God calls us to be disciples of Jesus, building community through
service and fellowship and sharing the love of Christ with all.
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Faith. Without any exceptions, we welcome anyone who seeks to love and to serve God.” Learn More
When the disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray,” they weren’t just asking for a script—they were asking for a way of life. They were seeking connection, guidance, and formation. And Jesus didn’t give them a formula. He gave them a rhythm of trust: “When you pray, say, ‘Father, hallowed be your name...’”
This Sunday, we’ll sit with that same question: What does it really mean to learn how to pray? Not just once, but over a lifetime. Because prayer isn’t about saying the perfect words—it’s about showing up. It’s about becoming honest before God, staying persistent in faith, being aware of the shape of our desires, and opening ourselves to the Spirit’s quiet work within.
Jesus invites us to ask, to seek, to knock—not because God is reluctant, but because God delights in drawing near. The true gift of prayer isn’t just answers—it’s God’s presence, forming us from the inside out.
Together, we’ll explore how prayer becomes the ground of our courage, the anchor of our love, and the place where we discover we are never alone. Come ready to ask boldly, seek deeply, and trust fully—because God is already listening, already moving, already with us.
Luke 11:1-13
July 13, 2025
Pastor Jinyong
Join us in-person at 9:30 or online later in the day
Bring a friend and join the fun!
We'll start with an ice cream sundae bar in the Fellowship Hall and then enjoy several rounds of BINGO! If you joined us for our last bingo and pasta night, you know how much fun we had.
Don't miss your chance for great fellowship and lots of sweet treats!
Bring your pet (or a picture of your pet) for a special door worship service!
Open to people and pets of all faiths. Please bring your own chair, as our service will be held outside the church by the pond. If it rains, the service will move inside the sanctuary, in which case we would ask you to please only bring a picture of your pet instead (watch our website for a weather-related update). Kids, bring a favorite stuffed animal for a special blessing just for you! No Sunday School during this service, but we will have a fun kids' worship bag for kids to enjoy. Bring a friend and don't miss this special service!
This month, NEAC partners with A Long Talk to offer Anti-Racism Activation Experiences
This July, A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth, in conjunction with the New England Conference, is offering four transformative Anti-Racism Activation Experiences to equip United Methodist congregations to move from resolution to action.
These sessions are designed to:
- Equip you with the tools and language to disrupt racism in real time
- Build courage to speak up with clarity and conviction
- Help your community transform discomfort into solidarity
- Live out your baptismal vows to resist evil and injustice wherever they appear
First cohort begins July 3! Click here to learn more and register.
Backpack and School Supply Drive
As children in our communities get ready to return to school, let us remember those in need.
Help us to recognize the gift of learning by donating *NEW*backpacks and school supplies. The collection box is placed at the back of the sanctuary.
Donations due by Sunday, August 3
Our donations will be given to The Wish Project in North Chelmsford who distributes newly filled backpacks to children in homeless shelters or low income families in the Merrimack Valley.