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Groveport UMCRock of Ages“Rock of Ages” – Mark Stokes
June 15, 2025 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
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Groveport UMCThe Solid Rock"The Solid Rock" played by Nancy Wilkerson
June 8, 2025 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio
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please click here: https://groveportumc.org/give/2025-06-0803 min
Groveport UMCThe Solid Rock"The Solid Rock"
Offertory music played by Nancy Wilkerson
June 2, 2024 Worship Service
Groveport UMC, Groveport Ohio2024-06-0103 min
First MusicJesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land” “Jesus Is a Rock in a Weary Land” arrangement by Mark Arnold and presented as the prelude to worship by the Celebration Ringers on 28 April 2024 at First UMC - Gainesville, FL. 2024-04-2802 min
God's Gift of Scripture with Belton JoynerWater from a Rock (10/8/23) In this episode, God provides water for a thirsty people, but God uses people (Moses and some of the elders of Israel) to get the job done. Do you suppose God wants to use us in 2023 to do the things needed to make water plentiful and available? God’s plan to care for the creation often includes human instruments.When I read this story, I am reminded of Isaiah 43:19 when God says that “I am about to do a new thing.” Getting water out of a rock? That certainly is a new thing! What new thing m...2023-10-0805 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Unfold Epilogue: The Joy of AdventAs we continue through the Epilogue of our year long series, Unfold, we turn to week three of Advent... Joy!
Rev. Kerry Smith preached from Matthew 11:2-11.
Keep up with all our media and get connected with others in the White Rock UMC community by downloading our app here;
https://get.theapp.co/9sgy2022-12-1415 min
White Rock UMCBlog - We Carry the Light for Each OtherThis Sunday is All Saint's Sunday, and sometimes you just need All Saint's Sunday.
Check out this spoken edition of Rebecca Garrett Pace's blog, which you can also read here.
And, if you need somebody to talk to, Rebecca offers this at the end:
White Rock UMC is here for you. If you are struggling with grief or another issue and need to speak with a pastor, please do not hesitate to email Rev. Kerry Smith (ksmith@wrumc.org) or Rev. Phil Dieke (pdieke@wrumc.org). Our staff can also provide resources for...2022-11-0506 minWhite Rock UMCBlog - We're All In This TogetherWe regularly write blogs at White Rock UMC. Now you have the opportunity to listen to those blogs.
In this episode Rev. Phil Dieke mentions our church app as an opportunity to connect. You can download that app here:
https://get.theapp.co/9sgy
If you are looking for opportunities to connect you can email Phil (pdieke@wrumc.org). Also, let us know what you think about this read version of our blogs. Is this something we should do more of? We'd love to hear from you.2022-10-3106 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Unfold Chapter 8 - Our Time To CommitRev. Kerry Smith wraps up Chapter 8 with Commitment Sunday. She preached from Mark 12:38-44, exploring what God has gifted us and what we are to give back.
If you'd like to make a financial commitment to White Rock UMC for 2023, you can do so her:
https://forms.monday.com/forms/03b247f083566aba674849bbbaa7553d?r=use12022-10-1917 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Unfold Chapter 4 - Pentecost and Rev. Mitchell Boone's Final SermonWhat a way for Rev. Mitchell Boone to conclude a decade of ministry at White Rock UMC, and more generally in East Dallas. If you haven't heard, Mitchell has been appointed as the Senior Pastor at First UMC Dallas, beginning July 1, 2022. If you'd like to reach out to Mitchell, you can still email him at mboone@wrumc.org to send him well wishes.
Enjoy this final sermon, and farewell from Mitchell.2022-06-1430 min
White Rock UMCChurch & Society - Peace with Justice Grants Making a Difference Around the WorldThe work of the North Texas Conference Board of Church and Society is to raise awareness regarding issues of justice, raise and distribute funds for the work of justice, and provide opportunities for local churches and individuals to engage in the work of justice. This month's episode covers all bases as Rev. Phil Dieke, Board Chair, interviews two previous Peace with Justice grant recipients and fellow board member Rev. James Minor who is coordinating an auction to raise fund for the Peace with Justice grants.
The first grant recipient we hear from is Janet Fisher. Janet is...2022-04-2344 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Easter 2022 and Season Finale*Note: there was a glitch with Dexter's audio, so we took down the original episode and reposted. Our apologies.
This week was a special episode as Rebecca and Phil were joined by Mitchell and Dexter. In this episode the team reflected on Easter, this being the last episode before Rebecca's renewal leave, and quite possibly Mitchell's final episode before he is reappointed to First UMC Dallas.
This is a really fun episode with great reflections on the beauty of Easter, a little roast of Mitchell, and also some great theological conversations. Let us know what...2022-04-1853 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Unfold: Chapter 2 - Palm SundayThis week's sermon began with Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss the elephant in the room. If you have not heard Mitchell has been reappointed to First UMC Dallas. His final Sunday at White Rock UMC will be June 5th.
