ATTENTION !
There will be a Special Congregational Meeting,
Sunday, Dec. 4, right after the Sunday Service.
Please plan to attend this meeting.
Our Mission
To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world
Our Vision
Cortland First United Methodist Church is a Christ-centered community of real people, welcoming all, worshiping freely, and working together to glorify God as we put our faith into action.
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Thanksgiving Sunday
Please bring with you to this Sunday's service, written on a piece of paper what you are thankful for this Thanksgiving.
You don't have to put your name on them. We will be sharing your "thankful messages" during the worship service, not naming the person. Paper and pen will be available if you forget.
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A Thanksgiving Message from Rev. Kim
Dear families of Cortland First United Methodist Church
It is the season of thanksgiving again. As the pretty mums and the colorful foliage disappear around us, now it is time for us to decorate our hearts with the spirit of thanksgiving. This is the time for us to count all the blessings that God has bestowed upon each of us freely.
Looking back on the year of 2022, I am sure we all can find plenty of reasons to complain and many thanksgivings as well. But God strongly urges us to wrap them up in thanksgiving. He gives us tons of reasons why we should do that. As the loving Heavenly Father, He wants to pour His blessings upon each of His children. But His blessings can only reach a heart of thanksgiving, not of complaint. It is because the former is like a door to the barn of His blessing, the Bible says, while the latter is a hindrance to it.
Do we give thanks to God sincerely for everything? Think of our Lord Jesus Christ. He made it his rule to give thanks to God even for a piece of bread daily. And he taught his believers to do the same in the Lord’s Prayer. He took nothing for granted in his life, even a piece of bread. And his thanksgiving heart always stirred the spirit of peace and joy in him. That was one big secret of the abundant life of Jesus.
The Psalmist says, "Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!" (Psalm 95: 2). Every morning as you embark on a new journey, I recommend you come into God’s presence with thanksgiving. Every Sunday as you come to church, I encourage you to come into his presence with your thanksgiving heart.
Lastly, my dear friends in Christ, upon this thanksgiving season, I personally invite you to the following service.
Thanksgiving Sunday Service: November 20th - 10am at CFUMC.
May God bless you all in this Thanksgiving season! May His blessings be abundant in your life! Happy Thanksgiving!
In Christ,
Pastor Eunice Kim
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