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❄️ Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS 2026 is Coming to GCUMC!
We’re excited to share more details about this summer’s Snowball Mountain Challenge VBS 2026 at Green Camp United Methodist Church ! Sunday, July 19 – Thursday, July 23 🍽 Dinner Provided at 5:45 PM ⏰ VBS Sessions: 6:00 – 8:00 PM 📍 205 Broadway St, Green Camp, OH 43322 👧👦 PreK – 5th Grade Welcome 💙 Completely Free Register now at: Greencampumc.org/VBS 🏔️ Find Your Strength in God Our theme this year is Snowball Mountain Challenge: Find Your Strength in God , centered on

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Feb 222 min read


Sunday School Preview: March 1 – Thank God for the Crushing
Adult Sunday School at Green Camp United Methodist Church offers a space for deeper understanding, thoughtful conversation, and spiritual growth. Each week, participants gather to explore Scripture and reflect on how God’s Word speaks into both the challenges and blessings of everyday life. All are welcome to join this time of learning and connection. On Sunday, March 1, our lesson, Thank God for the Crushing , will focus on Exodus 19–40. These chapters describe the Israelite

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Feb 222 min read


The Prayer of Jesus at the Garden of Gethsemane - February 22, 2026
📖 Scripture: Matthew 26:36–46 🎙 Message: “The Prayer of Jesus at the Garden of Gethsemane” – Rev. Romy Velasco As Jesus enters the Garden of Gethsemane, the weight of what lies ahead becomes clear. In Matthew 26:36–46, we see Him turn to the Father in deep prayer — expressing sorrow, asking honestly for the cup to pass, and yet ultimately surrendering to God’s will. This powerful moment reveals both the humanity of Christ and His unwavering obedience. His prayer is not de

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Feb 181 min read


Community Connection Potluck Brings Fellowship and Fresh Vision to Green Camp UMC
👉 View all photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/aJ5MP47wbkFbjZo47 Last Sunday, Green Camp United Methodist Church gathered for a joyful Community Connection Potluck filled with warmth, conversation, and shared purpose. Members of our congregation brought a delicious variety of homemade soups and desserts, creating a welcoming table that reflected the generosity and care of our church family. Beyond the food, the afternoon offered meaningful time to connect and listen to one ano

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Feb 181 min read


Dust to Dust - Ash Wednesday Service - February 18, 2026
📖 Scriptures: 2 Corinthians 5:20; Genesis 3:19 🎙 Message: “Dust to Dust” – Rev. Romy Velasco Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent with a solemn and meaningful reminder of our humanity and our need for God’s grace. The words spoken on this day — “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” — call us to humility, reflection, and repentance. In Genesis 3:19, we are reminded of our mortality. Yet in 2 Corinthians 5:20 and 6:2, we hear a powerful invitation: “

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Feb 161 min read


Sunday School Preview: February 22 – Review Week
Adult Sunday School at Green Camp United Methodist Church is designed to help participants grow deeper in faith through consistent study, open conversation, and reflection on Scripture. Periodically, we pause to look back on what we’ve learned and consider how those lessons continue to shape our understanding of God and our daily lives. On Sunday, February 22, we will hold a Review Week, revisiting Lessons 1–3 of our Bible Study. Together, we will reflect on the themes of God

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Feb 151 min read


Bulletin Insert: Ash Wednesday Invitation from Pastor Romy
February 15, 2026 Dear Friends, Ash Wednesday begins the 40 days of Lent. Lent is an important time of the year to nurture our inner life. It is a time during which we not only prepare ourselves to celebrate the mystery of death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, but also the death and resurrection that constantly takes place within each of us. I invite you on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7 PM to gather together for a solemn service of marking our foreheads with ashes a sig

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Feb 151 min read


Sunday School Preview: February 15 – Everything Is Purposeful
Adult Sunday School at Green Camp United Methodist Church is a place for intentional learning, open discussion, and spiritual growth. Each week, participants gather to study Scripture together, reflect on God’s work throughout history, and consider how biblical truths shape our lives today. Everyone is welcome, regardless of background or experience. On Sunday, February 15, our lesson, Everything Is Purposeful , will focus on Genesis 47–50 and Exodus 1–18. These passages brid

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Feb 101 min read


The Parable of the Good Samaritan - February 15, 2026
📖 Scripture: Luke 10:25–37 🎙 Message: “The Parable of the Good Samaritan” – Rev. Romy Velasco In Luke 10, a lawyer asks Jesus a profound question: “Who is my neighbor?” Rather than offering a simple definition, Jesus tells a story that turns expectations upside down. The parable of the Good Samaritan reveals that neighborly love crosses boundaries of ethnicity, status, and comfort. While others pass by, the Samaritan stops, sees, and acts with compassion. His mercy become

