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CITY WIDE YARD SALE, August 6 & 7, will start in our parking lot at 7:00 a.m. Different groups, committees, and individuals will clean various areas of the church building and prepare items for the sale. The Men’s group
has volunteered to do the Annex Basement and the area under the stairwell in the Fellowship Hall. Other areas to be cleaned and gleaned are the kitchen, the choir room, and baptistery rooms. Call the office to volunteer for an area.
A HUGE THANKS to everyone who volunteered in the Picnic booth and to all who came by to visit. Special thanks to Jennie Barrett for chairing the project and Don Wooldridge for set up and transport of items to our space. Eighteen volunteers filled the hours at the booth so that our congregation could have a presence at the picnic.
OUR YOUTH, facilitated by Lisa Cochran, parked cars during the picnic to help supplement the camp tuition and replenish the youth fund. Appreciation to Lisa for her oversight and to Kendall Voris for painting the parking lot. Also our thanks to Quentin Walsh for mowing the lot and bringing the sawhorses to hold the signs.
During the picnic project the story of the loaves and fishes kept coming to my mind. The little boy brought his little bit and offered it to Jesus and Jesus expanded it to be more than any of them could have imagined! And so it was with our picnic/parking lot project. We each brought our little bit--an hour here and an hour there. We trust Jesus to bless and expand the little bit we brought to him to accomplish his purposes.
Last Sunday, July 11, our worshiping attendance was 58. Today, the Sunday after the picnic (traditionally a much lower attendance) Doug counted 58! That in itself is beautiful and encouraging, but after the count 2 or 3 people came in, so the unofficial count for the Sunday after the Picnic is 60 or 61. We give our little bit--an hour here, an hour there. We trust Jesus to bless and expand the little bit we bring to him to accomplish his purposes.
Reflecting on the Scriptures: The Hope of GLORY
Colossians 1:15-28. We have all sinned and fall short of the glory of God—but Christ in you is the hope of glory! Jesus brought reconciliation, forgiveness and hope—a mystery hidden for generations revealed to the saints!
Luke 10:38-42. In his life Jesus pointed away from the worries and distractions of this world. His teachings call us to listen and learn from him. Christ in us shaping our values and priorities is the hope of glory. Choose the better part.
Amos 8:1-12. R rated due to violence! God’s judgment is promised to those who reject God’s word, ignore God’s warnings and continue to use, abuse and cheat others.
Psalm 52. When evil prevails our only hope is a faithful God in whom we take refuge—a faithful God revealed in Jesus Christ! Christ in you, the hope of glory!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Pastor's Notes for July 11, 2010
OUR SUMMER BULLETIN has our order of worship on the left opening; the prayer concerns, week’s activities, and servers for today and next week on the right. On the back of the bulletin you find my notes and on the front the office information and services. Nothing’s missing!
Our desire in minimizing the bulletin and the order of worship is to bring the service into a concise hour. Endurance and patience are important characteristics for the gathered worshipping community of faith.
COMMUNITY WORSHIP in the Park, sponsored by El Dorado Springs Ministerial Association, experienced God's rain even as we prayed for God's reign! But the moisture didn't dampen our spirits.
GG Cole from Abundant Life Ministry Center led congregational worship and special music was provided by the reassembled community choir and by the Johnston family.
The community choir, directed by Judi Willman of Park Street Christian, represented six congregations:
Abundant Life Ministry Center
Church of God (Holiness)
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Park Street Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
United Methodist Church
The Johnston Family made up of Dennis, Chelsea, Stacy and Josh brought a bluegrass flavor to the worship.
Participating ministers included three pastors new to our community:
David Woods at Herriamn Chapel Church of God (Holiness)
Ron Marsh at First Baptist Church and
Larry Daniel at Park Street Christian Church
They served alongside Howard McPeak (Pape Christian), Mike & GG Cole (Abundant Life), Dennis Johnston (Bethel Freewill Baptist), and Barbara Minton (Disciples).
REMEMBER
~ Monday, July 12, @ 5 p.m. Picnic Booth Orientation in the annex.
~ Thursday—Saturday, July 15, 16, & 17
~ Youth parking cars from 4 to 6 p.m.
~ FCC Picnic Booth 6 to 10 p.m.
YOUTH GROUP service project at Second Chance Barnyard was postponed again--this time due to rain. Hopefully sometime in August we will be able to make our trip to the Barnyard.
Reflecting on the Scriptures: Inheriting LIGHT
Amos 7:7-17. The message of the prophet does not set well with the priest or the king! Truth spoken to power is like light shone into darkness. Despite rejection Amos speaks truth.
Psalm 82. The weak plead with God to bring light into the darkness of ignorance, to judge the earth with justice.
Luke 10:25-37. Knowing the right answer and living out the truth of what one knows can be like day and night! Jesus says, live what you know… “Do this and you will live.”
Colossians 1:1-14. The Father has enabled us to inherit light! He rescues us from the power of darkness, empowers us to speak truth to power, equips us to seek justice for the weak, and expects us to live out what we know! Wow!
Our desire in minimizing the bulletin and the order of worship is to bring the service into a concise hour. Endurance and patience are important characteristics for the gathered worshipping community of faith.
COMMUNITY WORSHIP in the Park, sponsored by El Dorado Springs Ministerial Association, experienced God's rain even as we prayed for God's reign! But the moisture didn't dampen our spirits.