After sharing his excitment for this incredible opportunity, and his great sadness leaving White Rock, we turned to our Palm Sunday text: Luke 19:29-40. Mitchell shared his disdain for parades in relation to the celebratory parade Jesus received coming into Jerusalem. Jesus's parade is opposite Jerusalem from Rome's militaristic parade entering the city to ensure there are no uprising d...2022-04-1521 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Unfold: Palm Sunday and Why Mum is the WordIn this week's episode of The Day After Sunday, Mitchell joins Rebecca and Phil to discuss Palm Sunday, the conclusion of Chapter 2: We Are Who We Are, and the elephant in the room... Mitchell's appointment to First UMC Dallas. Palm Sunday worship included kids waving palms, a wide variety of lovely music, and Mitchell sharing his disdain for parades. This worship gathering begin our transition from Chapter 2 to Chapter 3. In Chapter 3 we will be exploring Divine Love and Holy Persistence, and though Chapter 3 doesn't officially begin until next Sunday, the journey through Holy Week preps us for this new...2022-04-1139 min
White Rock UMCTiny Desk Theology - Dr. Donna Bowman on What it Means to be HumanRev. Mitchell Boone and Rev. Phil Dieke are joined by Dr. Donna Bowman, author of "Being Human: Becoming the Best Bag of Bones You Can Be."
This Tiny Desk conversation kicked off Chapter 2 of the year-long series "Unfold," at White Rock UMC. In this Chapter, entitled "We Are Who We Are," White Rock is exploring what it means to be human, what is human nature, and is that nature good, bad, or neutral?
In a world filled with conversations about evil, sin, and the "brokenness" of the world, this conversation offers an alternative perspective and a...2022-04-0856 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Baptism of the Lord Sunday, 2022The text read for Baptism of the Lord Sunday was Mark 1:1-12. Rev. Mitchell Boone called attention to the reality that baptism is meant to be celebrated within the community - a celebration as a new member joins the community and we collectively affirm God's love present and at work in that individual. The irony, of course, being that worship took place online only and not being physically present to one another as we remember our baptism, challenges us in how we will be community to one another.
The beauty of remembering our baptism is whether or n...2022-01-1217 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Back Again!With worshiping moving back to online only, the Sunday Sit Down is back!
In this episode Rev. Phil Dieke and Rev. Mitchell Boone discuss the decision to move worship back to online only. It is also Baptism of the Lord Sunday so they discuss the important role baptism plays in the United Methodist Church, White Rock UMC specifically, and the unique aspects of baptism in the UMC.
Each week WRUMC is worshiping online only we will have the Sunday Sit Down. Join us live at 10:30am on Facebook, YouTube, or wrumc.org/live. Or you ca...2022-01-0916 min
White Rock UMCChurch and Society - Climate Justice and COP26For this month's gathering we were joined by Rev. Laura Kigweba James of the General Board of Church and Society and Rev. Mel Caraway, retired clergy from the North Texas Conference. Both Laura and Mel attended COP26 and were willing to share their experience, both the frustrations and the hopes.
We grounded our work in the UMC Book of Discipline, Social Principle Paragraph 160:
https://www.umcjustice.org/who-we-are/social-principles-and-resolutions/the-natural-world-160/the-natural-world-global-climate-stewardship-160-d
And the Book of Resolutions #1035:
https://www.umcjustice.org/who-we-are/social-principles-and-resolutions/climate-change-and-the-church-s-response-1035
There were a multitude of links shared duri...2021-11-2257 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - All Saints SundayIn today's episode, Rebecca and Phil reflect on a beautiful All Saints Sunday. If you have ever worshiped with White Rock UMC for All Saints Sunday you know this is a very important Sunday in the life of our church. We had the opportunity to honor 28 people who have passed over the last year. Some were members of our church, some were active participants, others have never worshiped with us but are important in the life of the people who do worship with us, thus we honor their life and their legacy.
Rebecca and Phil talked through...2021-11-0835 min
White Rock UMCSermon - The Good Life: The Impact of GenerosityIn the third week of our series Rev. Mitchell Boone looked at the impact of generosity through the lens of the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-25. He shared how overwhelmed his was, and continues to be, by the generosity of our congregation. The ask in week one of "if you need $100 ask, if you have $100 give," resulted in $6000 worth of giving. Generosity to help those in our community who need a little help.
Mitchell shared that generosity is a gift from God and the genius of generosity is we can experience the good life here an...2021-10-2729 min
White Rock UMCSermon - The Good Life: Beyond MinimalismIn week two of our series "The Good Life: Living into Generosity," Rev. Mitchell Boone addressed generosity through the lens of freedom. Specifically, how "freedom doesn't come from having more, freedom comes from needing less." Mitchell preached from the story of the rich man and his possessions in Mark 10:17-31.
