Patchogue United Methodist Church

Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara: Undergoing God;s Extreme Makeover

Have you ever watched a program on TV. where an extreme makeover took place? It could have been on a person, a house or an old jalopy vehicle found in a barn. It is amazing to see the transition. An extreme makeover of a person's exterior does not necessarily makeover the inner person, does it? This Sunday we delve into what it takes to not only undergo an exterior makeover—but more importantly, what it takes to makeover the inner person. The scripture is 2 Timothy 3:14–4:5.

Patchogue UMC Chancel Choir: O Sing To The Lord A New Song

Martha Campanile, Piano

Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara: Showing Oneself Approved Through God's Word

   Why is it when we are confronted with resistance concerning our faith we have a tendency to pull back feeling ill-equipped to answer the questions that are asked? It usually involves a deficiency in our knowledge of the Word of God. The Apostle Paul calls for disciples of Jesus  to do our best in presenting ourselves to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. This Sunday we take a look on how to do that based on the text of 2 Timothy 2:8-15.

Patchogue UMC Chancel Choir: As We Gather At Your Table

Ann Marie DiSibio, Piano

Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara: Don't Allow Your Fire To Burn Out

  Even the most faithful disciples can be affected by burn out. Paul encourages young Timothy to keep stirring the fire within. What cause us to burn out? Why do we lose our fire at times? We take a look at some of the causes of burn out and how to prevent it from happening. Scripture is 2 Timothy 1:1-14.

Patchogue UMC Chancel Choir: Evidence of Grace

Martha Campanile, Piano

Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara: Can't Buy Me Love, Or Can You?

     There is no worse feeling than feeling alone in the world--and yet, if we stop long enough to look around we will discover an enormous number of people who need to be noticed by those who claim to be followers of Christ.To Love God and our neighbor requires a disciple to take the time to lift up those who are weighted down by life.We take a look at Jesus' teaching in Luke Chapter16 that addresses this most important instruction.

Patchogue UMC Chancel Choir: Look AT The World

Martha Campanile, Piano

Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara: How Do We Reach Those Lost Around Us>

Most of us can remember when we lost something that was precious to us. And, if we were fortunate enough to find it--we also know the joy and satisfaction attached to such a discovery. Likewise our text, Luke 15:1-10, informs us that every time a lost sinner is found and surrenders his or her life to Christ--there is rejoicing in heaven because God wishes for no one to perish. This Sunday we discover what it means to be lost in God's eyes--and likewise, what it means to be found.

Patchogue UMC Chancel Choir: Peace Like A River

Martha Campanile, Piano