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Make Room for Joy - Traditional Worship at St. Luke's UMC

Picture this: You’re home, exhausted after a long day, and you hear a knock at the door. Do you hesitate? Do you pretend you’re not there? Listen in as Pastor Jennifer Stiles Williams from St. Luke’s UMC reminds us that the most profound joy is often born when we choose to open the door, not just to a neighbor, but to the deep, transformative work of God's hospitality. In this warm and inviting message, Pastor Jenn explores the ancient story of the Shunammite woman and the prophet Elisha (2 Kings 4) to reveal how simple acts of making room for others can lead to miracles you never saw coming. What You'll Discover: Hospitality Begins with Noticing: Learn how to act on the "nudges" of the Holy Spirit to see the people God is bringing into your life every day. The Power of Repurposing: Find out what it truly means to restructure your life—your schedule, resources, and heart—to create a "sacred room" for someone else's belonging. Silence Is Never Neutral: Pastor Jenn shares a stunning contrast between the Shunammite woman’s open door and the closed doors in Bethlehem, showing that making space for strangers is often the difference between missing a miracle and making one. Joy is Born in Service: Hear a deeply personal and moving story of acceptance and service at a family bedside, illustrating how true Christ-centered love transcends all differences—political, theological, and ideological—to bind us together in a deep, quiet joy. Timestamps 00:00 - Events at St. Luke’s 26:25 - The Tension: Is There Room in Your Heart? 27:45 - The Doorway to Joyful Service 28:21 - The Great Woman of Shunim (2 Kings 4) 29:40 - Hospitality Begins with Noticing and Acting 30:35 - Could God Be Nudging You? 31:12 - Sacred Renovation: Building an Upper Room 32:10 - Repurposing Your Abundance 33:54 - What Part of Your Life Needs Repurposing for Belonging? 34:49 - The Contrast: Missing a Miracle in Bethlehem 35:58 - The Difference is Whether We Open the Door 36:41 - Hospitality is Transformational, Not Transactional 37:14 - When We Make Room, God Fills It with Miracles 37:38 - Who is God Calling You to Make Room For? 38:52 - The How: Clearing the Clutter of the Heart 39:43 - The How: Slow Down to Notice and Listen 40:28 - The How: Build the Room (Make Welcome Tangible) 41:11 - Joy Moves Into the Spaces We Prepare 41:30 - The Lamp in the Window of God's World 42:36 - Love Moves Into the Neighborhood (Amy's Story Begins) 43:36 - A Faith That Leaves the Light On for Everyone 45:08 - Serving Joyfully Across All Differences 46:51 - The Deep, Quiet Joy of Faithful Service 47:31 - Joy is Born When We Choose to Serve Another 49:05 - May We Be That Kind of House At St. Luke's United Methodist in Orlando, we believe following Jesus means living out a bold love that has no boundaries, welcomes all, and compels us to share our resources and time with others. If you're looking for a Christ-centered community that lives out mercy, justice, grace, and love, your voice matters here, and we can’t wait to hear it! Ready to find a place where you belong? Subscribe to our channel for more inspiring messages, and come see us in person this Sunday! St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Orlando https://www.st.lukes.org October 26, 2025