Patchogue United Methodist Church

Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara: Everyday Heroes

  This Sunday we remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001. It  reminds us of what true sacrifice is all about—caring for the needs of others, even at times above our own. We explore what it means to Love God and others as His disciples. Even as we honor the heroes of that day 15 years ago and since—we are also reminded to be "Everyday Heroes" in ministering to others. The scripture is Philippians 2:1-4.

Solo: Cindy Amodio: Oh Rest In The Lord

Martha Campanile, Piano

Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara: The Cost of Discipleship

  What does it mean to count the cost? Jesus tells us that before you start a building project, one must factor in labor, materials, time, etc. That is what it means to count the cost. Well, what does it mean concerning discipleship? Is there a cost to discipleship? Is there a cost to consider before one commits to claiming to be a disciple or follower of Christ? This Sunday we answer that question in the message: "The Cost of Discipleship" based on Luke 14:25-33.

Solo: Tom Berger: Lost In The Stars

Martha Campanile, Piano

Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara: Is It OK To Be Angry?

Can we say we have never been angry with someone else? Probably not. Anger is a real emotion that every human is capable of feeling. The real question for the Christian believer is, "What do we do with that anger when it comes?" We take a biblical view of how to handle anger in the message: "Is it ever okay to be angry?" based on Ephesians 4:17-27.

Solo: Donna Pace: Blessings

Martha Campanile, Piano

Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara: How To Be Better and Not Bitter In Life

Everyone one time or the other has a tendency to grow bitter with life's difficulties or because of being hurt by someone else. This Sunday we find biblical ways to grow better rather than bitter in the message: "How To Be Better and Not Bitter in Life" based on Hebrews 12:14-15.

Solo: Bob Prince: The Wonder Of It All

Martha Campanile, Piano

Rev. Dr. Charles Ferrara: Encouraged In Our Race of Faith

 Have you ever felt your faith waning? We try to run a good race of faith in this life, but there are times when we feel as if we are carrying dumbbells and weights that slows us down. Just like the Olympians need training, discipline and encouragement from their coaches and fellow teammates--we too, as Christians need training, discipline and encouragement from other believers to remain competitive in this secular world. This Sunday we explore ways to remain strong as we traverse the course of life in the message, "Encouraged in our Race of Faith" based on Hebrews 11:29-12:2.

—Pastor Chuck

Solo: Wendy Hollowell: The Lord Is My Shepherd

Anne Marie DiSibio, Piano