Sunday, August 28, 2022

 Blessings

 

 "This is my Father's World, O! Let me never forget that though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet." ~ Maltbie D. Babcock 1858-1901

********************************************************

 

Wanted to share what I like to think of as a "God Wink" moment with you all.

I was scrolling through Facebook Saturday morning and saw where my Aunt posted the Hymn and lyrics to, "This is My Father's World."  I realized I hadn't sung it in quite some time, so with the words in front of me, I proceeded to sing it, thinking of how I have missed singing it and after having a trying week, hearing, "though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the Ruler yet" was something I really needed to hear. Later in the morning, I began working on the blog for Sunday's post and there in the list of Hymns to sing was the song,  "This is My Father's World."  Coincidence? I'm choosing to think not. So thankful for those little out of the blue reminders that He is still with us even when we don't feel it. That's what picks us up and gets us through, isn't it? ~ Mindy

*********************************************************

 

 Good Morning!

 

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

 

 Praise and Prayer Requests:

 Roger Polsley, Marge Bennet,t Amy and Patric Breekbill, Curtis Weston, Rosemary Handy, Pastor Donna, Jim and Donna Glenn, Mary Sherwood, Beth’s mother, Doris Nenneman, Janet Girioux, David Lueth, the family of Stan Sydow, Conrad Hall, our country, government and military, the unspoken prayers.

 

Today's Sermon:  "World View"

Today's Hymns:

A Mighty Fortress is Our God

A Shelter in the Time of Storm

This is my Father's World

Special Music: "Here I Am Lord" by Schutte/Hayes Choir and Orchestra of St. Lillian 

Blessed Assurance 

*********************************************************

 

 Thank you! Thank you! Thank you to everyone who donated school supplies! More than 100 items were donated! Because of your generosity, we were able to donate supplies to the Sidney, Hamburg, and Fremont-Mills school districts. ~Mary

****************************************************************************

 

 

 

 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 came across this church and information about it on Instagram account @jlmreisch.  All churches come with a story and history but we often just see a picture not knowing their history so it's interesting when you come across a little information to go along with these beautiful, irreplaceable houses of worship.

*********************************************************

Percy's Tidbit

 God help me to see the good in the "not knowing"...the joy in the "in-between"...the meaning in the "meantime." ~ Many Hale

 ********************************************************

 

Have a great week!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday, August 21, 2022

 Blessings

 

Be Strong and Courageous for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.  Joshua 1:9

*********************************************************

 

 

 Good Morning!

 

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

 

 Praise and Prayer Requests:

 

 Roger Polsley, Marge Bennett, Amy and Patric Breekbill, Curtis Weston, Rosemary Handy, Pastor Donna, Conrad Hall, Alesana Hastie, Jim and Donna Glenn, Mary Sherwood, Beth’s mother, Doris Nenneman, Janet Girioux, David Lueth, Kris Auten, Makayla and Aaron Zach, Our country, government and military, unspoken prayers. 

 Praise for healing, the church family, growing babies.

 August Birthday, Penny Warren on the 27th.

Board Meeting after today's service.

 

Today's Sermon: "Be Courageous"

Today's Hymns: 

For the Beauty of the Earth

Break Thou Bread of Life

Near to the Heart of God

Special Music:  "Courageous" by Casting Crowns

It Is Well With My Soul

 

*********************************************************

 

 Thank you Beth for sharing pictures of the Cow Pie Percival Picnic. Looks like a good time was had by all!

*********************************************************

 

 

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

*************************************************************************************

 

 

Percy's Tidbit

 Sometimes the biggest act of courage is a small one. ~ Lauren Raffo

 

****************************************************************************

Have a great week!

Sunday, August 14, 2022

 Blessings

 

 "How will you seek peace today?  Each day can be a day of beauty, joy, and growth.  Even as the struggles come our way, allow yourself to see more.  In the midst of difficulty, the flowers are still blooming.  In the midst of struggle, your body still requires a delicious meal.  In the midst of hardship, love still surrounds you."  (Sharing words that spoke to me this week from the Instagram account   @tashatudorandfamily )

Tasha Tudor (1915-2008), a prolific children’s book illustrator who published over 100 books during her lifetime, remains well known for her books as well as her early American 1830s New England lifestyle and the pleasures of a simple life. ~ Jeanette Chandler Knazek

 When you have the time look up and read about Tasha Tudor.  She was a very inspirational woman.

