Suntree United Pastors Podcast: Recent Episodes
Suntree United Methodist Church
At Suntree United Methodist Church we have a vision to be followers of Jesus who love God, love each other and love our neighbors in extraordinary ways. We hope that by listening to these podcasts, you will be challenged to live out that vision in your everyday lives. For more information about our ministry check us out at www.SuntreeUMC.org.
Pastor Allee sits down with Brittany Pendergrass, Lead Organizer for BRIGHT, to hear about the Nehemiah Action at Holy Trinity Episcopal Upper School auditorium at 6:30pm. All are invited to combine our voices together as we address local leaders on solutions to issues surrounding affordable housing and early education literacy. If you'd like to learn more about BRIGHT or the solutions they are proposing you can contact Brittany at brittany@thedartcenter.org.
On this episode:
Rev. Allee Willcox Wood - Associate Pastor
Brittany Pendergrass - Lead Organizer for BRIGHT
Annette and Allee preview our theme and plans for Lent at Suntree!
On this episode: Annette Stile Pendergrass - Senior Pastor Allee Willcox Wood - Associate Pastor Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship
Look ahead at our 2023 mission partners!
On this episode: Tanner Smith - Director of Communications & Media Grace Stiles Williams - Director of Welcome & Outreach
Our pastors sit down to discuss our 2023 theme - Joyful Living! This theme will be kicked off in worship this week. Here are some key dates mentioned in the episode:
January 7th - Epiphany Campfire
January 11th - Wednesday Evening Studies Begin
January 12th - Women's Ministry Thursday Mornings Studies Begin
You can also join a group reading and discussing "The Bible Year" but Rev. Magrey deVega. Just email Pastor Allee (alleew@suntreeumc.org) to get your copy!
On this episode:
Allee Willcox Wood - Associate Pastor
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship
Our pastors sit down to discuss our 2023 theme - Joyful Living! This theme will be kicked off in worship this week. Here are some key dates mentioned in the episode:
January 7th - Epiphany Campfire
January 11th - Wednesday Evening Studies Begin
January 12th - Women's Ministry Thursday Mornings Studies Begin
You can also join a group reading and discussing "The Bible Year" but Rev. Magrey deVega. Just email Pastor Allee (alleew@suntreeumc.org) to get your copy!
On this episode:
Allee Willcox Wood - Associate Pastor
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship
Tanner talks to Pastor Mike and Bri Gabe about the process of writing and recording "I Believe" the first original song produced by The Suntree Worship Collective.
On this episode: Tanner Smith - Director of Communication and Media Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship Bri Gabe - Worship Intern
An early episode in anticipation of our Community Christmas Concert. Join us this Sunday, December 11th at 4pm for a collaboration of Christmas creativity!
On this episode: Grace Stiles Williams - Director of Outreach & Welcome Mike Makes - Pastor of Worship
Our pastors sat down a few weeks ago to capture their early feelings about the Advent transition. They discuss our worship theme, some new events, and what believing can do to make this season so special.
On this episode:
Allee Willcox Wood - Associate Pastor
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
This week we dive into one of the more darker passages of scripture found in the Old Testament - Jephthah's daughter (Judges 11:34-40). Our pastors talk about how this passage can challenging to read and interpret and try to find hope within this grim story.
On this episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Grace Stiles Williams (Director of Welcome and Outreach)
This week we dive into one of the more darker passages of scripture found in the Old Testament - Jephthah's daughter (Judges 11:34-40). Our pastors talk about how this passage can challenging to read and interpret and try to find hope within this grim story.
On this episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Grace Stiles Williams (Director of Welcome and Outreach)
This Sunday we begin a new sermon series "Making Sense of the Bible." Our pastors sat down to talk through the inspiration for this series, and how scripture has guided their lives up to now.
On this episode:
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
This Sunday we begin a new sermon series "Making Sense of the Bible." Our pastors sat down to talk through the inspiration for this series, and how scripture has guided their lives up to now.
