Pastor's Notes for September 5, 2010

The board challenges us to devote a month each year to self-evaluation. How are we doing with all that God has given us? In September we have the opportunity to take a personal and a congregational inventory of how we partner with God to manage our god-given gifts of time, health, talents, relationships, property and the gospel. We will read the scriptures this month, in light of 1 Peter 4:10.

Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:10

Reflecting on the Scriptures: The Lord & I
Psalm 139:1-18, 23-24. God searches us and knows us—and loves us anyway! We yield to God—all we are, all we have, all we hope to be. We yield to the Lord’s leading.

Jeremiah 18:1-11. The potter reworks the clay vessel that has spoiled in his hand! The people of God, like clay in a potter’s hand, are called to return to the Lord with an obedient heart, pliable partners with God.

Philemon 1-21. Paul redefines relationships in Christ! A slave and his owner become brothers! And in this new Beloved community that forms within the risen Lord we become partners with God, stewards of God’s grace!

Luke 14:25-33. Tough language Jesus! What do you mean “hate” and “give up everything” to follow you? Is this is the cost of discipleship?


YOUR BOOK DONATIONS to our library can be brought to the church office. We have a box to collect them and Kathy Dains will work out of that box. Please don’t leave books for us in the library.

OUR ELDERS ARE IN THE PROCESS of forming Care Groups so that the elders and I can better share pastoral care within the church. We will have more information for you at the Fish Fry. Deacons will be invited to an orientation meeting in October.

TERRIFIC TUESDAY begins this Tuesday. Thank you for keeping this outreach in your prayers.

NEWSLETTERS for September are available in the office during the week and in the sanctuary on Sunday.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Acolyte Training next Sunday, September 12, following our worship service.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for the Fish Fry at Lion's Park on Sunday, September 19.

"Stewardship is celebrating God's love."