GG Cole from Abundant Life Ministry Center led congregational worship and special music was provided by the reassembled community choir and by the Johnston family.
The community choir, directed by Judi Willman of Park Street Christian, represented six congregations:
Abundant Life Ministry Center
Church of God (Holiness)
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Park Street Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
United Methodist Church
The Johnston Family made up of Dennis, Chelsea, Stacy and Josh brought a bluegrass flavor to the worship.
Participating ministers included three pastors new to our community:
David Woods at Herriamn Chapel Church of God (Holiness)
Ron Marsh at First Baptist Church and
Larry Daniel at Park Street Christian Church
They served alongside Howard McPeak (Pape Christian), Mike & GG Cole (Abundant Life), Dennis Johnston (Bethel Freewill Baptist), and Barbara Minton (Disciples).
REMEMBER
~ Monday, July 12, @ 5 p.m. Picnic Booth Orientation in the annex.
~ Thursday—Saturday, July 15, 16, & 17
~ Youth parking cars from 4 to 6 p.m.
~ FCC Picnic Booth 6 to 10 p.m.
YOUTH GROUP service project at Second Chance Barnyard was postponed again--this time due to rain. Hopefully sometime in August we will be able to make our trip to the Barnyard.
Reflecting on the Scriptures: Inheriting LIGHT
Amos 7:7-17. The message of the prophet does not set well with the priest or the king! Truth spoken to power is like light shone into darkness. Despite rejection Amos speaks truth.
Psalm 82. The weak plead with God to bring light into the darkness of ignorance, to judge the earth with justice.
Luke 10:25-37. Knowing the right answer and living out the truth of what one knows can be like day and night! Jesus says, live what you know… “Do this and you will live.”
Colossians 1:1-14. The Father has enabled us to inherit light! He rescues us from the power of darkness, empowers us to speak truth to power, equips us to seek justice for the weak, and expects us to live out what we know! Wow!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Pastor's Notes for July 4, 2010
SUMMER WORSHIP will be more casual and, we hope, contained within the hour. The order of worship has been modified, but none of the essential elements are missing. Come with a grateful heart as we gather together in Jesus’ name. With this in mind the service last Sunday was almost as long as usual--at least an hour and fifteen minutes. As one person said, its over when its over. We come to worship, not watch the clock. Enter to worship, depart to serve.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE DATES:
Sunday, July 11 at 4 p.m. Community Worship in the Park.
Thursday—Saturday, July 15, 16, & 17
~ Youth parking cars from 4 to 6 p.m. See Lisa Cochran to volunteer.
~ FCC Picnic Booth 6 to 10 p.m. See Jennie Barrett to volunteer.
~ We still need volunteers in both places. We also need someone to help the youth mark off the parking lot.
Sunday, July 25, 6 p.m. Youth Cookout @ Minton’s
Youth will host a cook out , inviting their families and the hosts and their families. More information will follow.
Reflecting on the Scriptures: …LEST WE GROW WEARY
2 Kings 5:1-14. Naaman, army commander in Aram, weary of his leprosy, took the advice of a little servant girl from Israel and went to a prophet in Samaria to ask for healing. Read the rest of the story. The servants are the heroes!
Psalm 30. The psalmist reflects on a time of weariness—weeping, dismayed, crying out to the Lord. But his mourning turns to dancing, joy replaces sack cloth and praise prevails.
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. The Lord sends his followers out with a mission and specific instructions. Be faithful, be frugal, be grateful for your provision—yet expect rejection from time to time. Above all, Jesus says, be intentional and consistent with the message of the kingdom …lest you grow weary.
Galatians 6:1-6) 7-16. We reap what we sow, so be mindful of your actions because actions have consequences. Look at the big picture, beyond the present to the end …lest we grow weary in well-doing.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE DATES:
Sunday, July 11 at 4 p.m. Community Worship in the Park.
Thursday—Saturday, July 15, 16, & 17
~ Youth parking cars from 4 to 6 p.m. See Lisa Cochran to volunteer.
~ FCC Picnic Booth 6 to 10 p.m. See Jennie Barrett to volunteer.
~ We still need volunteers in both places. We also need someone to help the youth mark off the parking lot.
Sunday, July 25, 6 p.m. Youth Cookout @ Minton’s
Youth will host a cook out , inviting their families and the hosts and their families. More information will follow.
Reflecting on the Scriptures: …LEST WE GROW WEARY
2 Kings 5:1-14. Naaman, army commander in Aram, weary of his leprosy, took the advice of a little servant girl from Israel and went to a prophet in Samaria to ask for healing. Read the rest of the story. The servants are the heroes!
Psalm 30. The psalmist reflects on a time of weariness—weeping, dismayed, crying out to the Lord. But his mourning turns to dancing, joy replaces sack cloth and praise prevails.
Luke 10:1-11, 16-20. The Lord sends his followers out with a mission and specific instructions. Be faithful, be frugal, be grateful for your provision—yet expect rejection from time to time. Above all, Jesus says, be intentional and consistent with the message of the kingdom …lest you grow weary.
Galatians 6:1-6) 7-16. We reap what we sow, so be mindful of your actions because actions have consequences. Look at the big picture, beyond the present to the end …lest we grow weary in well-doing.
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