Generosity is an impart part of our work as the church, and specifically here in East Dallas at White Rock UMC. At the beginning of the sermon Mitchell highlights this by sharing the numerous things that will take place in our building this week.
Let us k...2021-10-2030 min
White Rock UMCSermon - The Good Life: Cultivating CompassionWe kicked off our new worship series "The Good Life: Living into Generosity," by hearing Barbara Canter share how compassion plays a role in her generosity at White Rock UMC, and beyond. Mitchell built off Barbara's words using the story of Acts 2:43-47 as an example of generosity being a lifestyle, and something the early church committed to as a community.
Mitchell offers both a thought experiment, and an opportunity to both receive and offer generosity. If you are in a tough spot and need help, or if you are in the position to offer help to so...2021-10-1425 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Grounded: Surveying Our FoundationIn week two of our series, "Grounded: Recognizing Everyday Holiness," Rev. Mitchell Boone looked at the words of Jesus in Matthew 7:21-29, specifically identifying what it means to build on a foundation of rock, rather than on sand (on sand... not in sand, as he alludes to in the sermon). This text, and Mitchell's sermon, is an invitation for self-reflection and examination. What does it mean for us to not only hear the words of Jesus, but also act on them.
To help with this reflection, Mitchell offered four questions to ask yourself:
1. Did I love w...2021-09-2220 minWhite Rock UMCChurch and Society - Kaitlin Roberson - Refugee Services of TexasKatilin Roberson, the Dallas & Fort Worth Development Associate for Refugee Services of Texas (RST), joined us to discuss the work of RST. She gives a bit of the history of their work, shares what is happening with the Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) for those in Afghanistan, and how we can get involved in the work of RST.
RST is hosting trainings for new volunteers. If you are interested in joining their work you can create a volunteer profile on their webpage and sign up for a training. You can also make donations or buy supplies off their A...2021-08-2147 minWhite Rock UMCThe Right to Vote: Faith in Free and Fair ElectionsRev. Phil Dieke hosted a conversation on Fireside Chat, a podcasting platform that allows show hosts the opportunity to not only to have a live audience, but invite audience members "on stage" to join the conversation.
In this episode, Rev. Virzola Law, Senior Minister at Northway Christian Church in Dallas, joins Phil to discuss why voting rights are a non-partisan issue that the church (and faith communities in general) must fight for if they believe in justice for all. The underlying premise: all people are created in the image of God, thus all people have inherent value...2021-07-1953 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Third Person - GuideRev. Mitchell Boone kicks off our new series "Third Person: A Series on the Holy Spirit." Mitchell shares a general overview of the series that will lead us to Pentecost. The Holy Spirit is often a topic we don't fully dive into at White Rock United Methodist Church. We make mention here and there, but rarely do a deep dive. Mitchell begins by giving on overview of ruach (the Hebrew term translated as wind/breath/spirit). He references a variety of biblical texts, but primarily focuses on Matthew 3:13-4:1 - the baptism of Jesus.
We are excited a...2021-05-0528 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Easter With(out) Peeps and Other Fun StoriesThe Program Staff of White Rock UMC joined Rev. Phil Dieke for a lighthearted Sunday Sit Down. They discuss favorite Easter memories, science experiments, best (and worst) Easter candy, and other fun things that will help you better understand the inner workings of our team.
We, as a staff, are grateful to serve this community and we join you all in celebrating resurrection this Easter!
If you'd prefer to watch this episode, you can find it on our YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/m4R3Ejjh5QI2021-04-0523 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Lent with Rev. Rosedanny OrtizRev. Rosedanny Ortiz, Lead Pastor at Casa Linda Church, just down the street from White Rock UMC talks about Lent at their church, a Hispanic church here in East Dallas. She shares her experiences with Lent growing up in the Methodist Church of Puerto Rica, how the pandemic has been challenging for her and her congregation, and their time of preparation for a time of prayer and fasting during Holy Week.
You can find out more about Rev. Ortiz and her work at Casa Linda Church here:
https://casalinda.church/
You...2021-03-2219 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Lent and the Benefits of Fasting with Rev. Joshua ManningRev. Joshua Manning, Senior Pastor at Warren UMC near Fair Park in Dallas, TX, sat down with Rev. Phil Dieke to discuss Lent through the lens of various traditions. Joshua shares a bit of his story growing up in a pentecostal denomination, they riff on the Gospel of Mark, and spend time discussing the benefits of fasting. Joshua makes the invitation that even though we are half way through Lent, it's not too late to start your Lenten practice.
What are you doing for Lent?
What is your experience with fasting?
