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Amazing Grace

Grace for Your Journey

September 8, 2019
Bible Text: Heb. 4:1-16; Jude 17-25 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Amazing Grace | Three simple actions help us to continue confidently on our spiritual journey.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Heb. 4:1-16; Jude 17-25
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Humble Prayers for Thanksgiving

Deliver Us From Evil

November 26, 2017
Bible Text: 1 Peter 5:6-11 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Humble Prayers for Thanksgiving In humility before God we are instructed to pray for deliverance from evil.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: 1 Peter 5:6-11
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

Responding to the World with Prayer

October 1, 2017
Bible Text: Col. 4:2-6 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Doing Our Part to Change the World God’s work of changing the world will advance through the prayers of…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Col. 4:2-6
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
Eager to Do What is Good

Eager to Pray

May 7, 2017
Bible Text: Luke 4:42-44; 5:15, 16; 6:12,13 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Eager to Do What is Good If we follow Jesus’ example we will be eager to…
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Luke 4:42-44; 5:15, 16; 6:12,13
Service Type: Sunday Morning
Finding God

Finding God when Circumstances Overwhelm

January 22, 2017
Bible Text: Psalm 62:3-10 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Finding God How is God our Rock and Salvation?
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Psalm 62:3-10
Finding God

Finding God When One Feels Inadequate

January 15, 2017
Bible Text: Psalm 61:1-3; 62:1-3 | Preacher: Kelvin S. Jones | Series: Finding God If we seek God's help, our weakness becomes an opportunity for God.
Rev. Dr. Kelvin Jones Preacher : Kelvin S. Jones
Passage: Psalm 61:1-3; 62:1-3

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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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  • Difficult Passages Series: Luke 18:1-8 The unjust judge
  • The Power of a Celebration
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  • The importance of recording
  • Christmas Village 2025
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Copper Hill Highlights

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    Large New Member group with sponsors
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    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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