Greetings Church family in Jesus’ name,
 
This is a difficult journey, Absolutely. But I believe we are entering a very difficult phase within this journey now. We’re all in different places of fear, frustration, boredom, anxiety or a mixture of all of the above. The recent news from the state that we might not be allowed to worship till next year has left many of us in stunned disbelief. We began this journey looking at a sprint, which we’re now being told may be a marathon. As the novelty of worshipping over Facebook together begins to wear off the temptation may be to pull away from the Church, focus on work, family or personal activities and interests.
 
In the Name of Jesus, I say no. 
 
Now is the time to lean into the Church! We need each other now as much if not more than ever. We need the fellowship of believers! We need to be the Body of Christ! We need the sharpening power of the Holy Spirit in each of us to be holy! Commit yourself to fellowship with each other on This Journey and

“Don’t forsake the fellowship of believers as some are in the habit of doing but let us encourage one another and all the more as we see the day approaching!” -Hebrews 10:25
 
This Sunday, we’ll begin a new chapter: “This Journey with the Church.”  The series will take us through the book of Acts, starting from the beginning, and following the trials, challenges, methods and triumphs of Jesus Christ working in and through His first Church! Let’s lean into the Church and work together to spread the hope of the Gospel of Jesus Christ on This Journey!
 
If you didn’t get to worship with us Sunday or don’t have Facebook, here’s the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/iO2S-X9zl4I  Always remember to ‘like’ and ‘share’ our services!!
 
Reminders and Encouragements:
  • No in person gatherings indefinitely and our facilities remain closed (no office hours may be kept by pastors or staff per) per Bishop’s orders.

  • ALL Summer Camps, mission trips have been and VBS have been cancelled for 2020.
  • Worship together! Our LIVE Worship streams on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/murphysboroumc/ and will be posted to our YouTube channel shortly after.
  • Thursday Prayer & Praise at 5:15PM
  • Sunday morning worship 10AM!!
  • Last Sunday’s Worship May 10th) on YouTube! https://youtu.be/iO2S-X9zl4I
  • Please continue to give! https://app.sharefaith.com/app/giving/Murp9999918
  • If you’re in need and cannot get assistance, don’t hesitate to call or email the church office and we’ll do what we can to help out!
 
God be with you till we meet again, in Jesus’ Name, amen!
 
Many blessings in Jesus’ name,
Pastor Danny
 


Please note in a effort to get this to as many members as possible we are using all of our contact list so you may receive it more than once. If you think some isn't getting this please forward or share it with them.