Pictures via Pinterest 

 

 

**************************************************************************

 

 Good Morning!

 

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

 

 Praise and Prayer Requests:

 Roger Polsley, Marge Bennett, Amy and Patric Breekbill, Curtis Weston, Rosemary Handy, Pastor Donna, Conrad Hall, Alesana Hastie, Jim and Donna Glenn, Mary Sherwood, Beth’s mother, Doris Nenneman, Mike Shipley, David Lueth, Kris Auten, Makayla and Aaron Zach, Janet Girioux, the Need family, Prayers that the crops will get rain, safety for those traveling, the many unspoken prayers.

 Praise for family and friends, the Birkby family reunion in Georgia, a beautiful celebration of life for Larry Warren.

 August Birthdays: 27th Penny Warren

 Percival Park Picnic, August 20th at noon

 Back to School supplies are being collected up to August 14th. Refer to previous post for list of needed supplies.

Today's Sermon: "A Child of the Universe"

Today's Hymns:

Praise to the Lord the Almighty

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

I Love To Tell the Story

Special Music:  "Desiderata" by Max Ehrmann

 

 Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even to the dull and the ignorant; they too have their story. Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain or bitter, for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans. Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals, and everywhere life is full of heroism. Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment, it is as perennial as the grass. Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be. And whatever your labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life, keep peace in your soul. With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be cheerful. Strive to be happy. by Max Ehrmann ©1927

Oh How I Love Jesus

*********************************************************

 

 

 Next Saturday August 20th

 

 ********************************************************

  

 

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

 

**********************************************************

 

 

 

 

Percy's Tidbit 

 Worrying is Worshiping the problem. ~Toby Mac

 

***************************************************************************

 

Every day set aside a few quiet moments and seek peace. 

Enjoy your week

Sunday, August 7, 2022

 Blessings

 There's hope in front of me, there's a light, I still see it.  There's a hand still holding me, even when I don't believe it.  Even after all I've seen, there's hope in front of me.  I still have hope. YOU are my hope. ~ lyrics taken from today's special music, "Hope in front of me" by Danny Gokey.    

*************************************************************************************                               

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.   ~ Matthew 6:25-34   

*Picture via Pinterest

**************************************************************************************

 Good Morning!

 

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

 

 Praise and Prayer Requests:

 

 

 Roger Polsley, Marge Bennett, Amy and Patric Breekbill, Curtis Weston, Rosemary Handy, Pastor Donna, Conrad Hall, Alesana Hastie, Jim and Donna Glenn, Mary Sherwood, Beth’s mother, Doris Nenneman, Penney Warren, Mike Shipley, David Lueth, Tom Need, Special Prayers for the Warren Family, Prayers that the crops will get rain, safe travels for those on the road, the many unspoken prayers.

 Praise for family and friends

 August Birthdays: 6th Joan Tiemeyer, 7th Sandy Booker, 27th Penny Warren, 7th Pastor Blaine & Dale Pritchett Anniversary

 

Today's Sermon: "Hope on the Horizon"

Today's Hymns:

This Is My Father's World 

When We All Get To Heaven

Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus

Special Music:  "Hope in Front of Me" by Danny Gokey

My Hope is Built

 

 *********************************************************

 

 

 

We will be collecting school supplies for the Sidney School up to August 14.  Here is a list of suggested items from the school.

Hand sanitizer

Kleenex

Disinfectant wipes

Glue sticks

#2 pencils

Big pink erasers

Blunt tip scissors

Black, blue, red pens

Ruler with inches and centimeters

Yardsticks

Wide dry erase markers

Pocket folders

3 ring binders

White printer paper

Loose leaf wide ruled paper

Loose leaf construction paper

Blank index cards

Ziploc slider plastic bags

Simple board or card games for indoor recess

*These are things students and teachers need in general. They are not

  grade specific.

 

 

 

 

Reminder:

 

*********************************************************

 

 
 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:  thefolmar.com

**********************************************************

Percy's Tidbit: 

Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. ~ Desmond Tutu

 

**********************************************************

Have a great week!