Sunday, December 26, 2021

 Blessings!

 Happy Day after Christmas, Merry rest of the year, even when Christmas is over, the Light of the world is still here! ~ Matthew  West

 

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Please pray for our country, our leaders, and our church.

Praise and Prayer Requests:

 

Rod McElroy, Don Shipley, Marge Bennett, Patric Breekbill, Andrew Heuberger, Curtis Weston, Stacey Snapp, Barb Handy, Don Baker, victims of Mayfield, Edwardsville, Bowling Green tornados, Tom Mulholland, Malvern Grocery, and for silent prayer requests.

 

Praise for fire fighters, for family visiting during the holidays.

 

 

Sermon:  "The Window of Witness"

Today's Hymns: 

Joy To The World

Go Tell It On The Mountain 

O' Little Town Of Bethlehem

Oh Come All Ye Faithful

 

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Christmas Eve Service

Thank you Beth Lueth for sharing this picture!

 

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New Year's Eve Gathering

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New Year's Eve reception at Marcia Little's home.

5 p.m. or about sunset until it's time to head home. 

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  Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. ~ unknown

 

 Today's Sunday Church Share...

 

Picture credit:  Peter Zajfrid via Pinterest

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Percy's Tidbit

Christmas, my child, is love in action.  Every time we love, every time we give, it's Christmas. ~ Dale Evans Rogers

 

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Have a great week!

 

Sunday, December 19, 2021

 Sunday Blessings!

  The blessings of peace, the beauty of hope, the spirit of love, the comfort of faith.  May this be your gifts this Christmas season.

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Please pray for our country, our leaders, and our church.

Praise and Prayer Requests:

 

Don Shipley, Marge Bennett, Patric Breekbill, Andrew Heuberger, Curtis Weston, Mike Gordon, Stacey Snapp, Don Baker, Barb Handy, the Zachs, Tornado victims of Mayfield, Edwardsville, and Bowling Green, First Responders, and for silent prayer requests.

Thanks to those who helped at funeral reception.

 

December Birthdays:   5th Marcia Little, 18th Gary Sherwood, 22nd Jerry Birkby.   Anniversaries:  2nd Jerry and JoAnn Birkby,  18th Mel and Nancy Hurst, 19th Jan and Mary Zach.

 

Board Meeting today after the service. 

 

 

 

Fourth Sunday of Advent

Candle of Love

Sermon:  "The Window of Worship"

 

Today's Songs:

 

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks

 

Angels From the Realms of Glory

 

Joy to the World

 

Oh Come All Ye Faithful 

 

 

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        I personally would like to share the following beautiful song with you. ~ Mindy          

 

Light of the World ~ Lauren Daigle (Christmas Story)

 

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Christmas Eve Service

Christmas Eve service with Communion will be at 4pm on Friday, December 24.

 

 December 26th there will be the usual Sunday service.

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  Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. ~ unknown

 

 Today's Sunday Church Share...

 

Photo via Pinterest

 

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Percy's Tidbit

Beneath the silent beauty of one bright star, the light of the world is born.

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Bless us Lord this Christmas with quietness of mind; teach us to be patient and always to be kind. ~Helen Steiner Rice

Merry Christmas!

 

Sunday, December 12, 2021

 Sunday Blessings!
 

 Our gift of a Christmas tree from Walmart.  

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Please pray for our country, our leaders, and our church.

Praise and Prayer Requests:

 

Don Shipley, Marge Bennett, Patric Breekbill, Andrew Heuberger, Curtis Weston, Mike Gordon, Stacey Snapp, Don Baker, the family of Judy McElroy, silent prayer requests.

 

Thanks to Walmart for our lovely Christmas tree.

Praise to the new Bartlett church.

 

December Birthdays:   5th Marcia Little, 18th Gary Sherwood, 22nd Jerry Birkby.   Anniversaries:  2nd Jerry and JoAnn Birkby,  18th Mel and Nancy Hurst, 19th Jan and Mary Zach.