On this episode:
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
Pastor Mike and our Summer Worship Intern Bri Gabe discuss how they began their journeys in worship music, their favorite Christian music styles, and some unconventional takes on the current worship music scene.
On this episode:
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship
Bri Gabe - Worship Intern
Pastor Mike and our Summer Worship Intern Bri Gabe discuss how they began their journeys in worship music, their favorite Christian music styles, and some unconventional takes on the current worship music scene.
On this episode:
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship
Bri Gabe - Worship Intern
After a summer podcast hiatus, Annette and Allee sit down to talk through the book of Jeremiah, which is the subject of our next sermon series. Join us in worship on August 7th for the first of 4 weeks of this passionate and misunderstood prophet.
On this episode:
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
Annette Stiles Pendergass - Senior Pastor
After a summer podcast hiatus, Annette and Allee sit down to talk through the book of Jeremiah, which is the subject of our next sermon series. Join us in worship on August 7th for the first of 4 weeks of this passionate and misunderstood prophet.
On this episode:
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
Annette Stiles Pendergass - Senior Pastor
Our pastors walk us through our new sermon series Resurrection Reset. We find ourselves in a similar place as the disciples following Christ's resurrection on Easter, knowing that things have changed but not sure what that means. Annette and Allee give us some insight into this series and what it means for the ministries at Suntree UMC.
On this episode:
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
Pastor Joel sits down with our Children's Ministry Director Mary to take a look at the activities coming up this spring and summer for the families, youth, and children at Suntree UMC.
On this episode:
Joel Lusz - Pastor of Student and Family Ministry
Mary Shoemaker - Director of Children's Ministry
Pastor Annette speaks with Rev. Magrey deVega, the Senior Pastor at Hyde Park UMC and author of Savior: What the Bible says about the Cross. His book will be the inspiration for our Lent sermon series, and a special Lenten book study beginning March 9th.
On this episode:
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
Magrey deVega - Senior Pastor of Hyde Park UMC
We hear some exciting personal news from Pastor Allee and learn about the work Suntree UMC is doing with Brevard Justice Ministry. You can learn more about the Direct Action & Research Training Center at www.thedartcenter.org.
Want to get involved with Brevard Justice Ministry? Email alleew@suntreeumc.org
On this episode:
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
In worship on December 19th, we will hear some amazing music centered on the Advent season. In contemporary worship we will hear the Suntree Kids present "The Signs of Christmas" and in traditional worship, we will hear "The Canticle of Joy". We sat down with the people working to create these pieces to hear about the inspiration and work behind them.
On this episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications & Media
Mary Shoemaker - Director of Children's Ministry
Dr. Robert Lamb - Director of Traditional Music
Pastors Annette and Mike walk us through the process of dreaming and planning our Advent sermon series. Join us as we work to simplify the holiday season, and bring our focus back to the newborn Savior.
On this episode:
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications & Media
We sat down with Rev. Dr. John Bagget to learn about the work of our Mental Health Task Force and their mission of breaking the stigma around discussing mental health wellness. Join us this Sunday in worship for Mental Health Sunday, and that afternoon for our virtual Interfaith Wisdom on Mental Health Wellness event from 2pm - 4:30pm. You can register online at SuntreeUMC.org/MentalHealth
On this Episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications and Media
Rev. Dr. John Bagget - Mental Health Task Force
For information on our Grief Support Group please email CarolW@Suntreeumc.org
We caught a conversation with our pastors right after listening to Episode 54: Starting a Church. They discuss the spirit of servitude that formed the foundation of Suntree UMC, and how it is as vital now as it was then. If you are feeling a call to serve the church in a new way, go to bit.ly/ServeAtSUMC to get connected!
On this Episode:
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship Arts
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
We learn about our ministry of partnership with churches in Cuba, the history behind our connection, and how it is alive today.
