First United Methodist Church of Shelton, CT
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We are a welcoming family of GOD. Committed to becoming more and more like Jesus Christ. Together we are growing in faith, knowledge, and love of GOD.
Soloist Hector Aguilan, accompanied by Joe McWilliams, performs the song "I Want Jesus to Walk with Me." Please join us on Sunday mornings at 10:00 AM to listen to more inspirational music.
Reflection from pastor Juhye![]()
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There are prayers made with words.![]()
There are prayers made with silence.![]()
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the deepest prayer ![]()
is simply remaining still.![]()
The cross does not ask us ![]()
to pretend we are strong.![]()
It quietly reminds us where strength is found.![]()
"See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands." (Isaiah 49:16)![]()
There are days when our grip weakens. ![]()
Hope slips. ![]()
Courage falters. ![]()
Faith grows quiet.![]()
Yet the gospel has never depended on the strength of our hands.![]()
It has always rested in the faithfulness of God.![]()
Before we reach for Christ, ![]()
Christ has already reached for us.![]()
Before we hold on, we are already held. ![]()
Perhaps that is the quiet invitation of the cross—![]()
to stop striving,![]()
to stop pretending, ![]()
and to rest,![]()
if only for a moment, ![]()
in the hands that have never let us go.![]()
The safest place is not in our grip on God, ![]()
but in God’s grip on us.
The July 26th Worship Livestream link and the associated Worship Guide are now available: ![]()
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- 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Worship: youtu.be/rOZA4X2Akyg![]()
- Worship Guide: umcshelton.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-26-26-with-Hymns.pdf![]()
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Visit our website for much more information @ www.umcshelton.org
First United Methodist Church of Shelton, CT
www.umcshelton.org
Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors.
Dear First UMC of Shelton Family and Friends,![]()
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Happy Wednesday! As we reach the middle of another week, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all that demands our time and energy. In the busyness, let us remember that God invites us to pause, to be still, and to rest in God's presence.![]()
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The words of Psalm 62 remind us that our hope and help come from God alone. We do not have to have all the answers or carry every burden by ourselves. God is our safe place, and God's love is steady and true. When we quiet our hearts and wait on God, we find renewed strength and peace.![]()
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Take a few moments today to breathe, to pray, and to place your trust in God. Whether your week feels calm or chaotic, God is with you—guiding, comforting, and walking alongside you.![]()
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May the rest of your week be filled with God's peace, joy, and grace. May you experience God's presence in the ordinary moments and be a blessing to those around you.![]()
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With love and prayers,![]()
Pastor Juhye