Sunday, October 31, 2021

 Sunday Blessings!

 Sharing this photo of my ceramic pumpkins that I made 36 years ago.  I can hardly believe it has been that long. They bring back a lot of memories that I revisit every year as I set them out. ~Mindy

 I thought today would be a great day to share a pumpkin story...

 

Today is another day, another opportunity, to shine the light on Jesus!

 

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October 30-31

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

Praise and Prayer Requests:

Don Shipley, Marge Bennett, Don Baker, Ardis Rogers in Hospice, Pat Leuth, the Heuberger family, the family of Pat Shirley, Curtis Weston, safe harvest for the men in the fields, unspoken prayer requests. 

Congratulations to Grace's cheerleading team; praise for marathon runners, kindness in stressful times and unexpected blessings. 

Today's Scripture:  Matthew 5:13- 16

Sermon:  "City on a Hill"

Sunday's Hymns:  

Since Jesus Came Into My Heart

I Love To Tell The Story

Oh How I Love Jesus  -the Detty Family

 

 

Next week: Fall Back Sunday

Harvest Sunday: November 14th

Mission Sunday is the first Sunday of the Month

 

Today after church for those that would like to help, we will be making and distributing treat bags to Percival area youngsters.   If you wish, you can also help by contributing $5 to Mary towards the purchase of the treats and bags. Thank you to everyone! We appreciate you all! Come join in the fun!

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I also wish to share a fun family activity I came across.  A fun/teaching way to carve your pumpkins!

 

It's called, "The Pumpkin Prayer"

 

Open my mind so I can learn about You. (cut the top off the pumpkin) 

Take all my sin and forgive the wrong that I do. (Scoop out the inside)

Open my eyes so Your love I will see. (cut the eyes)

I'm sorry for times I've turned up my nose at what You've given me. (cut the nose)

Open my ears so Your word I will hear. (cut the ears)

Open my mouth to tell others You're near. (cut the mouth)

Let Your light shine in all I say and do! (place a candle/tea light inside)

Amen

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A fun pumpkin carving memory...

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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 Tibit

 "OWL" you need is Jesus.

 

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 Have a good week!

Sunday, October 24, 2021

 Sunday Blessings!

"Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn."  ~ Elizabeth Lawrence

It's beginning to be that time around here. I'm noticing all the golds and yellows and reds and orange.  All those beautiful fall colors.  If only they could last a little longer.  So because it is such a short time, you must take the time and watch the leaves turn.  It is a beautiful sight to behold. ~ Mindy

 
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October 23-24

 

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

Praise and Prayer Requests:

Don Shipley, Marge Bennett, Don Baker, Ardis Rogers in Hospice, the Heuberger family, unspoken prayer requests and covid cases.  Joy for Grace's cheerleading event, kindness in stressful times, and news from Pastor Blaine that he is feeling better!

Happy Birthday to Pastor Blaine on Wednesday, the 27th!

Harvest Sunday November 14th.

Mission Offering is the first Sunday of the month.

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon: "Blessed"

Sunday's Hymns:

Amazing Grace

My Jesus I Love Thee

Special Music: Blessings by Laura Story

Standing On The Promises

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Reminder for next Sunday, October 31st.

 The Percival church members will be distributing treat bags to Percival area youngsters on October 31.  If you would like to help, we will pack the bags right after church that day and then deliver them.  Members are welcome to contribute $5 to Mary and she will buy the treats for the bags.

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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 ~

 

 I found this photo on Instagram.  It said it was near Woodstock, Virginia.

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Percy's Tidbit

At the end of each day, let us ask ourselves, "How many ways were we blessed by God today?"

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Have a great week!

Sunday, October 17, 2021

Sunday Blessings!

 

He hath made everything beautiful in His time.  Ecclesiastes 3:11 

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October 16 - 17

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

Praise and Prayer Requests:

 Don Shipley, Bev Powles, Pastor Pritchett,  Marge Bennett, Don Baker, Ardis Rogers, Carolyn and Drew Heuberger, Matthew, Jay, unspoken prayer requests, the Moss family, safe harvest for the men in the fields, and Covid cases.