Join us for Fun n' the Sun Goes to Cuba on Nov. 6th. You can buy tickets at SuntreeUMC.org/Cuba-Missions
On this episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications & Media
Ulrike Gonzalez - Coordinator of Welcome & Lay Ministries
Alice Matthews - Cuba Mission Team Member
Pastors Allee and Mike sit down to discuss the theology behind the sacraments that we celebrate as a church. Join us in worship over the next two weeks as we look deeper into this subject through a sermon series called Ordinary Things, Extraordinary Grace.
On this episode:
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship
We sat down with some of the charter members of Suntree UMC to capture the stories of the work done to bring this church to life almost 40 years ago.
On this episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communication & Media
Bob & Patty Rexrode - Charter Members
Phil & Ann Sabelli - Charter Members
Billie McElroy - Charter Member
Pastor Steve sits down with Rev. Pam McMillian from St. Frances Reflections Life Stage Care to discuss the importance of creating an advance directive to provide instructions to family and healthcare providers during times where end-of-life decisions are being made.
On this Episode:
Steve Schantz - Pastor of Visitation
Pam McMillian - Chaplain & Community Engagement Coordinator
Pastor Annette is back from leave and it's not exactly the return we all planned for. She walks us through the sense of frustration and restlessness that comes with the recent upswing in COVID infections, and how we can process these feelings into something positive.
On this episode:
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications & Media
Following up on last week's sermon, we sat down with some staff and pastors to hear stories and thoughts on being welcomed.
On this episode:
Joel Lusz- Pastor of Student and Family Ministry
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship Arts
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
Ulrike Gonzalez - Coordinator of Welcome and Lay Ministries
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications and Media
Morgan sits down with Pastor Mike and discusses a recent article on rising attendance in mainline Protestant churches. They explore the background of Protestant and "evangelical" traditions and what this shift can mean for United Methodists and Christians everywhere.
Here are the articles they discussed:
Survey: White mainline Protestants outnumber white evangelicals, while ‘nones’ shrink
The Unlikely Rebound of Mainline Protestantism
On This Episode:
Morgan Wood - New Yorker Subscriber
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship Arts
Morgan sits down with Pastor Mike to discuss the Book of Jonah, one of the Bible's most recognizable and least-understood stories. They look beyond the Sunday School version to the world-changing implications of God's call to Jonah.
On this episode:
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship
Morgan Wood - Fish Aficionado
Pastor Allee and Pastor Mike sit down to discuss our upcoming sermon series on the minor prophets. These easy-to-overlook books are often referenced in the fringes of advent or maybe quoted for one or two key scriptures. But much wisdom can be harvested from these holy words written in the midst of some of Isreal's most turbulent seasons.
On this episode:
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship
We sat down with Grace Stiles Williams to hear about her journey to Suntree and the plans for Suntree Kids this summer. We also give her a quiz covering important kid's ministry and pop culture knowledge.
Suntree Kid's Summer Dates:
June 22 - Summer of Creation: Art Camp
July 6 - Summer of Creation: Nature Camp
July 20 - Summer of Creation: Theater Camp
August 3 - Summer of Creation: Water Camp
WARNING Spoilers for events in the Harry Potter series are mentioned in this episode
On this episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications and Media
Grace Stiles Williams - Interim Director of Children Ministry
We sat down with Grace Stiles Williams to hear about her journey to Suntree and the plans for Suntree Kids this summer. We also give her a quiz covering important kid's ministry and pop culture knowledge.
Suntree Kid's Summer Dates:
June 22 - Summer of Creation: Art Camp
July 6 - Summer of Creation: Nature Camp
July 20 - Summer of Creation: Theater Camp
August 3 - Summer of Creation: Water Camp
WARNING Spoilers for events in the Harry Potter series are mentioned in this episode
On this episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications and Media
Grace Stiles Williams - Interim Director of Children Ministry
We sat down with some of the people who plan worship each week at Suntree to learn what that process looks like.
