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Bluff Point United Methodist Church is a small rural church with a “hometown feeling”. It is located within the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region, only one mile from Keuka Lake. We consider ourselves a welcoming congregation with members ranging in age from infant to 90+. No one is a stranger.
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Barbara Bailey is our scripture reader for the month of January. Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 01/22/2026 This past Sunday’s lesson was about the baptism of the Lord. Pastor Jeannine began by talking with the children about a picture album. Your parents collect pictures of you because they love you. Pictures change, and children grow up quickly. God was pleased with his son Jesus. John the Baptist baptized Jesus in the Jordan River. A dove landed on Jesus at this time. God pronounced that Jesus was his son. I love him. Pastor Jeannine told a story about a man named Mario who was homeless in New York City. Mario carried with him his birth certificate and his baptism certificate which were important to him showing God‘s love. The scripture this week was from Matthew 3: 13-17. The adult sermon was also about baptism. Baptism is a great responsibility to the parents to accept faith for the child and help and nurture them; we carry, dress, feed, and believe in our young children. John the Baptist baptized Jesus with water for repentance. Jesus asked John to baptize him however, Jesus did not need to repent. At this time the heavens opened up with the spirit of God descended. The voice of God proclaimed Jesus is my son whom I love. I am well pleased. Was what revealed to us was Jesus’s true identity. Following the sermon, Pastor Jeannine asked the congregation that if there was anyone present that wanted to be baptized to let her know, and she would work with them to set up a time. Toni Parsons had a fun group in Sunday school after their lesson the girls made origami doves and also friendship bracelets. Don’t forget our baked potato bar dinner at four to 5:30 PM at churchon Saturday, January 24. We always have a good time at our church dinners. Women’s breakfast at the Wagner is Wednesday, January 14 and Wednesday, January 28. The man meet every Tuesday at Oak Hill at 10 o’clock. All are welcome.
Even our little ones help with communion at Bluff Point UMC! Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 01/015/2026 What a beautiful Epiphany Sunday! This week Pastor Jeannine talked to the children about being chosen. Like myself, she was picked last for sports teams. People that are chosen last often have hurt feelings. One way to fix this is to count off, that way no one gets chosen last. We are all chosen for God‘s family. Everyone is in God‘s family. No one is first or last! Our scripture this week was from Ephesians 1: 3-14. People at this time had a hard time seeing God‘s love. However, God chose them before the world began, and before they were even born. God knows every hair on your head. God chose us in Christ. God chose us and loves us unconditionally. Pastor Jeannine asked us if we have ever said no to God’s plan. When you accept God’s plan and faith it’s not scary. Pastor Jeannine asked us if we have ever said no to God‘s plan. When you accept God‘s plan in faith it’s not scary. We also have unconditional love in our church. Church is an extension of our family, bringing the love of Christ forward. Pastor Jeannine reinforced that God always loves you. God sent his son which is the greatest gift of all and reinforces our faith. Things coming up: A baked potato bar on January 24 at 4 to 5:30 PM at church. There’s a sign up for different topics to magnify your potato! We have also been invited to join Dresden church with Roy Litteer get a community dinner on Wednesday, January 28 at 6 PM. Stay warm these cold winter days and be safe walking on ice. We don’t want any falls or injuries! See you in church at 9 AM on Sunday!
Violette Tones show shows off the blessing tree that she made in Sunday School. She was able to write most of the words herself without even asking the spelling! The blessing tree has ornaments and tags with the things that the children chose that they are thankful for. Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 01/08/2026 This Sunday was the first Sunday after Christmas. It was a cold, bitter day, but one that we saw many people venture out to church. Pastor Jeannine talked with the children, asking them what was the significance of the light from the alter candles at the beginning of the service. It is that we bring the light of Jesus into our service. As we extinguish the light at the end of the service after bringing it to the back of the church, it signifies bringing the light out to others as we leave for the week. Pastor Jeannine also lit the advent candles of love, hope, joy, peace, and the Christ candle as she started the service. Pastor Jeannine‘s sermon focused on the gospel of John. The scripture was from Matthew 2: 13-23. You wonder often why bad things happen to us. Why did God let the terrorist attack on 9/11 happen? Why did innocent people have to suffer? John‘s teaching deals with who Jesus is and why he did what he did. John begins with the verse, In the beginning with the word and the word was with God, and the word was God. And his verses show us there is proof that Jesus is God. Pastor Jeannine explains that Jesus isn’t just a word it is the word! All things were made by him. In him was life. And the light was the light of men. Jesus brings an answer to all of life‘s questions. God doesn’t always remove the chaos, but it can take most evil and awful pains and tragedies and transform them. We have a lot of chaos and dust in our lives that the Lord will transform if we let him! Thank you choir for a beautiful rendition of the song- Mary did you know? We are lucky to have such a beautiful choir under the direction of Ron Miller. Happy New Year from everyone at Bluff Point United Methodist Church. We hope that you will join us in this bright new year for 9am Sunday services!