/give?c=1377216 or https://paypal.me/newtonumc. 
Sign up for bi-weekly devotions at Life-Giving Water.
Subscribe to Life-Giving Water Messages, also on iTunes and Google Play Music.
Subscribe to the Party on Johncast, co-hosted by Rev. Sal Seirmarco, Rev. Todd Lattig, and Rev. Blake Severson.
You can reach Todd via Twitter @the_rockin_rev