Warrenton United Methodist Church

Send us Fan MailHave you ever wondered if God might be leading you in a direction you never expected? In this message, Glen Surles explores how God reroutes our lives, sometimes through dramatic moments, other times through quiet nudges and unexpected people. Drawing on Paul's conversion, his own journey of faith, and the people who helped guide him along the way, Glen reminds us that God's grace is always at work, even when we don't recognize it. He challenges us to listen, trust, and be willing to take the next step, even when we can't see the whole road ahead.http://www.warrentonumc.orgSupport the showWarrenton United Methodist Church341 Church St.Warrenton VA [email protected]

Send us Fan MailThis skit, performed by four members of the congregation, follows a delightfully chaotic women’s auxiliary meeting where tradition, committee delays, and comic misunderstandings threaten to bury every good idea. Newcomer Cynthia keeps asking the questions no one wants to answer: Why do plans endlessly go to committee, and when will the group serve its community? The laughter opens into a challenge. As the women turn to Proverbs, they discover that godly wisdom means listening, remaining teachable, welcoming fresh insight, and seeking counsel. This spirited skit reminds us that faithfulness is more than preserving familiar routines; it is letting Scripture shape us into people ready to learn, act, and love well.http://www.warrentonumc.orgSupport the showWarrenton United Methodist Church341 Church St.Warrenton VA [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWhat if the small choices we make every day are shaping a life far more meaningful than we realize? In this message, Pastor Ashley explores the wisdom of Proverbs 22 and challenges us to look beyond wealth, accomplishments, and status to what truly matters. Through the everyday investments of our time, energy, relationships, and faith, we shape not only who we become but also the lives of those watching us. How can we make our faith visible and awaken a thirst for God in others? Discover how even the smallest acts of faithfulness can make a lasting difference.http://www.warrentonumc.orgSupport the showWarrenton United Methodist Church341 Church St.Warrenton VA [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWords have the power to hurt, to heal, and to shape how we see ourselves and others. In this message, Pastor Ashley explores how even well-intentioned comments can leave lasting wounds, often touching places of pain we know nothing about. Through Scripture and personal experience, she reminds us that we are all loved, worthy, and enough in God’s eyes. We may not be able to change the past or take back every word, but we can choose what we say today. What if we approached one another with greater kindness, grace, and understanding, using our words to build up rather than tear down?http://www.warrentonumc.orgSupport the showWarrenton United Methodist Church341 Church St.Warrenton VA [email protected]

Send us Fan MailPastor Ashley started with optical illusions, including a moving box and thirteen animals hiding in one picture, and then made a confession: her phone had collected 24 notifications in the few minutes she’d been preaching. Her calendar looked like an optical illusion of its own. Her point is that most of us glance at life instead of really seeing it. Turning to Proverbs 4, she said we’re all new drivers when it comes to faith, and everything seems to demand our attention. Her advice is simple: give God the first ten minutes of the day before you pick up your phone, keep scripture where you’ll see it, and pray before you decide.http://www.warrentonumc.orgSupport the showWarrenton United Methodist Church341 Church St.Warrenton VA [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe have more information at our fingertips than any generation before us, yet information alone does not make us wise. As we begin our journey through Proverbs, Pastor Ashley reminds us that wisdom begins with recognizing that God sees the whole picture when we can see only a piece. Rather than simply following our instincts, relying on others, or turning immediately to Google or AI, we are invited to pause and ask, “God, what is your way?” Wisdom calls us to humility, prayer, Scripture, patience, and trust. When we allow God’s wisdom to guide our decisions, we discover a deeper and more faithful way to live.http://www.warrentonumc.orgSupport the showWarrenton United Methodist Church341 Church St.Warrenton VA [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when life leads us into a wilderness we never expected? Pastor Ashley looks at the Israelites’ journey through the desert and the familiar pattern of need, fear, complaint, and God’s provision. Their story reminds us how easily difficult circumstances can make us forget God’s faithfulness. Yet wilderness seasons do not mean God has abandoned us. Even when we cannot see the way forward, God is still present and still working. Pastor Ashley encourages us to bring our fear, anger, questions, and uncertainty honestly to God, remember what God has already done, and keep walking in faith, trusting that God will provide.http://www.warrentonumc.orgSupport the showWarrenton United Methodist Church341 Church St.Warrenton VA [email protected]

Send us Fan MailIn Jonah, we see a God who is gracious, compassionate, and committed to changing hearts, including our own. Pastor Ashley reminds us that sometimes the people who frustrate us most are the very people God is calling us to see differently. Like Jonah and the missionary who learned to “put on love,” we are invited to pause, pray, and let God shape our response. God’s grace and mercy are not limited to the people we think deserve them. They are offered to everyone. When we identify our own “Ninevites,” we can ask God to help us respond with compassion, create spaces of safety, and show others that they matter.http://www.warrentonumc.orgSupport the showWarrenton United Methodist Church341 Church St.Warrenton VA [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWe all come to crossroads in life. Sometimes they are big and difficult, and other times they are quieter moments when we simply wonder, “What’s next?” Drawing from Jeremiah 6:16, Lori Bakewell reminds us that we don’t have to rush into the next decision. Instead, we can pause, be still, pray, and ask God to show us the good way. Listening for God’s direction may take patience, reflection, Scripture, or the wisdom of someone we trust. The path may not always be easy, but we never walk it alone. When we trust God’s guidance, we can find peace and rest for our souls.http://www.warrentonumc.orgSupport the showWarrenton United Methodist Church341 Church St.Warrenton VA [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to truly “speak life” to the people around us? As Pastor Ashley closes the series, she reminds us that following Jesus is about more than being right. It is about how we love, forgive, listen, and care for one another. Matthew 18 invites us to seek those who feel lost, care for those who are vulnerable, and have the courage to work toward reconciliation when relationships are broken. Sometimes that means having a difficult conversation. Sometimes it means taking a breath and examining our own hearts first. Above all, Jesus calls us to choose mercy, forgiveness, unity, and love.http://www.warrentonumc.orgSupport the showWarrenton United Methodist Church341 Church St.Warrenton VA [email protected]