If you'd prefer y...2021-03-1521 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - The Spirituality of Gardening and Food with Kam De Leon - 2.28.21Kam De Leon joined Rev. Phil Dieke to discuss a multitude of things. Kam, as a part of De Leon Provisions, fed over 2800 meals last week at the Convention Center during the winter storm in Dallas. They discuss the complexities of pull that off.
Kam wears many hats, including overseeing the community garden at White Rock UMC. They talk the garden, how to claim your plot, and garden work days coming up in the Spring. And finally, they discuss the importance of food.
This is a wonderful conversation that highlights many of the wonderful qualities o...2021-03-0113 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Texas, What? with Rev. Mitchell Boone 2.21.21Rev. Mitchell Boone made a momentarily comeback from paternity leave to join Rev. Phil Dieke to talk about the weather event that took place in Dallas over the last week. They discuss the snow, ice, and record colds as well as the city opening up the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center at the last minute and the catch up it took to shelter people, then also get them fed.
Most importantly we talk about the incredible generosity of White Rock UMC and the community as a whole. We gathered together to raise over $35,000 to feed people being s...2021-02-2120 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Love, Local - "Love" with Rebecca Garrett PaceRebecca Garrett Pace, Minster of Worship & The Arts at White Rock UMC, preached the wrap up sermon for our series: Love, Local.
She preached from 1 Corinthians 13, often known as "The Love Chapter," which it does indeed talk about love, but as Rebecca points out the love Paul speaks of is more than just a romantic love we often hear preached about at weddings.
Rebecca invites us to take a deep look at how we are loving. The song she references is "We Will All Be Changed," by the band Seryn.
If y...2021-02-1714 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - 1.31.21 - Krister WhiteKrister White, member of White Rock UMC and Director, Spiritual Care at Parkland Hospital, joined Rev. Phil Dieke for this week's Sunday Sit Down. Krister shares how he became a Chaplain, how he made his way to Parkland, and how he, and his department, are dealing with the overwhelming nature of Covid-19. This is an honest, and eye opening, conversation.
White Rock UMC we have been raising money to provided meals for the Chaplains at Parkland. You can support this effort at:
www.wrumc.org/parkland
If you prefer to see...2021-02-0121 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Love, Local - "Live"At White Rock UMC we view discipleship through the lens of four quadrants: Live, Worship, Serve, Study. Much of our programming is done through these lenses and throughout this series we will take a deeper look into each quadrant. This Sunday we experienced worship through the lens of "Live." Rev. Mitchell Boone approached "live" by inviting us to consider Jesus and the feeding of the 5,000 (men) in Luke 9:10-17. He focuses on generosity, rather than scarcity, and asks, "what if the true miracle was in the generosity of all who were gathered sharing what they already have."
...2021-01-2023 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Love, Local - LiveThis week we switched things up a bit. Mitchell and Rebecca are out, so Phil was joined by Rev. Keith Boone and Rev. Linda Roby to discuss yesterday's worship which focused on the "Live" portion of our discipleship plan. They talked through the challenge of saying you are "welcoming" as a church and actually being welcome, both pre-pandemic, but even more so now. Similarly, they discussed how we can focus on "living" together more generously, even when we feel restricted by current Covid-19 protocols.
Rev. Keith Boone is a retired clergyperson in the North Texas Conference and i...2021-01-1931 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Bishop Mike McKee - 1.17.21Bishop Mike McKee joined Rev. Phil Dieke to discuss his hopes and aspirations for the United Methodist Church, specifically the North Texas Conference of the UMC. They talk about what it means to be United Methodist, how churches are innovating during this global pandemic, and hope for the year to come.2021-01-1822 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Love, Local - Special EditionToday's episode of the Sunday Sit Down is a special edition. Following the insurrection that took place at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 6th Rev. Phil Dieke was joined by Bishop Mike McKee, of the North Texas Conference, Rev. Joshua Manning, Senior Pastor at Warren UMC, and our very own Rev. Mitchell Boone.
The four discuss the events that took place, how those events have affected their respective faith communities, what do we do (as a faith community, and faith leaders) to address the use of religious symbols during such events, and ultimately how do we continue...2021-01-1033 min
White Rock UMCSermon - First Sunday after Christmas with Rev. Keith BooneKeith invites us to "drop the needle" on this first Sunday after Christmas by looking at Simeon's song in Luke 2:22-40, a song you may not be as familiar with. Keith invites us into the story of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus the first few weeks of Jesus' life and also invites us to share Simeon's hope and anticipation. He suggests this Christmas we do not extinguish the light of Christ, rather we pass it on to others around us. Will you share the light?
As always you can watch this week's sermon on our YouTube...2020-12-3015 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Christmas Eve 2020 with Rev. Mitchell BooneMitchell acknowledges the many challenges that have come with this year and invites us all to experience joy through our connectedness to one another, and to God as proclaimed in the Good News we read about in Luke 2:8-20.
