by Pastor Jeff Nelson | May 11, 2018 | Blog / Voices
Dear Friends, Of all the Sunday’s of the year, Mother’s Day might be the hardest to preach. It is hard because Mother’s Day brings up a lot of different emotions. For me, it is a day that I just miss my mom who has been gone for 20 years. For others, Mother’s Day can...
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by Pastor Jeff Nelson | May 4, 2018 | Blog / Voices
Dear Friends, On my bookshelf there is a small little book called Uncommon Prayer. That book has been in shelf for nearly 30 years. When we move that little book moves with us. It will probably be with me until the day I die. If you open the inside cover of the book,...
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by Sam Garrett | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog / Voices
Apply on Indeed Description: The Audio Technician serves as part of the Worship & Arts Team during weekend services to support and enhance the worship experience through sound reinforcement. The Audio Technician configures, operates, and troubleshoots all audio...
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by Myra Moreland | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog / Voices
Dear Friends, I don’t know about you, but everything in life just gets easier when the sun is shining. When we look around and see the first flowers of spring, this idea of new life and new beginnings starts to sink in. Spring is the promise of summer days ahead, and...
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by rofum | Apr 23, 2018 | Blog / Voices, People of Royal Oak
“I need you mommy,” she says as she extends her delicate arms out reaching for me. I sweep her up and embrace her tightly. I never want to let go. I want her to always need me, to always love me- exactly as she does in this very moment. But within seconds,...
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by Pastor Jeff Nelson | Apr 20, 2018 | Blog / Voices
Dear Friends, The 11:00 service this Sunday will be a milestone moment for 13 of our young people. For the past year, these young people have been meeting, sharing, learning, and praying together and today they will stand before us and we will confirm the faith that...
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by Pastor Jeff Nelson | Apr 13, 2018 | Blog / Voices
Dear Friends, One thing that Royal Oak First is passionate about is feeding people. We take very seriously Jesus’ words, “I was hungry and you fed me.” In taking care of the hungry, we know we are taking care of Jesus. Our feeding ministry takes lots of forms at Royal...
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by Pastor Jeff Nelson | Apr 6, 2018 | Blog / Voices
Dear Friends, What’s next? That is what the disciples were left asking themselves after that first Easter morning and it is what we are still asking some 2,000 years later. We have just finished our journey through Lent and onto Easter. 40 days of looking inward,...
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by Pastor Jeff Nelson | Mar 30, 2018 | Blog / Voices
Dear Friends, Happy Easter and welcome to Royal Oak First United Methodist Church! We are glad you are here! Easter sits at the center of our faith and at the center of our lives. Here at Royal Oak First, Easter is not just a day or a season. For us, Easter is a way...
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by Deacon Caleb Williams | Mar 23, 2018 | Blog / Voices
Making Christ’s love real, that’s why Royal Oak First exists. Our purpose is to help people experience real love, build real friendships, and make a real difference. That means that we want everyone who shows up for worship to feel the life-changing, no-holds-barred...
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by rofum | Mar 21, 2018 | Blog / Voices, People of Royal Oak
In 2009 I came to ROFUM in search of a part time custodial position. Little that I knew at that time is that GOD had a full time career awaiting me in ministry. I was born and raised in Detroit, MI. I grew up in a low income household with a high energy of love with...
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by Pastor Jeff Nelson | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog / Voices
Dear Friends, We start to turn the corner towards the culmination of this Lenten journey. One week from today is the beginning of Holy Week. This is a week we set aside to bring the dramatic moments of Jesus’ last week, death, and resurrection to life. Here is a...
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