 

Third Sunday of Advent

 

Candle of Joy 

Sermon:  "The Window of Obedience"

Today's Songs:

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Away In A Manger

We Three Kings

Oh Come All Ye Faithful

 

There will be a Christmas Eve service with Communion at 4 pm on Friday the 24th of December.

December 26th there will be the usual Sunday service.

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The Zach family had a weekend filled with dance on December 4-5.  Grace had her Christmas dance recital on Saturday.  Then Sara, Grace, and Mary went to see "The Nutcracker" at the Orpheum Theater on Sunday.  Two amazing shows on one weekend!

 What a fun weekend, thanks for sharing Mary!

 

 

 

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 Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. ~ unknown

 

 Today's Sunday Church Share... 

 

 Picture via Pinterest

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Percy's Tidbit

 The best Christmas gift is to realize how much you already have.

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Have a great week!

Sunday, December 5, 2021

Sunday Blessings!

 

 

 

Remember this December:

 

HE IS OUR LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

 

HE IS OUR HOPE WE CAN CLING TO

 

HE IS OUR PEACE IN THE CHAOS

                                                                                                             @wordsaregolden

 

 

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Please pray for our country, our leaders, and our church.

Praise and Prayer Requests:

 

Don Shipley, Marge Bennett, Patric Breekbill, Andrew Heuberger, Curtis Weston, Mike Gordon, Stacey Snapp, Barb Handy, Phyllis Layman, Don Baker, Ellie, Pastor Donna, the families of Eunice Travis, Virginia Moyer and Alan Briggs and silent prayer requests.

 

Thanks to Walmart for our lovely Christmas tree.

Praise to the new Bartlett church.

 

December Birthdays:   5th Marcia Little, 18th Gary Sherwood, 22nd Jerry Birkby.   Anniversaries:  2nd Jerry and JoAnn Birkby,  18th Mel and Nancy Hurst, 19th Jan and Mary Zach.

 

Address for Marge Bennett:  Room 113, Tabitha Lincoln, 4720 Randolph Street, Lincoln NE  68510

 

 

Second Sunday of Advent

 

Candle of Peace

 

Sermon:  "The Window of Wonder"

 

Today's Songs:

 

Joy To The World

 

O Little Town Of Bethlehem

 

Silent Night

 

Oh Come All Ye Faithful

 

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Coming Up.........

 

 Sunday, December 12

For those who would like to participate, please bring 2 to 3 dozen cookies to share with others, and take home.

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Congregants are invited to bring poinsettia plants to help decorate the sanctuary.

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There will be a Christmas Eve service with Communion at 4 pm on Friday the 24th of December.

December 26th there will be the usual Sunday service.

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 Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. ~ unknown

 

 Today's Sunday Church Share... 

 

Picture Source:  Flickr
 

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Percy's Tidbit   

  

Dance like Frosty

Shine like Rudolph

Give like Santa

Love like Jesus

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Have a great week everyone!

 

 

 

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Sunday Blessings!

God is faithful.  No matter what the world sends our way, how comforting is the knowledge that we can always put our faith and trust in Him.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever. ~ Psalm 107:1
 

*photo taken at Waubonsie State Park. 

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 November 27-28

 Please pray for our country, our leaders and our church.

 Praise and Prayer Requests:

 Don Shipley, Marge Bennett, Patric Breekbill, Andrew Heuberger, Curtis Weston, Mike Birkby, Stacey Snapp, Barb Handy, Phyllis Layman.

 New Percival Park facilities.

 Lacey Kiefer sings with the St. Cecilia’s Choir at the Methodist Church in Hamburg at 2pm, and the Methodist Church, Glenwood at 5pm. today! 

 Mission Offering is the first Sunday of the month.

 December Birthdays:  5th Marcia Little, 12th Dale Pritchett, 18th Gary Sherwood, 22nd Jerry Birkby

Anniversaries: 2nd Jerry & Jo Ann Birkby, 19th Jan & Mary Zach

 

First Sunday of Advent

Candle of Hope

Sermon:  "The Window of Exaltation"

Today's Songs:

Angels We Have Heard On High

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Go Tell It On The Mountain

Oh Come All Ye Faithful 

 

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  Jerry and JoAnn Birkby will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Thursday, December 2!

