PUCC eNews 12/31/20

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BLESSINGS TO YOU AT THE NEW YEAR!

Worship with us this Sunday!

Join us for Worship at 10am this Sunday, January 3 ^rd as we celebrate Epiphany on Facebook Live… or watch it later.

http://Facebook.com/ParkwayUnitedChurchOfChrist - look under videos ... it will be LIVE at 9:55am

It’s Epiphany – the three wisemen arrive with their interesting and inspiring gifts.

The Hebrew Scripture Lesson is Isaiah 60:1-6 and the Gospel Lesson is Matthew 2:1-12 … and the songs will be familiar to many! Gather some communion elements as it is the first Sunday of the month. Also, be sure to have the pair of shoes/sneakers you wear most often as we participate in a new ritual here at the start of the new year.

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Livestream worship on designated Sundays. Look under videos for previous livestreamed services.

YouTube Worship Service Playlist

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Mid~Week Meditation Playlist

All Mid~Week Meditations that have been recorded on YouTube.

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Sunday School for Youth/Teens each week:

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TED Book Group: This I Believe starting 1/12

2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 7:00pm | via Zoom

Please join us for some fun and inspiring discussion of the book This I Believe edited by Jay Allison and Dan Gediman. Volume 1.

Join Us for Tuesday Afternoon Dialogue (TAD)

1st & 3rd Tuesdays beginning 2:00-3:00pm | via ZOOM

Prayer List Updates

The New Year!

All the acts of kindness that are happening near and far!

The momentum toward justice and equity.

Jim Winkelmann - in rehab hospital, healing after a stroke. He would welcome encouragement! 314-610-3348… SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital, 12380 DePaul Dr; Room #219; Bridgeton, MO 63044.

Greg Schmelig & Doug Reynolds - Covid-19 with minor symptoms.

Jim - fighting COVID for 2 wks; now in KC hospital (Jean Mueller’s son).

Joan Biest - grieving and giving thanks for her best friend.

Howard - recent heart attack; waiting next steps (Gerry Rogers’ cousin).

John - fighting Covid, currently at home (Luedloff and Tossing).

Tom - healing from fusion of vertebrae (Kathleen Tarr’s nephew).

Anne Brodginski - nearing the end of her life (Svenson).

Alice - healing after spinal fusion (sister of Ellie Svenson).

Carolyn & Hank Kraichley - serious health challenges (McKenzie).

The people of Nashville, Tennessee.

Healthcare workers, homeless and many others at risk right now.

Physical Distancing… if anyone needs groceries, medicine and/or other support, please reach out to [email protected]; 314-330-0629

People who are struggling with their mental health.

People who aren’t feeling safe at home but are remaining there.

Individuals in all levels of leadership as they make decisions today.

Healing of relationships between the public and the police.

St Louis Assn UCC Covenant Partner

Week ending January 3 - Bethany-Peace UCC, St. Louis; https://www.facebook.com/Bethany-Peace-United-Church-of-Christ-188016801273333/

Week ending January 10 - https://www.faithstreet.com/church/brentwood-congregational-church-saint-louis-mo

Chuckle

Three Jokes – one each for the wisemen

The three wise men walk into a barn...

...and see Joseph, Mary, and baby Jesus. Joseph asks why they are disturbing them as his wife had just given birth and needed rest. The first wise man said "I have brought gold for the child."

Joseph thanked him but ask that they leave. Then the second wise man said "I have brought frankincense for the child."

Again Joseph thanked him but was getting annoyed as they were interrupting a special moment between him and his wife. He then, forcefully, asked then to leave when the third wise man said "But wait there's myrrh!"

***

The three wise men were visiting the little baby Jesus…

As Melichior leans over to get a closer look at the infant he bumps his head on the roof of the manger and shouts, "Jesus Christ!" Mary looks up and says, "What a nice name, I was going to call him Irving".

***

A wise man advised a pediatrician and a physician not to follow his advice.

This became a paradox for a pair of docs.

Watch

The Star Music Video - We Three Kings (2017) | Movieclips Coming Soon

A four minute new/old song for Epiphany - The Star Music Video - We Three Kings

Ponder

A great epiphany: I found out that I’m totally confused and I’m good with that. I’m consistently inconsistent. I’m all of the above. I’m OK. I’m a work in progress. That’s my next tattoo somewhere.

~Ronnie Dunn

Holiday stress during the pandemic and Alzheimer's.

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We appreciate your submissions of jokes, quotes, videos, weekly opportunities, Mid~Week Meditation ideas, scriptures that are important to you, hymn/song suggestions, poetry, etc We would love to hear from you [email protected]

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