{"id":37861,"date":"2026-05-23T15:05:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T19:05:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/?p=37861"},"modified":"2026-05-23T15:06:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T19:06:14","slug":"sermon-in-song-to-make-fathers-day-special-6-21-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pitmanumc.org\/wp\/?p=37861","title":{"rendered":"Sermon in Song to Make Father’s Day Special (6\/21\/26)"},"content":{"rendered":"

June 21, 2026 is Father’s Day, but it will also be a special service of Worship at PUMC.\u00a0 On 6\/21, singer\/songwriter Mark Cable will visit PUMC to deliver his “Sermon in Song” during our 10:15AM service.\u00a0 Mark is a husband, father, and a local musician who comes from York PA.\u00a0 Since 1981, his guitar, voice, and songs have brought a powerful music ministry to many conferences and worship services.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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WHO<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Anyone!<\/span><\/p>\n

WHAT<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0 A special morning of Praise and Worship.<\/span><\/p>\n

WHERE<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0 PUMC Sanctuary (directions<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

WHEN<\/span><\/strong>:\u00a0 \u00a0Sunday June 21 2026, at the 10:15 AM service.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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Who’s Mark Cable?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Over the years, many of us have been touched by Mark’s ministry at an event and have continued to be inspired by the music on his CDs.\u00a0 His discography now consists of a total of 24 albums.\u00a0 Currently, most of his personal appearances minister to Camps, Conferences, and Retreats.\u00a0 \"\"<\/p>\n

Most of his ministry appearances fall into one of three themes:\u00a0 “Great Night Events”, “Senior Moments,” and “Sunday Morning SERMON IN SONG.”\u00a0 On June 21, we will be blessed by his “Sermon in Songs.”<\/p>\n

It was during a Couples Retreat that some of us at PUMC were first blessed by Mark’s ministry.\u00a0 During that retreat at Sandy Cove, Mark opened each session with his humor, witness, and music.\u00a0 One attendee of that retreat offered the following impressions:<\/p>\n

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\u00a0I first heard Mark Cable about 15 years ago at a Couple’s Retreat (Sandy Cove).\u00a0 I bought six of Mark’s CDs at the retreat and I’ve listened to them over and over throughout these years. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In Romans, Paul said that a battle between the old “sinful nature” and the Holy Spirit dominated his life. Ephesians talks about a “spiritual warfare.” I feel the same things, and it’s hard when I’m tempted to slip into “churchy talk” and sweep the difficulties under the rug. That’s what I like about Mark Cable’s music. He openly shares his struggles as a husband, father, and child of God. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

One of his songs is called “Come Out with Your Hands Up.” It talks about letting go of all the things you hide behind and to just surrender to God. God wants to give you purpose and peace and salvation; there’s no point in trying to hold on to our own ways. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

In another song, “My To Do List,” Mark lists all of the things he has to do each day (paying bills, mow the lawn, clean out the basement, etc.). We like to check off tasks, but the list never fades away. There’s no time to do everything on the list, and tomorrow will be the same. I can identify with that! But then he says that there’s really only one thing that has to be done each day: Be Like Jesus. Each day has its list of things that don’t really mater, but it is always topped by the reminder to “Be like Jesus” today. Grow closer each day (another song is coming to mind: “Day by Day”). I need that reminder too. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The song “I Can’t Wait to Be Found” tells the story of kids playing hide and seek from their father. They squeeze under the kitchen table thinking that Dad won’t see them as he walks past. Sometimes I feel tempted to hide too; to kinda put God on hold while I do what I want to do. But the song reminds me that God sees me anyway. And even though my heavenly Father knows where I am, He looks for me anyway. He always wants to find me and bring me back to Him whenever I wander away. <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Anyway, I’m looking forward to hearing how Mark’s journey has gone these past 15 years or so (and I hope to add some new music to my Mark Cable CD collection!). Mark has a way of getting down to “where the rubber meets the road” and inspiring and challenging me to grow closer to God. This will be a special Father’s Day. I’m so glad that Pastor Mike was able to arrange this special service.<\/span><\/em><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

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To learn more about Mark and his current ministry, click the below button to check out his website: Mark Cable<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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Good News!<\/span><\/h3>\n

For those of us who have spent a lifetime going to church and studying theology, the excitement of the Good News has gotten lost in all too familiar words like\u00a0 “Grace,” “Gospel”, “Evangelism,” “Justification,” and “Propitiation.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

Do we get so used to being forgiven; to the gift of a repaired relationship with our Creator that we’ve lost the excitement of that gift?\u00a0 Is “The Gospel” really Good News or just Old News????<\/p>\n

In this song, Mark takes us away from the church-speak and calls us to just wonder in the greatness of God.\u00a0 Maybe the Good News is just that good!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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