On this episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications and Media
Ulrike Gonzalez - Coordinator of Welcome and Lay Ministries
Mike Mayes- Pastor of Worship Ministry
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
We sat down with Pastor Joel and Michelle to get a preview of summer youth trips and events. You can download the Youth Summer Packet at https://bit.ly/33A7Zel
On this episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications and Media
Joel Lusz - Pastor of Student and Family Ministries
Michelle Garrett - Director of Student Ministries
We sat down with Pastor Allee to discuss our upcoming group study of the book "Unafraid" by Adam Hamilton. We discussed our personal experience with anxiety and the MANY times throughout the Bible that God tells us "Do not be afraid".
On this episode:
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications and Media
Pastor Mike gives us some thoughts on gratitude and guides us through a song to help focus on the people, places, and events that God has used to bless us. If you have a message of gratitude for the people of Suntree UMC that you'd like to share, call or text our Grat-Line at 321-294-3684.
On this weeks episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications and Media
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship Arts
While recording our Stations of the Cross Audio Experience (Available this week in the Suntree Church App!), we took the chance to ask our pastors and staff to share personal stories and reflections about Holy Week.
On This Episode (in order):
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications & Media
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship Arts
Staci Plonsky - Director of Outreach
Joel Lusz - Pastor of Families and Children
Rachel Kalleward - Administrative Assistant to the Pastors
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
This week we are focusing on our March mission partner, Zoe Empowers. Suntree has committed to supporting a group of orphans living in Rwanda through a three-year cycle that will end with them achieving food security, building safe housing, and setting up one or more small businesses. We learn all about Zoe's amazing local-centric model from Molly McEntire.
On this episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communications & Media
Staci Plonsky - Director of Outreach
Molly McEntire - FLUMC Mission Training & Volunteer Coordinator
Pastor Mike is here to tell us about our new church app!
On this episode:
Mike Mayes - Pastor of Worship Arts
Tanner Smith- Director of Communications and Media
Pastor Allee and Tanner walk through the ancient origins of Ash Wednesday and how it can still be impactful in our modern walk with Christ.
On this episode:
Tanner Smith - Director of Communication & Media
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
We sat down with Joel and Michelle to learn hear stories from Joel's 30+ years in youth ministry and to see how this unique ministry has changed and grown over time (spoiler it's MUCH safer now).
On this episode:
Joel Lusz- Pastor of Student and Family Ministry
Michelle Garrett- Director of Student Ministry
Tanner Smith- Director of Communications & Media
Seeing that anxieties were building this week around the inauguration, our pastors wanted to repost this guided meditation from November, recorded in the middle of election week. Take a few minutes away from the news to relax and give your anxious feelings to God.
Allee forgets how to do an intro and our pastors discuss our upcoming sermon series, "The Healing Practice of Celebration".
On this episode:
Mike Mayes - Director of Worship Arts
Joel Lusz- Pastor of Youth and Families
Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
Annette Stiles Pendergrass - Senior Pastor
Our pastors discuss their hope, dreams, and goals for 2021.
On this Episode:
Mike Mayes - Director of Worship Arts
Joel Lusz- Children and Family Pastor
Annette Stiles Pendergrass- Senior Pastor
Staci Plonsky - Director of Outreach
Ulrike Gonzalez - Coordinator of Welcome & Lay Ministries
In case you didn't know, the Advent gets kind of crazy in the church world!
We're taking a break from releasing new episodes for a couple of weeks, and instead are replaying older episodes from this year.
This week: Episode 12 - Devotion Practices
You can find the full show notes here.
If you like the podcast and have a suggestion for an episode, send an email to: communications@suntreeumc.org
Have a very Merry Christmas and we'll see you next year!
Our pastors discuss the things that bring them joy throughout the Christmas season.
On this Episode:
Allee Willcox- Associate Pastor
Joel Lusz- Children and Family Pastor
Mike Mayes- Director of Worship Arts
Annette Stiles Pendergrass- Senior Pastor
Our staff discusses our Blue Christmas Worship (December 9th @ 6:30pm in the sanctuary) and the unique experience of living in grief through the season of advent.
If you are interested in attending the Grief Journey Support Zoom Conversation, email rachelk@suntreeumc.org to register.
