Copper Hill Church to Reopen We are happy to announce the reopening of Copper Hill Church for in-person services on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 for our 9:30 AM service. We will be following the COVID-19 safety guidelines for all Methodist churches which Bishop Bickerton has established. Online broadcasting will continue at the same time. We…
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Prayer Can Change Your Life
Watch the Service JoAnne shares inspiration to encourage prayer Everyone talks about prayer, but how refreshing to hear stories of answers to prayer and practical encouragements for our own personal times of talking to God. Pastor Kelvin was off today recuperating from hernia surgery, so JoAnne led the service and lifted our spirits with a…
Keep Going for Jesus
Watch the service Perseverance is a key skill This morning Pastor Kelvin encouraged everyone to show spiritual tenacity. When we persist in the practice of our faith, our influence grows and so does our spiritual reward. As we continue in our prayers we build God’s work. As we persevere in overcoming our own failures and…
Value Life
Watch the Service To be alive is a gift from God Today Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne spoke about how highly valued we are by God. We are his creation in three ways. By creating the first couple, God brought humankind into being. God is active in the creation of each person in the womb too…
Overcoming Prejudice
Watch the service Help on a tough issue Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne talked about how we can overcome prejudice. We are undergirded in our quest by a powerful theology of spiritual unity taught and exemplified by Jesus. But we must go beyond thinking to practical action. Love in action listens. Love prays. Love speaks up…
Three Steps to a Ministry of Reconciliation
Watch the service With whom do you need to be reconciled? Today’s message explained three steps to a ministry of reconciliation. It was the first in a a new series titled “Values that Overcome Evil.” Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne explained that we begin by being reconciled to God. Then we need to deal with the…
Transfiguration Sunday Service
Watch the service Bishop Bickerton speaks at today’s service Today our message is by Bishop Bickerton. The theme for the service is Transfiguration Sunday, which is the last Sunday before Ash Wednesday. This is also the end of the respite week provided for pastors by the NY Annual Conference. That is the reason that the…
Live with a Purpose
Watch the service Power Pak Moment by Karen gets everyone laughing and makes the point well Today Pastor Kelvin’s message focused on living with the dual purpose that God has given us, sharing the Good News and showing God’s love. During the Power Pak time for younger viewers, Karen Ahijevych talked about how the special…
Victory in Tough Circumstances
Watch the service Encouragement for tough times Today Pastor Kelvin and JoAnne helped us remember that God is constantly bringing hope to his people. The resurrection of Jesus inspires us to look for God’s continuing actions. The continuing presence and the promises of Jesus assure us that even in times of trial, we can find…
Pushing Back the Darkness- Walking in the Light Prayers
Helpful prayers on Scripture’s darkness and light themes We certainly need to be praying specific prayers for governmental leaders, each other, national issues, the Church, etc. Yet on a higher plane, there is a great spiritual battle being waged by the enemy of our souls. And our intercession plays a role in victories won just…