Good evening everyone, 

I am so thankful that we were able to praise and worship God in-person earlier today and are able to praise and worship God virtually this afternoon. This is a glorious day and a great day to praise and worship God.

This morning, we took a look at Psalm 63. This Psalm is one of David’s Psalms that he wrote while he was in the desert. He was hiding, running for his life. He was thirsty, he was hungry, and he feared he was close to death. But, through all of this, he still trusted in God, clung to God, thirst for God, and God helped him through this time.

This Psalm is a wonderful reminder for all of us that no matter what we may be going through, no matter what we may face, God is always with us. God has never abandoned us and God never will. We can always be reassured and comforted knowing that God is with us through whatever we may face.

This morning we tried something different with the message as it worked as a half lectio divina prayer time and half sermon. I hope you all enjoy it and are able to allow Psalm 63 to transform your heart, mind, and soul and listen to how God is speaking to you through this Psalm.

JOIN THE BISHOP FOR BIBLE STUDY
The Bishop would like to invite everyone to join him in a virtual Bible Study that will take place through November 25. Join Bishop Carter each Wednesday at 6 p.m. through November 25. You'll hear from biblical scholars, share your prayer requests and learn with fellow Methodists from across the Conference. To follow along, download study guide here. See bottom of our website for full details.

Have a blessed day, 
Pastor Jeff Taylor
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We have missed being together as we have sheltered safely at home. Following CDC guidelines, we are ready to begin meeting again and we hope to see you. 
 
UPCOMING MEETINGS

Sat. Nov. 14th, 9:30 in the Hill Building we will have our World Thank Offering Program and sign cards for Thanksgiving. We also will award our special recognition pin.

Saturday, December 12th, 9:30 in the Hill Bldg is our Christmas coffee. We will plate cookies to give to shut-ins, neighbors and friends. This meeting is very special to all of us. 

PASTOR APPRECIATION!
The congregation will be honoring Pastor Jeff next Sunday in honor of Pastor Appreciation Sunday. If you would like to make a donation towards the church gift, please make a notation on your check. There will also be a basket available for cards.

REMEMBERANCES
Doris Turner passed away at home on Oct 2 surrounded by Glenn, Glenna and Holly. Her family is suggesting in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 att: Donor Support.

Merle Moose passed away Thursday at their home in Lantana. The family plans on having a memorial service at a later date when it is safe to gather.  Mabel's address is: 3061 Donnelly Dr., Apt B233, Lantana, FL 33462 or you may phone her at: 561-469-7091.
Psalm 63

A psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah.

1 You, God, are my God,
    earnestly I seek you;
I thirst for you,
    my whole being longs for you,
in a dry and parched land
    where there is no water.

2 I have seen you in the sanctuary
    and beheld your power and your glory.

3 Because your love is better than life,
    my lips will glorify you.

4 I will praise you as long as I live,
    and in your name I will lift up my hands.

5 I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;
    with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

6 On my bed I remember you;
    I think of you through the watches of the night.

7 Because you are my help,
    I sing in the shadow of your wings.

8 I cling to you;
    your right hand upholds me.

9 Those who want to kill me will be destroyed;
    they will go down to the depths of the earth.

10 They will be given over to the sword
    and become food for jackals.

11 But the king will rejoice in God;
    all who swear by God will glory in him,
    while the mouths of liars will be silenced.

WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING
BY PHONE --
Please join us for our Prayer Meeting by Phone on Wednesday at 11 AM.
To join this meeting, call 602-580-9308. After you call, if it asks you for an access code enter 3824906. Prayer is so important right now, so I want to invite you all to our midweek prayer time as we continue to be in prayer for each other, our neighbors, families, friends, the nation, and the world. Come and bring all of your prayers to God.
Pastor Jeff leads a virtual Bible Study through Zoom every Friday at 5 PM.
You can join by video or just by voice, if you prefer. You can also join by phone.
To join this Friday by computer, click on this LINK when it's time to start.
To join by phone, dial 650-724-9799. When prompted, enter meeting
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EMAIL PASTOR JEFF if you have any questions or if you would like to lead one of the weeks.

If you want to know more about Zoom, you can view a demonstration. Join a few minutes early if this is your first time so you can download the free app.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

10/3: DeAnna Taylor
10/5: Gardenia Rangel
10/5: Priscilla Jones
10/11: Shiloh Fleetwood
10/14: Jessica Taylor
10/15: Roni Giachetti
10/19: Gail Schoenberger
10/21: Bill Law
10/29: Mack Sealy

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

10/7: Ken and Sandi Averitt
10/9: Jerry and Mary Ann Sherrod
PRAYER REQUESTS
If you have a prayer request or question about the church, feel free to contact Pastor Jeff. EMAIL PASTOR JEFF.