Wednesday, February 7, 2018
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Today's Reading
Matthew 13:53 - 18:35
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Devotional based on Matthew 14:22-33
"J
esus had just fed thousands upon thousands of helpless and vulnerable people, revealing both divine power and divine compassion. And yet it’s here, at this moment of extremity, when the disciples perceive most clearly who Jesus is.
God desires that we trust He is with us and for us and thereby live with courage and hope, taking chances, risking ourselves in relationship, seeking the welfare of the individuals and community around us, all the while remembering that even when we overlook God’s presence yet God is always there, sometimes to encourage us to overcome our fears, sometimes sending us out ahead, and sometimes reaching out to grab hold of us in forgiveness, mercy, comfort, and grace.
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Written by David Lose
for www.workingpreacher.org
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Saturday:
Men's Breakfast and Serve, 8:00 AM.
After breakfast in the Community Room, we will be working on a project at Heritage Preschool, installing foam flooring in the basement classroom.
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Sunday:
Alabaster Offering:
Alabaster is a twice a year offering taken up throughout our denomination which funds the construction of churches, hospitals, schools, and missionary housing throughout the world.
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Fellowship Dinner: Join us after Morning Worship for our monthly all church fellowship dinner. This Sunday bring your favorite soup/chili OR one of the following, according to your last name:
A to N: Side Dish; O to Z: Dessert
SUNDAY MINISTRIES:
- Prayer Time, 9:00 AM (Room 103).
- Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 AM.
- Worship Service, 10:45 AM
(Children are invited to Children's Church following our Pass the Peace time).
- No Youth Group this Sunday.
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Reading through the New Testament in 40 Days:
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Here you will find a daily reading with links to helpful introduction videos, as well as access to audio of each day's readings.
CHURCH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS:
- Wednesdays: Harrisonville Community Church offers a Grief Support Group, which runs from January 31 to February 25. Call 884-2431 for more information.
- February 14: Ash Wednesday Service, 7:00 PM.
- February 16-18: Winter Youth Retreat.
- March 25: Palm Sunday. Garden City Community Choir Concert at our church, 7:00 PM.
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Winter Youth Retreat at Life Change Camp,
February 16-18.
Child Sponsorship:
Teens, remember to bring a few dollars to contribute on Sundays towards the student we are sponsoring from Sri Lanka!
$30 is all it takes
to provide him with: supplemental nutrition, education (school fees, uniform, etc.), and access to child development centers.
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Lenten Season Prayer Pretzels:
During this February and March, children and youth will be selling $1 snack bags of mini-pretzels to raise money towards the student they are sponsoring. Place orders with Pastor Will or fill out the form in the foyer.
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SHARING THE LOVE OF GOD:
- Hygiene Kits for Winter Youth Retreat Service Project:
During next week’s retreat, youth will be putting together boxes of common household items for families in need in Springfield. Organizers are asking church groups to bring items such as: shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothbrushes, etc. They are hoping to serve 15 families, so all and any contributions will be greatly appreciated!
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God of wind and water, stillness and storm,
your Spirit sweeps over the surface of the sea.
Give us faith to seek you in times of trouble.
Reach out your hand to us when we are sinking
so that we may believe and worship you;
through Jesus Christ, Sovereign and Savior.
Amen.
(based on Matthew 14:22-33)
from www.pcusa.org
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