Percival Community Church: 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

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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

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Next Saturday August 20th

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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