 60 years

720 months

21,900 days

525,600 hours 

A wonderful family

Amazing friends

Precious memories

Blessings to you both as you celebrate this joyous occasion!

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Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. ~ unknown

 

 Today's Sunday Church Share...

Picture credit  @mary.newengland

 

 
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Percy's Tidbit 

 

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Enjoy the week ahead!

Sunday, November 21, 2021

 Sunday Blessings!

Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; His love endures forever~ Psalms 136

Gratitude is a description of a successful mode of living.  The thankful heart opens our eyes to a multitude of blessings that continually surround us.  James E. Faust

*About the picture:  As I was out thrifting one day, this plate caught my eye.  The colors of fall, the beautiful patina, I just loved it.  Thought it made a pretty picture and I especially love the quote, "Interrupt anxiety for gratitude."  Isn't this so true. Everyday life can sometimes fill us with anxiousness, worry, and fear, so much so that it can become overwhelming.  It's good to stop, pause, take a moment and count our blessings, to remind ourselves all that we have to be thankful for. As I remind myself daily, there is always, always, something to be thankful for. ~ Mindy

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November 20-21

 
 Please pray for our country, our leaders and our church.

Praise and Prayer Requests:

Don Shipley, Marge Bennett, Patric Breekbill, Don Baker, Andrew Heuberger, Curtis Weston, silent prayer requests, Penny Warren, Phyllis Layman, the family of Ardis Rogers, help for men in the fields.  Praise for family, friends and safe travels during the holiday.

 Today's Scripture:  Psalm 50

 Sermon:  "Thankful"

 Today's Hymns:

'Come Ye Thankful People Come'

"We Gather Together"

'Now Thank We All Our God'

 Special Music for today: 10,000 Reasons by Matt Redman  (If you've never heard this song, please give it a listen.  It is one of my new favorites!

Mission Offering is the first Sunday of the month.

Board Meeting after the service.

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  Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. ~ unknown

Today's Sunday Church Share...

Picture , Jaynes Gallery All Posters via Pinterest 

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Percy's Tidbit

Be kind, be thoughtful, be genuine, but most of all Be Thankful.

 

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Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thankfulness creates gratitude which generates contentment that causes peace ~ Todd Stocker
 

 

Mindy

Percival Church Blogger

 

 

 

Sunday, November 14, 2021

 Sunday Blessings!

I'm seeing the good, and the gift of each breath, all is well with my soul, feeling thankful and blessed. ~Mary Davis

Sharing our big beautiful tree dressed in it's Autumn best! ~ Mindy 

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 November 13-14

Please pray for our country, our leaders and our church.

Praise and Prayer Requests:

Don Shipley, Marge Bennett, Patric Breekbill, Don Baker, Ardis Rogers, Curtis Weston, Barb Handy, Penny Warren, Phyllis Layman, silent prayer requests, harvest help for the men in the fields, the families of Corlene Jenkins, Pat Shirley, Willis Moyer, and Carolyn Heuberger.

Praise for CAMS football team, young volunteers at Open Door Mission, Halloween fellowship with Percival children.

 

Communion Today, Matthew 26:26-28

Sermon:  "Come to the Table"

Sunday's Hymns:  

Come Ye Thankful People Come

Now Thank We All Our God

Mission Offering the first Sunday of the month.

Board Meeting on Sunday, November 21.

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Percy's Tidbit

We can't do anything about yesterday or tomorrow, but we can pour love into today. ~ Mary Davis
 

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  A couple more pictures of our tree. It started out a pretty golden yellow and is now getting some orange hues to it.

 My grandson Asher and I love the tree so much we had to go out and give it a hug. Google "hugging a tree," it's actually good for you!

 

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 Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. ~ unknown

 

 Today's Sunday church share ~

 Picture credit:  Fine Art America

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 Have a great week! Go "hug a tree!"