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Humble Prayers for Thanksgiving

Three Responses to God’s Goodness

November 12, 2017
Bible Text: Psalm 139 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Humble Prayers for Thanksgiving David's Psalm provides and excellent response to who God is.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Psalm 139
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Humble Prayers for Thanksgiving

Reaching Out for Jesus

November 5, 2017
Bible Text: Luke 8:40-56 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Humble Prayers for Thanksgiving We would do well to learn from the example of the woman who reached out…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Luke 8:40-56
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Doing Our Part to Change the World

Spreading Transformation

October 29, 2017
Bible Text: 2 Cor. 5:11-6:2 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Doing Our Part to Change the World Because we have been transformed, we're excited to share the Good…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 2 Cor. 5:11-6:2
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Doing Our Part to Change the World

Agents of Healing

October 22, 2017
Bible Text: James 4:1-12 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Doing Our Part to Change the World Disciples of Jesus bring transformation by being agents of healing, reconciliation and…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: James 4:1-12
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Doing Our Part to Change the World

Volunteers Serving Others

October 15, 2017
Bible Text: Matthew 25:1-46 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Doing Our Part to Change the World Disciples of Jesus bring transformation through service to others.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Matthew 25:1-46
Service Type: Sunday Morning
A Place to Belong

Helping People to Jesus

September 3, 2017
Bible Text: Mark 2:1-12 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: A Place to Belong The four stretcher-bearers illustrate our responsibility to those who do not yet know Jesus.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Mark 2:1-12
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Prayer Power

The Power of Prayer Cells

August 27, 2017
Bible Text: Exodus 17:8-16 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Prayer Power Bible prayer cells can teach us about the effects of prayer cells.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Exodus 17:8-16
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Prayer Power

Helping Others through Prayer

August 23, 2017
Bible Text: Colossians 1:3-14 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Prayer Power One way we help others is by praying for them. 
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Colossians 1:3-14
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Prayer Power

The Church on its Knees

August 13, 2017
Bible Text: James 5:13-20 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Prayer Power The prayers of the righteous are powerful. 
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: James 5:13-20
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Lessons from Troubling Times

Navigating Wisely in Troubling Times

July 30, 2017
Bible Text: Acts 27:13-44 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Lessons from Troubling Times Paul's shipwreck experience gives us clues as to how to navigate troubling times in our…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Acts 27:13-44
Service Type: Sunday Morning

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About the author

Kelvin Jones recently retired as pastor at Copper Hill United Methodist Church. He is married to JoAnne DeSerio Jones. They have one daughter and two grandchildren. He served as a pastor for 44 years. His hobbies are blogging, gardening and walking.

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Top Posts & Pages

  • Difficult Passages Series: Luke 18:1-8 The unjust judge
  • 25 Ways to Win With People by John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott
  • The Power of a Celebration
  • Just Walk Across the Room by Bill Hybels
  • An Object Lesson about Offerings of Thanksgiving

Copper Hill Highlights

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    Copper-Hill-Church
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    Large New Member group with sponsors
  • Pastor Kelvin Jones with children at Copper Hill Church
    Pastor Kelvin Jones with children and "John Wesley" at Copper Hill Church
  • Bishop Bickerton visits
    Bishop Bickerton visits Copper Hill
  • Copper Hill Church Bell
    Copper Hill Church Bell
  • Dressed up for the 200th

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Recent Public Messages

  • Our heavenly Inheritance
    Kelvin S. Jones, September 29, 2024
  • Living for God’s Blessing
    Kelvin S. Jones, September 22, 2024
  • The High Price of Our Salvation
    Kelvin S. Jones, September 1, 2024
  • Loving Others Because of God’s Love
    Kelvin S. Jones, August 25, 2024
  • Loving God in Return
    Kelvin S. Jones, August 18, 2024
  • God Gives the Bread of Life
    Pastor Kelvin Jones, August 11, 2024
  • God’s Love Reaches Out First
    Pastor Kelvin Jones, August 4, 2024

How to Become a Follower of Jesus

  • Jesus Calls Us
  • Rock Solid Faith
  • Reconciled to God
  • Following the God who Rescues
  • A Warning to Fickle Admirers

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Selection of most read posts and pages

  • John 17 Review and Summary
  • God’s Promises and Your Prayers
  • Help in Seeking God – How We Approach the Bible
  • A surprisingly effective way to mark in your Bible in color
  • Encouragements for Seeking God – Reaching for Higher Thoughts and Ways
  • An interesting graphic about giving
  • The Joy of Singing in the Choir
  • A Maple Syrupy Memory
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