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The children always have a Bible lesson before a craft project in Sunday school. Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 02/26/2026 This past Sunday was Transfiguration Sunday. So nice to be back in church today after weather related issues this month that had made travel, dangerous and nearly impossible on our rural roads with all of the wind and below zero temperatures. So good to see the sunshine and the warmer temperatures. Several events coming up at church as we enter Lent. This past week we had a wonderful Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage dinner. We we’ll have a baked potato dinner later in the month. Blessings and congratulations to Robin DeSantis and Ron Jackson who were married on Valentine’s Day. Robin came to our church many times in the past while visiting her parents. She often joined choir events, playing her beautiful flute. Pastor Jeannine gave the children a lesson and told them about transfiguration Sunday before the adult sermon. This was based on scripture from Matthew 17: 1-9. It appears that Jesus asked James, John and Peter to go with him up Mount Tabor to pray. They followed him, but after they ascended the mountain, the disciples fell asleep. When they awoke, they saw Jesus speaking to Moses and Elijah, who had appeared, however both Moses and Elijah had been dead for several years prior to this event. Jesus’s clothes were transformed to a dazzling white. His face became beautiful and bright like the sun, as he was in the presence of God. Jesus asked the disciples not to tell anyone what they had seen. Are we willing to go up the mountain with Jesus to be transformed?
Snow Day! Cold Day! Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 02/19/2026 I’m not sure if global warming has anything to do with global cold, but for the second time in a month, we have canceled our church services because of weather- it’s just not been safe to drive in the rural areas with the snow blowing all over and the temperatures hovering around 0°. Hopefully, from this point on the weather will be more conducive for safe travel. I hope people have been praying at home and reading their scripture. On 2/28 church members will enjoy a baked potato dinner from 4:00-5:30 with all the toppings! We hope the community will join us for Music Sunday at church at 10:00 am March 29th. Our kids will be participating and bring so much joy to the service. This is also Palm Sunday.
The first Sunday of the month is always communion Sunday. We look forward to sharing Jesus’s Thanksgiving. Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 02/12/2026 This Sunday we studied several of the Beatitudes. Pastor Jeannine shared with the children that even if you are sad or mad we should be happy. Jesus always loves us no matter what! Pastor Jeannine asked the kids what made them happy. One girl shared that caring for others made her happy. Our scripture was Matthew 5: 1-12. The disciples came to Jesus. Jesus had begun his ministry and began teaching the disciples . The first beatitude Pastor Jeannine shared was that those poor in spirit are blessed. We are all sinners and are forgiven. We learn to be humble in heart. Jesus gave his life for us. Blessed are those who mourn. Mourning hurts, no matter what the loss. Pastor Jeannine shared we mourn for those estranged from God. Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth. Meekness is not weakness. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst. God is our nourishment. Blessed are the merciful. We all help in our missions- prayer shawls, Road clean-up, and needs of the church. A new Bible study will be starting on February 16th. This will be- The Final Journey. Bible study is on Mondays at 3pm. We are soon beginning Lent. We have several activities coming up, so keep posted! Our sincere condolences to Dan and Nancee Scott and many other friends and family members in the recent passing of Dan Scott who passed after a long illness. He was an active member of our community and is greatly missed. We are so thrilled for several new people who have been joining us for worship. We welcome all to join us on Sunday and for other church activities.
Bluff Point UMC
Outreach Missions
United Methodists have believed, from the beginning, that each of us is called to participate in the outreaching ministry of Jesus Christ. John Wesley described this work in simple, practical terms: "Do all
the good you can, in all the places you can, to all the people you can."
We, at Bluff Point UMC, are on a journey to share the message of Jesus through our actions. Below is a current list of the mission related activities supported by our church family. Feel free to investigate each ministry, pray about your involvement and contact us.
Local Missions
- Prayer Shawl Ministry
- Backpack Ministry
- Keuka Food Pantry Ministry
- Adopt-A-Highway
- The Living Well Mission
- Grandma’s Kitchen
- College Student Ministry
- CROP Walk
Advent Season Missions
- Thanksgiving Baskets
- Mitten Tree Collection
- Angel Tree Mission
- Yates Christmas Program
National Missions
- United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
- Operation Christmas Child – Shoebox Ministry
- Blanket Sunday
- Haiti Dress and Shorts mission