You can find all of our Christmas Eve Worship services on our YouTube Channel. Specifically at this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZzDPUHKWJNQmsKlX1H1vg/videos?view=2&live_view=503
We also invite you to give to our Christmas Eve offering. 100% of the donations will go to support the work of Oak Lawn UMC in providing she...2020-12-2513 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Advent 3 with Jake HouzeJake Houze, Director of Operations at White Rock UMC, sits down with Rev. Phil Dieke to share a bit of his background, his favorite holiday traditions, and play a little game of "Would you Rather" holiday addition.
Be sure to join us next week for a conversation on spiritual New Year Resolutions!
If you'd rather watch this episode you can find it on our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZzDPUHKWJNQmsKlX1H1vg2020-12-2116 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Advent 3 with Neil MoseleyNeil Moseley, former staffer at White Rock UMC, sat down with me to talk about his favorite Christmas traditions, how his traditions have changed since he has been married and now has kids, and ultimately those traditions, or aspects of the holidays, he's not so fond of.
Spoiler: This whole "Christmas Card" tradition is really called into question. Where did this tradition come form anyway?
It's always a pleasure having Neil join us. Also, my ugly sweater for this week is "prehistoric"! You can watch the video version of this, and every, episode on our Yo...2020-12-1315 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Advent 1 with Dexter EvansDexter flipped the camera around (let's be honest, he spent a lot of time setting up a camera to get just the right shot), and joined me, Rev. Phil Dieke, to kick off Advent.
We talked about some really heavy stuff during our last series, so we thought it would be nice to switch gears and talk about our favorite Christmas traditions. Dexter works really hard to make things happen and happen smoothly for White Rock UMC, and today we get the behind the scenes of Dexter Evans. Take a listen to hear the many things that...2020-11-3018 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - A Techie Episode with Dexter EvansMitchel is joined by Dexter Evans for the pod today. Dexter is owner and operator of Blue Bear Media - a production company he founded. He also brings his expertise to White Rock UMC each and every week. Dexter does production, video editing, sound, and pretty much all the behind the scenes stuff to ensure we can have worship each and every Sunday morning.
Dexter and Mitchell have a conversation about the turn to digital given the pandemic. They break down equipment, software, hardware, and the complexity to run it all. If you want to know what i...2020-11-1736 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Giving, Theology, and Chucky WesMitchell and Rebecca are back, saving me from flying solo! In this week's episode we look back at yesterday's wrap up of the "Earn, Save, Give," worship series. Mitchell received an award, on behalf of White Rock UMC, from Rev. Cammy Gaston, Director of Leadership Development at the North Texas Conference. We talked theology of hymns, how self-care is not an excuse for selfishness and how practicing kindness can truly lead to happiness, and did our best impersonation of NPR.
Find out more about the four week class Rebecca mentioned at www.wrumc.org/november.
A...2020-10-2638 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Rev. Cammy Gaston and the Harry Denman Evangelism AwardToday was a special treat as Rev. Mitchell Boone accepted the Harry Denman Evangelism Award. This award is given out each year in the North Texas Annual Conference to one clergy, one laity, and one youth. Mitchell, on behalf of White Rock UMC, accepted the award celebrating a 250% increase in professions of faith during the 2019 calendar year. If you aren't sure what that means, take a listen!
This award celebrates Mitchell's leadership and the incredible work this entire church does in the East Dallas community, and beyond! We celebrate this award and all you, the congregation, do...2020-10-2619 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Saving, All You Can, with Amy AllenAmy Allen sits down with me to discuss what it means to save, both financially and beyond. Amy is a White Rock UMC regular and has loved being a part of this community. Amy talks about the lessons she has learned as well as her greatest joys in life - all a part of what it means to save.
How are you feeling financially? We'd love to checkin with you. Take our latest survey, a financial checkin at www.wrumc.org/survey2020-10-1914 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Labor Day Sunday, Rest, and Theological PunkRebecca and Phil review the experiences of Labor Day Sunday worship including a conversation about couches vs. beds, rest vs. sabbath, and how a true sabbath in the modern era is the theological equivalent to punk.
You can find our worship services on our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.
2020-09-0932 min
White Rock UMCSunday Sit Down - Back to School: We're with you!Victoria Sun Esparza, Minister of Children, Youth and Families, joins Associate Pastor, Rev. Phil Dieke to discuss what back to school means for families in the midst of a global pandemic. They also talk through the contents of the back to school boxes and most importantly remind parents "You're doing a great job!"
You can check out the "Unboxing Video" from our back to school boxes here. You can also find the full worship service here. 2020-09-0416 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Back to School: Episode 2020 - The Unprecedented OneMitchell centers us, this back to school Sunday, by looking at the storms we encounter through the lens of scripture, specifically through the lens of Mark 4:35-41.
