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THIS WEEK ...
at the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury
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Greetings!
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We invite you to worship with us this Sunday, June 30th at 10:00am. Dr. Susan DeHoff will be preaching and we will be welcoming two new members!
This week's prayers for morning and evening are included below.
Please remember that we will be following our summer worship schedule (worship each week at 10:00am) through Start-Up Sunday after Labor Day. Fellowship time immediately follows the service and is a perfect opportunity to join friends and meet new ones while enjoying a cup of coffee and a snack.
Don't forget to check the master calendar for news about upcoming events and updates. |
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Worship this week, June 30th at 10:00am
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 Dr. Susan DeHoff's sermon is "The Meaning of Faith" based on 2 Kings 2.1-2, 6-14. There are probably as many different understandings of what the word faith means as there are people - both living and dead! People interested in religion, theology, and Holy Scripture have been composing and arguing over definitions since the first century bce. But when it comes down to brass tacks, what matters most is how we each define faith, because how we define it impacts how we live it. We will consider the meaning of faith, especially as it is demonstrated by people of great faith. Do your homework: compose your own definition of faith and then join us as we reflect and seek common ground around the meaning of faith.
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Invitation to Conversation
With the arrival of Matt Crane as our Director of Christian Education, PCIS renews its commitment to a vital and active youth ministry. One of the first steps is recruiting a larger adult leadership base for this ministry. We invite members and friends of the congregation who might be interested to learn more about becoming a middle school or high school youth leader. If you are interested in learning more, you can fill out this form online or pick up one in Fellowship Hall. If you have questions you may contact Matt Crane at mh.crane@yahoo.com.
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Senior High Mission Group
Please keep the Senior High MATE Mission Team in your prayers as they continue their work through Tuesday.
Upcoming Youth Group Meetings
On Sunday, July 7th, the Senior High Youth Group will meet at 4:00pm and the Middle School Youth Group will meet July 14th at 7:00pm.
Other Group News The Wednesday Women's Bible Study and the Men's Fellowship Breakfast and Bible Study groups are currently in recess for the summer and will resume meeting again in the fall.
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This Week's Prayers for Morning and Evening
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Morning
Almighty God, in awe I remember that you made me in your image and breathed the Spirit of life into me. I marvel that your Son, Jesus, took on flesh and bone just like mine, and gave himself for my salvation. Help me to live this day fully open to your presence. Let me worship you alone with my body, mind, and spirit, delighting in what is good and turning from what is not. Let me love my neighbor as myself with all that you give me. Be patient with me, and help me to be patient with others. Teach me how to bring peace to those who are troubled and to show kindness, especially to the weak. Today, let me seek your kingdom, through Jesus Christ, my Lord. Amen
Evening
O God, guardian of your people, thank you for your care today. As I move into evening, help me to recall with thanksgiving the wonders I have known, the joy I have felt, and your love I have received. Forgive me for the ways in which I misused what you intend for good. Jesus had nowhere to rest his head; let me rest in him. I pray for all who are dear to me, that they, too, may abide in your care. Grant the peace of sleep to all who are weary; and let us rise to a new day, giving you praise as we prepare for the eternal day you are bringing through Jesus Christ, the Lord, to whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen
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330 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776 � 978.443.4131
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