This Sunday we continue our series looking at the parables of Jesus, and this Sunday we get the parable of the pharisee and the tax-collector. Our sermons throughout this season have been inspired by the work of Dr. Amy-Jill Levine, and her book
Short Stories by Jesus: the Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi. You can pick up a copy
here!
Dr. Levine argues that this parable is not about works-righteousness, or condemning the pharisee. But rather our attention ought to be drawn to the tax collector, his unexpected repentance, and the "bigness" of God's grace that the parable illustrates for each of us.
And in that spirit, we will hear
Amazing Grace both from our choir and from the Chapel Bells bell choir. You will also hear some exciting updates about our ministries here at the church, including our incredible Thursday morning breakfast!
We would love your help decorating the altar this Sunday... Rev. Pamela asks that you please
bring some differently sized mirrors and/or empty picture frames for the children to bring into the sanctuary to decorate the high altar. You can leave them on the narthex table by the fern and goblets with tea lights. Thank you so much!
This Sunday we give thanks for our Boy Scout Troop - Troop #61 - that was first chartered here at the First United Methodist Church of Eugene in 1937! At that time we would have been worshipping in our previous building, at the corner of 12th and Willamette. This Sunday we will have Boy Scouts helping with greeting, handing out bulletins, and collecting the offering.
In Godly Play, our young people will end their study of parables with the Parable of the Mustard Seed. Like the leaven, the mustard seed starts out small (so small you can hardly see it on your finger!) and grows into something big. Godly Play is perfect for kids age 4 - 12. Children under 4 are welcome to join Maria in room 10 for stories and play.
After worship we have Sunday school for people of all ages. Our young people have age-appropriate opportunities to connect, and adults are welcome in the chapel for Bible study.
Finally Restore is taking this Sunday off, rather than try to compete with that most super of bowls! Sunday, February 11th we will have a fun, family-friendly Restore at Roaring Rapids Pizza Company - be sure to save the date - the pizza is on us!
It is going to be a fun Sunday - and we hope to see you at the First United Methodist Church of Eugene!