On this Episode:
Allee Willcox- Associate Pastor
Joel Lusz- Children and Family Pastor
Mike Mayes- Director of Worship Arts
Annette Stiles Pendergrass- Senior Pastor
Our staff discusses Christmas opinions and traditions and challenges us to embrace this season of waiting for the birth of Christ
Featured on this week's podcast:
-Allee Willcox - Associate Pastor
-Joel Lusz- Pastor of Children and Families
-Mike Mayes - Director of Worship Arts
-Tanner Smith- Director of Communication
-Annette Stiles Pendergrass- Senior Pastor
Our team has a conversation about mental health and the silence that keeps people from seeking help.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendegrass
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Ulrike Gonzalez (Coordinator of Welcome and Lay Ministries)
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
To attend our Virtual Mental Health Fair, go to SuntreeUMC.org/mentalhealth
If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call 800-273-8255
With so many of our congregation feeling the stress of post-election day our pastors wanted to create something to give everyone a moment to stop, breathe, and focus on the goodness of God.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
This week our pastors discuss the tradition of All Saints Day and how we can learn from the Christians who came before us.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Tanner Smith (Communications & Media)
This week the pastors and staff discuss spark of joy created by giving and the finer points of German pasta!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Ulrike Gonzalez (Coordinator of Welcome and Lay Ministries)
This week our pastors discuss the tradition of All Saints Day and how we can learn from the Christians who came before us.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Tanner Smith (Communications & Media)
This week the pastors and staff discuss the impact that your generosity has on mission and ministries of Suntree UMC!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Ulrike Gonzalez (Coordinator of Welcome and Lay Ministries)
This week the pastors and staff answer the question: how do we stay content?
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Lia Page (Director of Children’s Ministry)
This week the pastors and staff answer the question: what have we been the most grateful for during this season?
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Tanner Smith (Director of Communication and Media)
Welcome to SUPP, the quarantine edition! This week the pastors and staff meet on zoom and breakdown the question of: why we love Suntree.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Ulrike Gonzalez (Coordinator of Welcome and Lay Ministries)
This week we talk all about forgiveness! Wee talk about what forgiveness means to us and how important it is to practice forgiveness.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Staci Plonksy (Director of Outreach)
This week we talk all about conflict! We are diving into a new sermon series: Teachable Moments, and we talk about what it means to have healthy conflict.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Ulrike Gonzalez (Coordinator of Welcome and Lay Ministries)
This week we talk about Stage 4 of our Launch Initiative and talk about what it means to have “extraordinary love”. If you have like any of the episodes in this Launch series, check out our Grow map at: suntreeumc.org/grow
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
This week we talk about Stage 3 of our Launch Initiative and talk about what it means to love our neighbors. We also have a VERY special guest: Rev. Sean Peters, Pastor at Mosaic Church Palm Bay!!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Special Guest: Rev. Sean Peters of Mosaic Church Palm Bay
Check out what Pastor Sean is doing by visit Mosaic’s website at: https://www.mosaicpalmbay.com/
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we are continue in our series on Launch intro Extraordinary love! We dive into what it means to love other people and have meaningful Christian relationships.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we are starting a series on Launch intro Extraordinary love! We dive into what it means to fall in love with and stay in love with God.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk about the people / authors / artists that have most influenced our faith!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Ulrike Gonzalez (Coordinator of Welcome and Lay Ministries)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we all check-in on how are dealing with the COVID pandemic, and what have been some good things that have come out of this trying time.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Dr. Robert Lamb (Director of Traditional Music)
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Staci Plonsky (Outreach Director)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk about art and how Christianity and Art intersect.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Dr. Robert Lamb (Director of Traditional Music)
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Morgan Wood (Communication Director)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk about the importance of having a daily devotional or “quiet time”, and the ways in which we practice that.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Morgan Wood (Communication Director)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk about how to discern God’s voice, and what is means to “hear” or listen to God!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Ulrike Gonzalez (Coordinator of Welcome and Lay Ministries)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk about fathers, father figures, and father hood.