Praises:  the Sidney Band, a year at home for Lynn Handy, Maggie Johnson's engagement and a puppy's best of show.

Happy Birthday to Karlee G. on the 22nd and to Pastor Blaine on the 27th!

There will be a Board Meeting after this morning's service.

Mission Offering is the first Sunday of the month.

 

 The Percival church members will be distributing treat bags to Percival area youngsters on October 31.  If you would like to help, we will pack the bags right after church that day and then deliver them.  Members are welcome to contribute $5 to Mary and she will buy the treats for the bags.

 

Scripture:  1 Samuel 9, 10-26

Sermon:  "Unhinged"

Sunday's Hymns:

How Firm A Foundation

Standing On the Promises

Onward Christian Soldiers

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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: Pinterest

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Percy's Tidbit

Simply be the qualities you seek in others.  ~ Dr. Wayne Dyer

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 Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!
 

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Sunday Blessings!

 
 

 Good Morning!  With the arrival of fall, I got to thinking about our church cookbook.  I guess I associate cooking more with cooler weather.  How many of you have still been "Cooking with Grace?"

 

Give us this day our daily bread ~ Matthew 6:11

 

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 October 9-10

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

Praise and Prayer Requests:

Don Shipley, Matthew, Jay, Bev Powles, Pastor Pritchett, Marge Bennett, Don Baker, the family of Hawley Schaaf, Ellie Warren, Ardis Rogers, the family of Suzanne Simmons, unspoken prayer requests, safe harvest for the men in the fields. 

Last Sunday we had to cancel church due to Pastor Donna being ill.

Therefore, this Sunday will be the sermon and hymns that were to be last Sunday.  Look at last week's blog post for that information and links to today's hymns.

Happy Birthday to Charlie Bohlen on the 15th.

Today after church there will be the Sloppy Joe Fellowship.

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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

Happiness is like jam. You can't spread even a little bit without getting some on yourself.

 Percy read this in the Percival Church "Cooking with Grace" cookbook.

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Have a great week!

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Sunday Blessings!

Welcome October!  John Nichols said it best:  "October is a Hallelujah!"  When you look at a photo of Autumn you see all the beautiful vibrant colors of fall. 

"October is the opal month of the year.  It is the month of glory, of ripeness.  It is the picture-month." ~ Henry Ward Beecher 

O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!   Psalm 8:9 

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 October 2-3

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

Praise and Prayer Requests:

Don Shipley, Matthew, Jay, Bev Powles, Pastor Pritchett, Marge Bennett, Don Baker, the family of Hawley Schaaf, Ellie Warren, Ardis Rogers, the family of Suzanne Simmons, unspoken prayer requests, safe harvest for the men in the fields. 

Happy Birthday to Ardis R. on the 3rd, and Mary S. on the 7th.

Happy Anniversary to Jim and Donna on the 1st.

 

There will be a Sloppy Joe Fellowship next Sunday, October 10th. Please bring Halloween candy to stuff into bags for local children.

 

The Mission Offering is the first Sunday of the month.

Scripture:  Genesis 22

Sermon:  "Life Hooks"

Sunday's Hymns:

We Gather Together

'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus 

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 Sharing the following news from Don Baker.

Trifecta!  Malaria, typhoid, and leg infection.  This was day one of IV treatment, there will be a total of seven days on antibiotic plus other medications.  Leg is slowly improving.

 Don said it all started when he got scratches from a rusty wire.

We are sending prayers your way Don and hoping it is improving day by day!

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 The following is some Hamburg news that was recently aired on WOWT 6.

Hamburg makes history, levee upgrade near completion.  

Click HERE to watch.

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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... Shannon M. Shipman/ Fine Art Photography  via Pinterest

 

 

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Percy's Tidbit

 The best feeling of happiness is when you're happy because you've made somebody else happy.

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 Best wishes for a great week!