As a reminder you can support our Classroom Cooperative with Sanger Preparatory School here. Let us know how we can support you, this strange back to school season!2020-09-0319 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Back To School: Blessings, In the Storm, and Dolly PartonThis week Rebecca, Mitchell, and Phil discuss all things back to school. They break down the Children's Ministry unboxing video and the incredible work of Dexter Evans.
They also discuss Mitchell's sermon, and further dive into the text of Mark 4:35-41; talk about the long journey of the Folk Band's offertory song "Shine"; as well as the blessing of devices and blessing of learners and teachers we shared in worship and one we sent to our eduction friends at Sanger Prep (you can find all these blessings here).
If you want to join us in s...2020-08-3135 min
White Rock UMCSermon - Being White Rock - Week 4 - BelovedRev. Mitchell Boone concludes our series: "Being White Rock - Becoming Beloved Community" by preaching a sermon that could apply to any series and gets at the heart of who we are as a church.
Upon asking "Who is beloved," and "what does it mean to be beloved"? Mitchell speaks to our identity as human beings: we are beloved by God from the beginning. Not determined by what we do, how much we accomplish (or fail), but simply as God's creation - YOU ARE BELOVED.
In this sermon Mitchell reference Henri Nouwen. Nouwen wrote a l...2020-08-2624 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - You are Beloved, any questions?Rebecca, Mitchell, and Phil wrap up "Being White Rock - A Series on Becoming Beloved Community."
This week they talk about being beloved as the very essence and core of our identity. They also get extra nerdy and talk about the difference between kataphatic and apophatic, and what panentheism is. If you have no idea what those words mean or how they relate to being beloved, you will once you listen!
We want to hear from you. What stood out most to you from this worship series?
Did you have a favorite week/word: B...2020-08-2432 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - A Conversation Around Time & BecomingPhil, Rebecca & Mitchell continue discussing the Being White Rock worship series while talking process, 4 O'clock in the afternoon and movies about time. 2020-08-1728 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Metaphors, Dancing & BelievingRebecca, Phil & Mitchell look at week 2 of our worship series Being White Rock. The conversation on this episode focuses on how we come to believe and how big a threshold we should create. Phil references this poet & Rebecca mentions this great book. 2020-08-1132 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Our New Series & Conversation Around BelongingRebecca, Mitchell & Phil talk about belonging and how important it is to use the liturgy to create space for new ideas. 2020-08-0535 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - The Blended Family, Grief & The End Of Our July SeriesRebecca, Phil & Mitchell chat about how Ruth 1 reveals compassion. They also touch on the universal experience of grief. Phil references this book. 2020-07-2726 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Friends, Strangers & Agency: Further Discussion With Rev. Justin HancockJustin joins the pod to help us discuss Mark 2, agency and how we can read scripture better. 2020-07-2136 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Dumpster Fires, Kids Are Smart & The Holy Spirit Is PersistentPhil, Rebecca & Mitchell pull back the curtain on how we feel when things get off the rails, why children's emotional intelligence is a blessing for us all and communion being back in the digital space. Phil mentions this conversation in the podcast. And Rebecca mentions this Rachel Held-Evans book as well.2020-07-1331 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - The Cross & The FlagRebecca, Phil & Mitchell continue the challenging conversation of extracting our nationalistic tendencies from our faith. 2020-07-0633 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - We Have Amazing NeighborsRebecca, Phil & Mitchell talk about the vandalized banner, the ways we are so very lucky to be in East Dallas and what it means for the church to be in relationship with our neighbors. 2020-06-2926 min
Chapelwood SermonsJune 28th, 2020 "The Hero and The Rock" Anthony LivotiJune 28th, 2020 "The Hero and The Rock" Anthony Livoti by Chapelwood UMC - Lake Jackson TX2020-06-2813 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Participation Versus Perfection & Dilemma With Digital WorshipPhil & Mitchell discuss the challenges of moving worship online. It's a good conversation of what the staff is thinking about behind the scenes. 2020-06-2226 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Dismantling A Harmful PhraseRebecca, Phil & Mitchell dismantle the phrase Love The Sinner, Hate The Sin while providing more insight on worship design. 2020-06-2230 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Worship Is The Work Of The PeopleRebecca, Phil & Mitchell discuss how worship should be powered by the people. They also continue the examination of the phrase Everything Happens For A Reason. Also, here is the Ring Theory Rebecca mentioned about how we should converse with those who are grieving. 2020-06-0838 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Extended Conversation Around Pentecost & Our WorldA great episode about breath, breathing and balancing worship with the world events. 2020-06-0340 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Switching Roles & Looking UpRebecca & Josh spend some time discussing a great hymn, a weird story and the need to be ready before we go out into the world. 2020-05-2821 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Breath, A Goose, and Movement As HolyPhil & Mitchell swerve all over the road while talking all things Holy Spirit. Plus, Phil reveals why he is behind the times by admitting he hasn't kept up with the hottest documentary in the world today. 