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Feb 91 min read


Ash Wednesday Service – February 18 at 7:00 PM
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, February 18 at 7:00 PM for our Ash Wednesday Service as we begin the sacred season of Lent together. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day journey toward Easter—a season set aside for reflection, repentance, prayer, and spiritual renewal. It is a quiet and meaningful service that calls us to pause from the busyness of life and remember what matters most: our need for God’s grace and the hope we have in Christ. During the service, w

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Feb 81 min read


Sunday School Preview: February 8 – Giving Up Is Not an Option
Adult Sunday School at Green Camp United Methodist Church is a place where Scripture comes alive through meaningful discussion and shared reflection. Each week, participants gather to explore the Bible together, ask questions, and connect God’s Word to the realities of everyday life. All are welcome, regardless of where they are on their faith journey. On Sunday, February 8, our lesson, Giving Up Is Not an Option , will examine Genesis chapters 22–46. These passages highlight

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Feb 31 min read


The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus - February 8, 2026
📖 Scripture: Luke 16:19–31 🎙 Message: “The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus” – Rev. Romy Velasco In Luke 16, Jesus tells a parable that confronts listeners with the stark contrast between wealth and poverty, comfort and suffering, attention and neglect. The story of the Rich Man and Lazarus is not simply about possessions, but about awareness, responsibility, and compassion. The rich man fails to notice Lazarus at his gate, revealing how easily comfort can dull our sen

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Feb 21 min read


Save the Date: Vacation Bible School 2026 at Green Camp UMC
Mark your calendars now for Vacation Bible School 2026 at Green Camp United Methodist Church! We’re excited to announce that VBS will take place Sunday, July 19 through Thursday, July 23, in the evenings, and all children in grades preschool through 5th grade are invited to join us for an unforgettable week of faith, fun, and adventure. Our 2026 theme, Snowball Mountain Challenge, will take kids on a cool mountain journey filled with exciting activities, creative crafts, ener

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Jan 301 min read


Sunday School Preview: February 1 – There’s Nothing Too Hard for God!
Adult Sunday School at Green Camp United Methodist Church is a space for learning, conversation, and spiritual growth. Each week, participants gather to study Scripture, share perspectives, and deepen their understanding of how God’s Word speaks into everyday life. Whether you attend regularly or are considering joining for the first time, you are always welcome. On Sunday, February 1, our lesson, There’s Nothing Too Hard for God! , will focus on Genesis chapters 1–21. These

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Jan 271 min read


The Parable of the Hidden Treasure - February 1, 2026
📖 Scriptures: Matthew 13:44, 53–57 🎙 Message: “The Parable of the Hidden Treasure” – Rev. Romy Velasco In Matthew 13, Jesus uses simple images to reveal profound truths about the kingdom of heaven. The parable of the hidden treasure speaks of a discovery so valuable that it reorders priorities and reshapes a person’s entire life. Alongside this parable, verses 53–57 remind us that Jesus’ teaching was sometimes met with familiarity and resistance. Together, these passages

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Jan 261 min read


Snow Day Sermon - Parable of The Ten Virgins - January 25, 2026
❄️ This is a summary of Reverend Romeo Velasco's message for us on our January 25, 2026 snow day! Stay warm! Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13 25 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. 5 The bridegroom was a long time in

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Jan 256 min read


CLOSED: All Activities Cancelled for January 25, 2026
Due to anticipated poor roadway conditions and extreme cold throughout Marion County, Green Camp UMC will be CLOSED on Sunday, January 25, 2026. All activities have been cancelled, including Sunday School, Worship, and Chair Yoga.

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Jan 241 min read


Terence McGuire Memorial Service
We extend our prayers and condolences to the family and loved ones of Terence McGuire (September 14, 1946 – January 14, 2026). A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1033 West Fifth Street, Marysville, Ohio 43040. A lunch will follow at 12:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. All who wish to honor and remember Terence are welcome to attend.

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Jan 201 min read


Chair Yoga is Back at Green Camp UMC | Next Session: Sunday, January 25
Chair Yoga is back, and we’re excited to welcome everyone to our next session on Sunday, January 25 at 4:00 PM . Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga designed to improve flexibility, balance, and strength while remaining accessible for all abilities. Using a chair for support, participants can enjoy the physical and mental benefits of yoga without needing to get down on the floor. This class is especially helpful for those with limited mobility, recovering from injury, or simp

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Jan 191 min read


The Parable of the Ten Virgins - January 25, 2026
📖 Scripture: Matthew 25:1–13 🎙 Message: “The Parable of the Ten Virgins” – Rev. Romy Velasco In Matthew 25, Jesus tells a parable about waiting — waiting that requires wisdom, preparation, and faithfulness. The story of the Ten Virgins reminds us that following Christ is not about last-minute readiness, but about a life shaped by trust and obedience. As the wedding procession is delayed, some are prepared and others are not. The parable calls listeners to examine how they

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Jan 191 min read
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