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk all about fear
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Augie Allen
- Pastor Joel
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk all about fear
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Augie Allen
- Pastor Joel
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
Suntree United Pastor’s Podcast! (SUPP)
Episode 9 - Grief
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk all about grief
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Augie Allen
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Rev. Dr. John Baggett
- Diane Baggett
Check out Dr. Baggett’s book here: https://amzn.to/370nflu
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk all about fun!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Augie Allen
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Pastor Steve Schantz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk to Deana, who is our brand new Assistant Director of Congregational Care!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Deana Massy-Dunlop (Assistant Director of Congregational Care)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk about parenting, AND we have a bunch of guests!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Pastor Steve Schantz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
- Lia Page (Director of Children’s Ministry)
- Mary Allen (Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry)
- Ulrike Gonzalez (Coordinator of Welcome and Lay Ministries)
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk about transitions!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles-Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Augie Allen
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Pastor Steve Schantz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
We still don’t have a name for our podcast either! So if you have a suggestion, let us know 😊
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk about self care!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Augie Allen
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Pastor Steve Schantz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
We still don’t have a name for our podcast either! So if you have a suggestion, let us know 😊
This week on the Suntree Pastor’s Podcast we talk about all things community related!
Featured on this week’s episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles-Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Augie Allen
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Pastor Steve Schantz
- Mike Mayes (Director of Worship Arts)
This week the pastor's discuss the question "what does the church mean to me?"
Featured on this week's episode:
- Pastor Annette Stiles-Pendergrass
- Pastor Allee Willcox
- Pastor Augie Allen
- Pastor Joel Lusz
- Pastor Steve Schantz
We don't have a name for our podcast yet! If you have any suggestions, let us know :-)
Episode 1 - How are you dealing with the Coronavirus?
Featured on this episode:
Pastor Annette Stiles-Pendergrass
Pastor Allee Willcox
Pastor Augie Allen
Pastor Joel Lusz
Pastor Steve Schantz
Letters to the Churches of Revelation: Sardis and Philadelphia. Annette Pendergrass. Revelation 3:1-6, 7-13.
The Letters to the Churches of Revelation: Pergamum/Thyatira. Allee Willcox. Revelation 2:12-17, Revelation 2:18-29.
This week the youth director at our church, William Kendust, preached on the bumper sticker "Jesus Is My Co-Pilot" from our sermon series "Beyond Bumper Sticker Faith". The scripture reference for this week is from Matthew 7:21-27.
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John Hill. Ecclesiastes 3:1-15.
We apologize for the late podcast, we did experience some technical difficulties!
Terri Hill.
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional service today at Suntree in a message from Luke 16:1-13.
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional Service today at SUMC. Scripture from Luke 5:1-11.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional Service at Suntree today in a message from Luke 1:50-80.
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional service today at Suntree in a message from Mark 12:13-17.
Pastor Hoyt Byrum leads the Traditional service today in a message from Ephesians 2:1-13.
Reverend Terri Hill leads the Traditional Service today in a message from 2 Peter 1:3-8.
Reverend John Hill leads the Traditional Service today in a message from 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional Service today at Suntree in a continuation of our message series, "The Crazy Things People Believe"
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional Service this week in a continuation of our series on "The Crazy Things People Believe". Scripture comes from Romans 3:21-30.
Pastor Joel Lusz leads the Traditional Service today. Message comes from 2 Timothy 3:14-17.
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional service today at Suntree. Scripture comes from Luke 10:25-37.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service today in a message from Joel. The prophet, not the youth pastor. :)
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service today in a message coming from Psalm 78:1-7.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service today in a continuing series on the minor prophets of the Old Testament with Hosea.
Pastor Terri Hill begins a series on the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament this week with a message Micah 6:6-8.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service today in a message from Matthew 22:34-40 & John 21:15-17.
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional service today in a special Easter message. Happy Easter from all of us at SUMC!
The Traditional service features a special Cantata from our Traditional music director, Robert Lamb and Organist, Tom Taylor.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional Service today in a message from Romans 12:4-8 and Acts 4:32-35.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service today in a message from Colossians 3:12-17
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service today in a message from Philippians 2:1-11.