2020-05-1827 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Let's Keep Stirring Up The MudRebecca, Phil, & Mitchell continue talking about worship and the sermon from yesterday. We know it was heavy. In this podcast we continue the conversation. 2020-05-1132 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - More Shepherd Talk & Finding Our IdentityRev. Phil Dieke joined the podcast to help us examine Psalm 23, why people put oil on sheep, and identity without degrading others. 2020-05-0432 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - A slow revelation & the challenge around languageMitchell & Rebecca talk discuss light and darkness, sight, and the challenges posed by limiting what revelation looks like. This podcast centers on the beautiful story in Luke 24:19-35.2020-04-2726 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - A Disciple Who DoubtsRebecca & Mitchell discuss Thomas, the power of doubt, and people first language. They also reference Lisa Hancock's blog post about Jesus & quarantining which can be found right here. 2020-04-2022 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - The After Easter PodcastRebecca and Mitchell talk all things Easter and the joy of living in this new season within the church. 2020-04-1522 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Palms, Kings, & Timely HymnsRebecca & Mitchell discuss Virtual Palm Sunday and the days ahead. 2020-04-0727 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Is grace really enough & our plan to get #emunctorium trending.Rebecca & Mitchell discuss week 3 of online worship, the power of generosity, and how we can live out grace even though we may not feel it is adequate. For a video feed of this podcast, check out our youtube channel. 2020-03-3022 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Shelter In Place Blues & Finding Peace Through Worship OnlineRebecca & Mitchell talk about week 2 of our COVID-19 response and how we are continuing to be the Church even though we can't gather in the church. 2020-03-2325 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Well This Past Sunday Was DifferentRebecca & Mitchell discuss online worship, the challenges of virtual community, and the opportunities for us to learn. 2020-03-1715 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Stock Tips & Extended Conversation About FearPhil jumps on the podcast with Mitchell for more conversation about FOMO and the way worship unfolds at WRUMC. 2020-03-0919 minWhite Rock UMCFrayed: FOMO - Week 2Rev. Mitchell Boone preaches from Luke 16 and encourages us to fight against the fear of missing out. 2020-03-0929 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Misunderstanding Jesus Really Changes EverythingRebecca, Kristina & Mitchell expand on Kristina's sermon and discuss the Lent altar display. 2020-03-0618 minWhite Rock UMCFrayed - Fear For The World: Week 1 (sermon)Rev. Kristina Roth-Klinck preaches on the challenge of climate change and the fear we have for our world. This sermon's text is found in John 3. 2020-03-0619 minWhite Rock UMCAsh Wednesday (sermon)Rev. Mitchell Boone preaches about Jesus calming the storm in the Gospel of Matthew. 2020-03-0614 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Rebecca Loves The Liturgical Year & A Glowing JesusRebecca & Mitchell talk about the transfigured Christ & what it means to reflect the Divine. 2020-02-2521 minWhite Rock UMCTransfiguration Sunday (sermon)Rev. Mitchell Boone preaches from the Gospel of Matthew. 2020-02-2519 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Ghosts & The Voice of GodRebecca & Mitchell continue examining how God is moving in today's world. 2020-02-1920 minWhite Rock UMCRecoloring The Bible - Jacob's Ladder (sermon)Rev. Mitchell Boone preaches from Genesis 28. 2020-02-1923 min
White Rock UMCThe Day After Sunday - Mitchell Doesn't Watch Star Wars and Child SacrificeRebecca & Mitchell discuss Abraham & Issac and a challenging text from yesterday's worship. 2020-02-1020 minWhite Rock UMCRecoloring The Bible - Abraham & Isaac (sermon)Rev. Mitchell Boone preaches on Genesis 22. 2020-02-1033 minWhite Rock UMC(re)Defining Discipleship - StudyThis sermon by Rev. Mitchell Boone focuses on the study component of White Rock UMC's Discipleship plan. The text for this sermon is Matthew 7:7-11.2019-10-0718 minWhite Rock UMC(re)Defining Discipleship - ServeThis sermon by Rev. Mitchell Boone focuses on the serve component of White Rock UMC's Discipleship plan. The text for this sermon is Mark 9:30-37.2019-09-3022 minWhite Rock UMC(re)Defining Discipleship - An IntroductionA sermon delivered by Rev. Mitchell Boone introducing a new worship series focused on White Rock UMC's new discipleship plan. 2019-09-0927 min
Chapelwood SermonsNovember 4th 2018 "Rock Bottom" Rev. Josh LemonsNovember 4th 2018 "Rock Bottom" Rev. Josh Lemons by Chapelwood UMC - Lake Jackson TX2018-11-0408 min
White Rock UMC's PodcastPsalm 95This recording, “Psalm 95” is the first message of our “Psalms” sermon series. Rev. Mitchell Boone delivered this sermon in the 10:50AM worship service at White Rock UMC on February 1, 2015. To learn more about White Rock UMC check out wrumc.org or follow us on twitter @WRUMC or like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whiterockumc. And of course, you are always welcome to come visit us in person at 1450 Old Gate Lane Dallas, TX 752182015-02-0331 min
White Rock UMC's PodcastFinding Purpose - January 25New Year. Same Gospel. At the beginning of every year, we set these lofty, difficult resolutions: Lose Weight. Eat Healthy. Exercise. Read More. And before we know it, the goals we have set for ourselves are swept away by the demands of everyday life. What if we took a new approach in 2015? Could your life be different if you lived with a sense of wonder and practiced creativity? Would you feel more peace and joy if you simplified your life? Can we, truly, find a purpose outside of ourselves?
