Pastor's Notes for August 22, 2010

NEXT SUNDAY we will have our traditional Youth Sunday. During the service we will also dedicate the books from Peter Chei’s library. After the dedication you may check out books on the honor system. Sign your name on the notebook provided, then return the book in a reasonable period of time.

TERRIFIC TUESDAY flyers are available for you to distribute to neighbors, friends, family and strangers who have children in the 3rd through 5th grades. TT begins September 7 & will include Bible activities in the Fellowship Hall. We’ll pick up children from school at 3 p.m. & parents will pick them up from the church building at 5 p.m. Facilitators for Terrific Tuesday will be Mary Horn, Jan Taylor, and I.

HITCHED or Not & Hatching inserts are provided for you to share with an expecting mother or a new mom whose baby is less than 6 months old. If you did not get an insert in your bulletin, but know someone who needs an invitation, please ask your neighbor for one to pass on. If you can not use the insert, please leave it on your seat.

THANKS for your contributions to the Food Pantry. Mac & cheese, spaghetti, peanut butter, sugar—always good to bring. These are the hot items when a family comes in.

Reflecting on the Scriptures: Our God…
Jeremiah 1:4-10. God moves in a mysterious way… selecting the prophet, even before conception and birth!

Psalm 71:1-6. A mighty fortress is our God… a place of refuge, One who actively rescues and redeems.

Luke 13:10-17. Jesus breaks tradition and heals a woman on the Sabbath in the synagogue but his critics were more merciful toward their work animals than they were toward this woman! However, she knew the Lord’s healing hand had touched her and made her whole.

Hebrews 11:29—2:2. Our God is an awesome God! Make certain that you don’t refuse the One who is speaking to us today through Jesus Christ. Our God is a consuming fire.