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional Worship today in a message from Jeremiah 10:1-16
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service today. Scripture comes from Romans 8:26-27.
Reverend Annette Pendergrass joins the Traditional service today with a message for Consecration Sunday.
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional Service today. Scripture from 2 Corinthians 9:6-8.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional Service at Suntree today. Scripture comes from Romans 12:1-2.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service today in a message from Psalm 20 & 126. On a separate note, our hearts and minds are with those affected by the unconscionable tragedy in Newton, CT. We pray that God sends you peace in this darkest of hours.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service in the first sermon of the series "Joy!" leading up to the time of Advent.
John Hill leads the first two Traditional messages today, the 11am service was a special message by guest speaker, Dr. Steve Harper.
His Traditional service message is currently available on this channel. His Sunday evening message will be made available on the 1045 channel and his Monday night message will be on the Gathering channel.
Dr. Steve Harper presents a special message to the 11:00am Traditional Service. This is in additional to Pastor John Hill's message that was recorded at 9:00am so we get a bonus episode this week on the Traditional channel.
Check the 1045 and Gathering Channels for Dr. Harper's other messages presented Sunday and Monday nights!
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional service at Suntree today with a message on Matthew 6:25-34.
Pastor Rick Jones leads the Traditional service today at SUMC in a message about Matthew 6:19-21.
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional service today on a message about Matthew 6:1-8, 16-18.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional Service today with a message about Matthew 5:38-48.
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional service at Suntree today with the next installment in the Good and Beautiful Life series.
The Object of Our Affection Obsession: John Carroll leads the Traditional service at Suntree today in a special message today.
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Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service at Suntree. Scripture comes from Matthew 7:13-20.
Reverend Terri Hill leads the Traditional Service at Suntree today. Scripture comes from Romans 5:1-8
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional services at Suntree today with a focus on Isaiah 57:14-21.
Guest Speaker, Tracey Shadday, helps to kick off E3 week with a special message for the Traditional service today. Scripture comes from John 20:19-23.
Pastor John Hill leads the Traditional service at Suntree in the next installment of the Loving Up, Loving Out series.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional service at Suntree in the next installment of the "Loving Up, Loving Out" series from Ephesians 3:14-21.
In lieu of a sermon today, Dr. Robert E. Lamb, Tom Taylor, Pastor Terri Hill and Pastor Hoyt Byrum presented a musical tribute to our country's celebration of independence. Happy Fourth of July from the Suntree family!
A special message this week delivered by Pastor Hoyt Byrum on Ezekiel 36: 22-28 and Galatians 4: 4-7.
Reverend John Hill leads the Traditional service at Suntree in a message about 1 Corinthians 12:4-12.
Pastor Terri Hill leads the Traditional Service in a message entitled "Loving Others" based around I John 4:19-21.
Happy Easter! Pastor Terri Hill leads the Tradtional service in a message about Luke 24:1-10. He is risen today!
No sermon this week for Traditional, Dr. Robert Lamb and Tom Taylor led the Suntree Chancel Choir in Bach's "Christ Lay by Death Enshrouded" as a special choir presentation. If you would like a recording of that, please stop by the church office.
Reverend John Hill leads the Traditional service at Suntree in a closer look at Luke 19:1-10.
Reverend Terri Hill leads the Traditional service at Suntree in a sermon about Luke 17:7-10.
Reverend John Hill leads the Traditional service at Suntree in an exploration of Luke 16:1-13.
Reverend John Hill leads the Traditional Service at Suntree around a message based on excerpts from Luke chapters 12 and 13.
Reverend Terri Hill leads the Traditional service at Suntree in a discussion of Luke 11:1-13.
Reverend John Hill leads a discussion in the Traditional service about Luke 10:1-12 and 25-37.
The Atlantic Central District Superintendant, Gary Spencer, returns to Suntree this week to discuss the importance of tithing and how tithing can bring about peace within your life.