This recording, “Finding Purpose” is the final message of our “New Ye...2015-01-2725 minWhite Rock UMC's PodcastLiving Creatively - January 11, 2015New Year. Same Gospel.
At the beginning of every year, we set these lofty, difficult resolutions: Lose Weight. Eat Healthy. Exercise. Read More. And before we know it, the goals we have set for ourselves are swept away by the demands of everyday life.
What if we took a new approach in 2015? Could your life be different if you lived with a sense of wonder and practiced creativity? Would you feel more peace and joy if you simplified your life? Can we, truly, find a purpose outside of ourselves?
This recording, “Living Creatively” is the second message of our “New Ye...2015-01-1223 minWhite Rock UMC's PodcastCultivating Wonder - January 4, 2015New Year. Same Gospel.
At the beginning of every year, we set these lofty, difficult resolutions:
Lose Weight. Eat Healthy. Exercise. Read More. And before we know it, the goals we have set for ourselves are swept away by the demands of everyday life. What if we took a new approach in 2015? Could your life be different if you lived with a sense of wonder and practiced creativity? Would you feel more peace and joy if you simplified your life? Can we, truly, find a purpose outside of ourselves?
This recording, “Cultivating Wonder” is the first message of our “New Ye...2015-01-0618 min
White Rock UMC's PodcastFulfillment of LoveIn our final Advent service of the year, Rev. Boone encouraged us to pause, take a deep breath and for a moment be fully present in the midst of a season filled with distracting thoughts. This recoding, “Fulfillment of Love,” is Pastor Mitchell’s message from that 10:50AM worship service at White Rock UMC on December 21st. To learn more about White Rock UMC check out wrumc.org or follow us on twitter @WRUMC or like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whiterockumc. And of course, you are always welcome to come visit us in person at 1450 Old Ga...2014-12-2220 minWhite Rock UMC's PodcastFulfillment of PeaceOur celebration of Advent continued with “Fulfillment of Peace,” by Rev. Mitchell Boone in the 10:50AM worship service at White Rock UMC on December 7th. To learn more about White Rock UMC check out wrumc.org or follow us on twitter @WRUMC or like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whiterockumc. And of course, you are always welcome to come visit us in person at 1450 Old Gate Lane Dallas, TX 752182014-12-1426 minWhite Rock UMC's PodcastFulfillment of HopeWe began our celebration of Advent with “Fulfillment of Hope,” by Rev. Mitchell Boone in the 10:50AM worship service at White Rock UMC on November 30th. To learn more about White Rock UMC check out wrumc.org or follow us on twitter @WRUMC or like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whiterockumc. And of course, you are always welcome to come visit us in person at 1450 Old Gate Lane Dallas, TX 752182014-12-0125 minWhite Rock UMC's PodcastFulfillment; Love of GodThis second sermon in our “Fulfillment” series, “Love of God,” was delivered by Rev. Mitchell Boone in the 10:50AM worship service at White Rock UMC on November 9th. To learn more about White Rock UMC check out wrumc.org or follow us on twitter @WRUMC or like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whiterockumc. And of course, you are always welcome to come visit us in person at 1450 Old Gate Lane Dallas, TX 752182014-11-1033 min
White Rock UMC's PodcastThe Next 75On September 14th, 2014, White Rock United Methodist Church celebrated it's 75th anniversary. This was the message Pastor Mitchell Boone inspired us with on that day.
To learn more about White Rock UMC check out wrumc.org or follow us on twitter @WRUMC or like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/whiterockumc. And of course, you are always welcome to come visit us in person at 1450 Old Gate Lane Dallas, TX 752182014-09-1815 min