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Greensky Hill Indian United Methodist Church

Greensky Hill Indian United Methodist Church, Charlevoix

April 24 - June 5, 2022

Heart of the Matter: With Glad Hearts, 4/24/22

Heart of the Matter: Straight from the Heart, 5/1/22

Greensky Hill begins the new worship series, "Heart of the Matter," with a Second Sunday of Easter service called, "With Glad Hearts." The service includes songs and prayers in Anishinaabemowin and English, music by Pastor Sharon Osterhouse, "Break Bread" with Pastor Sarah Sheaffer, a reflection by Rev. Jonathan Mays based on Acts 2:24-28 & John 20:19-22, and "Community," a video by The Work of the People.

"Easter is not just a day. It is a whole season of time when we remember that Jesus’ Spirit lives on in each one of us. So over the next few weeks, we are following our ancestor’s traditions. We are creating a 'temple' of worship in our hearts whether we can be physically together or not. By sharing in words and music and breathing and eating together, we will stay connected. The earliest Christians worshiped in their homes before they had churches, and so will we, even now as we are able to meet again in our sanctuary. Because at the 'heart of the matter,' we are connected through the Spirit that makes us one in love."

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Heart of the Matter: Straight from the Heart, 5/1/22

Greensky Hill continues its worship series, "Heart of the Matter," with a Third Sunday of Easter service called, "Straight from the Heart." The service includes songs and prayers in Anishinaabemowin and English, music by Pastor Sharon Osterhouse, "Break Bread" with Pastor Sarah Sheaffer, a reflection by the Rev. Jonathan Mays based on Luke 24:13-35, and a video, "Hospitality," by The Work of the People.

"Table ministry was a primary way that Jesus shared a depth of love unseen in his time. He ate and spent time with those considered unworthy of his attention. Even in his post-resurrection appearances, it was in the breaking of bread that he was 'recognized' – perhaps because so many times in his ministry, it was at tables that he invited people to open up and share 'straight from the heart.'"

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Heart of the Matter: Hearts Overflowing, 5/8/22

Heart of the Matter: Straight from the Heart, 5/1/22

Heart of the Matter: No Trouble in My Heart, 5/15/22

Greensky Hill continues its worship series, "Heart of the Matter," with a Fourth Sunday of Easter service called, "Hearts Overflowing." The service includes songs and prayers in Anishinaabemowin and English, music by Pastor Sharon Osterhouse, "Break Bread" with Pastor Sarah Sheaffer, a reflection by the Rev. Jonathan Mays based on John 10:1-10, and a video, "I Rest In You," by The Work of the People.

"Jesus used the metaphor of a shepherd several times in his ministry. In today's passage from the Gospel of John, the sheep know that the Shepherd really cares about them and offers what they need–good, abundant, green pastures to eat in. They recognize this Shepherd who takes care of them as they hear his voice."

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Heart of the Matter: No Trouble in My Heart, 5/15/22

Heart of the Matter: Open the Eyes of My Heart, 5/29/22

Heart of the Matter: No Trouble in My Heart, 5/15/22

Greensky Hill continues the worship series, "Heart of the Matter," with a Fifth Sunday of Easter service called, "No Trouble in My Heart." The service includes songs and prayers in Anishinaabemowin and English, music by Pastor Sharon Osterhouse, "Break Bread" with Pastor Sarah Sheaffer, a reflection by the Rev. Jonathan Mays based on Psalm 31 and John 14:1-14, and a video, "Living in the Presence of God," by Susan Briehl for The Work of the People.

"Our future is in the hands of Love, in the heart of God. Jesus, as God-in-the-flesh, helps us to know that we are in the house and family of God. He called God 'Abba' – an intimate name that a child would call a Parent in the language Jesus spoke. God was not distant, but a Parent who loves tenderly, protects faithfully, and wants us to know intimately."

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Heart of the Matter: Kept in Our Hearts, 5/22/22

Heart of the Matter: Open the Eyes of My Heart, 5/29/22

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Heart of the Matter: Open the Eyes of My Heart, 5/29/22

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Pentecost Sunday: Heart of the Matter, 6/5/22

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About Greensky Hill

We share sacred space.

We remain a sanctuary of love in a setting of natural beauty.

We preserve a unique Native Heritage.

We invite people to experience community as sisters and brothers in Christ and empower people to serve all in need.

We worship together every Sunday at 10 a.m. (in person and online).

Our simple log church was built in the 1840's. Surrounded by trees marking the site of a long sacred meeting place, the church was constructed with large hewn logs notched at the corners and laid horizontally over a stone foundation. Much of the lumber used in the building was brought by canoe from Traverse City. Today the church continues to be an active, racially mixed congregation, some of whom are descendants of original worshipers. Our three ministry priorities are: to be radically welcoming, to be an Anishinaabek cultural center as well as a living Christian church, and the Greening of Greensky Hill.

We care for creation, we care for our community, and we love sharing meals with our neighbors.

Through our partnership with Manna Food Project, we have Family Food Boxes available at no charge and with no strings attached. If you're interested in worship or other church activities, you are more than welcome; however, you should never feel obligated. We also care for our community with United Methodist Women and Men's Club meetings, Grandmother Moon ceremonies, Bible Studies, children's ministry, water protector events, and other activities.