Weekly E-News for Friday, August 16, 2019
Dear Friends,
Jesus wants us to be on fire for the Gospel, Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on earth…” Being on fire and passionate with God’s word can be a scary thing. Personally, I prefer to snuggle up with a devotional guide and my Bible on the sofa in my home. Jesus wants us to pray and study the scriptures, but Jesus also wants us to be on fire and to do amazing things in his name out in the world.
For many of us this seems to be an impossible task. The preacher in Hebrews 11:29-12:2 reminds us of people who were so on fire with faith that with God’s help they did amazing things: crossed seas, shut the mouths of lions and watched the walls of a fortress fall. So, when we are faced with impossible tasks how can we be people of faith on fire with the Spirit?
We are an amazing people who can do amazing things, if we can be on fire together. This summer we have been worshipping together as one. After Labor Day we will return to two services, but we will need to be a faithful people on fire for the Gospel together. Let us think of how we can be one congregation acting for Jesus in this world.
Prayer List: Simon, Howard, Julia, Ahna, Mike, Josh, Priscilla, Duane, Janet, Grandpa David, Floyd, Dorothy, Jacob, Jenny, Ann, Dale, Gayle, Jim, Don, Cheryl, Dustin, Pat, Richard, Student with eating disorder, Tate, Patricia, Roland, Maryann, Amanda, Virginia, Matthew, Tom, Naomi, Carolyn, Vic, Velma C, Jennelle, Charlie, James, Rick, Christy, Reagan, Kim, Libby’s daughter in law, Lee, Kevin, Gaylynn, Liz’s sister in law, Naomi, Brenda, Jim, Nathan, Jason, Cheryl, Daniel, Betty, Dax, Della, Carter, Lori’s mom who has cancer, Jock, Nancy, Pat, Malachi and Karen, Weatia, Carolyn., Dave, Ellen, Shirley, Megan, Mary, Karen, Paul, Hal, Richard, Crystal, Edie, Paula, Jim, Jeff, Jim, Truett, Brett and Danielle, Judy, Laura F, Shirley.
Joy for all of us being together in worship.
Happenings at St. Peter’s UCC
- Sunday, August 18
- 9am Worship
- 10am Mission and Stewardship Committee Meeting
- 2pm Worship at Gasconade Manor
- Newsletter Articles are due!
- Wednesday, August 21
- 12:30 Quilters and Crafters
- 6pm Worship Team Music Meeting
- 6:45pm Choir Practice Resumes
- Thursday, August 22
- 10:30 to 12:30 Upper Room Store
- 5pm Girl Scouts will begin their meetings in the Fellowship Hall.
- Sunday, August 25
- 9am Worship
- 10am Evangelism Committee Meeting
- Noisy Coin Offering for the Helping Hands Building Fund
Announcements:
- In August our Mission of the Month is for the Helping Hands Building Fund. Please give generously.
- Choir Practice resumes on Wednesday, August 21 at 6:45pm.
- Christmas in July donations for the Advent Tea are taking place now. Don’t forget to take your ornament off the tree in the Narthex.
- Sunday School and Confirmation will resume at 8:45 on Sunday, September 8.
If you know of any Middle Schoolers who would like to join our Confirmation Class, please let Pastor Stephanie know. - 8am and 10am Worship will resume on Sunday, September 8.
God loves you and so do we at St. Peter’s UCC!
Pastor Stephanie
Reverend Stephanie DeLong
St. Peter’s UCC
Owensville, MO
573-437-2779 church
573-832-2475 cell
pastorstpetersucc-owensville@outlook.com
https://www.facebook.com/St-Peters-UCC-Owensville-115618038547772/
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