Sunday, May 28, 2023

 Blessings

Look at this picture and tell me what you see.  I'll even narrow it down for you.  What do you see in the basket?  Did you guess flowers? If you did, you guessed wrong.  Perhaps I should say your not seeing what you think you are seeing.  What you are actually seeing are what appear to be flowers but in reality they are pine cones painted to look like flowers.  Aren't they beautiful just the same?!  Whether they were real, artificial or in this case, not flowers at all, they did bring much joy to me. It brought to mind, "Find joy in what is." These were made by a talented friend by the way.  ~Mindy

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Good Morning!

Today's Sermon:  "That Didn't Work"

Today's Hymns:

A Mighty Fortress

Battle Hymn of the Republic

Responsive Reading:  John 21

 Hey my friends -
What a beautiful day this is. This week I've been thinking about those religious leaders who set Jesus up for his crucifixion and how they felt afterwards when he kept showing up to different people.

Our song this week is by Natalie Grant & Cory Asbury "You Will Be Found".

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Pastor Donna ❤️

Special Music "You Will Be Found" by Natalie Grant and Cory Asbury

It Is Well With My Soul

Benediction:  Lamentations 3:21-25

 

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Praise and Prayer Requests:

Roger and Pat Polsley, Greg Sherwood, Amy and Patric Breekbill, Rosemary Handy, Jim and Donna Glenn, Mary Sherwood, Mary Woltemath, Ellie Warren and Stacey, Don Baker,  Goldie Hill, Jenny and Shannon Bruce, Jenni Umbarger, Lacey and Thomas Kiefer (military duty) Pastor Donna, Barb Handy, unspoken prayer needs.

 

Crazy For You plays at the Wilson Theater in Red Oak, June 14-18 at 7:30 pm.

 

June Birthday   Don Shipley on the 29th.

 

Bible Study, for those interested, see Mindy or Pastor Donna.  Tentatively on Wednesdays 10:00 am.

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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

 

Have a great week everyone!

Sunday, May 21, 2023

 Blessings

 

Long before the flower bloomed, it was planted in the darkness.  We too, have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world.    

*I do not know the source of these quotes but so very true they are.

 

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Good Morning!

Today's Sermon:  "Be Still"

Today's Hymns:

"O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing"

"I Love To Tell The Story"  Alan Jackson

Responsive Reading:  Psalm 46

My dear friends -

This week we are celebrating a wedding, graduation, and life continues on. I've heard a new take on "Be Still"
And so we'll be looking at Psalm 46 this week. Our song is by Amy Grant and she sings about "Turn This World Around".

I look forward to seeing you on Sunday ❤️
Pastor Donna ❤️

Special Music:  "Turn This World Around" by Amy Grant

"Standing On The Promises"  Alan Jackson

Benediction:  Lamentations 3:21-25

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Praise and Prayer Requests:

Roger and Pat Polsley, Greg Sherwood, Amy and Patric Breekbill, Rosemary Handy, Jim and Donna Glenn, Mary Sherwood, Mary Woltemath, Ellie Warren and Stacey, Don Baker, the family of Barb's sister-in-law, Goldie Hill, Jenny and Shannon Bruce, Jenni Umbarger, Lacey and Thomas Kiefer (military duty) Pastor Donna, Barb Handy, unspoken prayer needs.

Praise for Larry Warren's tombstone, and for the flowers along the baseline road.

 

Thank you to the men for the lovely Mother's Day Breakfast!! 

 

Thank you to Pastor Donna for the gift of beautiful flowers for the ladies!!

 May Birthdays:  10th  Katie Johnson, 14th Rusty Raymond, 22nd Don Baker, 26th Betty Moyer.

 

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Bible Study:  For those interested, see Mindy or Pastor Donna.  Tentatively on Wednesdays at 10 am.

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 Reminder

 Mary and Jan Zach are hosting a graduation reception for Grace at their home today, May 21st, 5:15 to 8 pm, after the 3:30 ceremony at Sidney High School. 

 

 

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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 by SReed99342 on Flickr via Pinterest

Church door, Key West.

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Percy's Tidbit

 

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Have a great week

 

 

Sunday, May 14, 2023

 Blessings

 Happy Mother's Day!

A mother's love endures through all.  ~ Washington Irving

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Good Morning everyone!

 

Today's Discussion:  "A Woman's Role"

Today's Hymns: 

"In the Garden" by Alan Jackson

Responsive Reading: Luke 10:28-41

Hello my friends,

Mother's Day, a day we honor the ladies who've had an influence on our lives.  Who've pointed us in a direction to be better.  We start with breakfast at 9:00.  Our song is "Truth Be Told" because how many times have our moms pushed through and did the job because they were "the mom"?  I know my mom did.  Let's celebrate this morning.

Pastor Donna ❤️

Special Music, "Truth Be Told" by Matthew West and Carly Pearce

"Sweet Hour of Prayer"  by Alan Jackson

Benediction:  Lamentations 3:21-25

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Praise and Prayer Requests 

Praise and Prayer Requests:

Roger and Pat Polsley, Greg Sherwood, Amy and Patric Breekbill, Rosemary Handy, Jim and Donna Glenn, Mary Sherwood, Mary Woltemath, Ellie Warren and Stacey, Don Baker, Goldie Hill, Jenny and Shannon Bruce, Jenni Umbarger, Lacey and Thomas Kiefer (military duty) Pastor Donna, the family of Pastor Blaine, unspoken prayer needs.

May Birthdays:  10th  Katie Johnson, 14th Rusty Raymond, 22nd Don Baker, 26th Betty Moyer.

 

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 Let the word of Christ Dwell in you richly  Colossians 3:16

 

Bible Study sign up sheet in the Fellowship Room for those interested.

 

 

 

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Mother's Day Brunch this morning!

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Looking ahead to next Sunday..........

 

Mary and Jan Zach are hosting a graduation reception for Grace at their home on May 21st, 5:15 to 8 pm, after the 3:30 ceremony at Sidney High School.

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Thought I would share pictures this morning of the progress of the new Hamburg Inn and Suites.  Not sure of the opening date but thought to be in June.  It will be a nice place to stay should you pass this way.

 

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Thought I would share another picture that I feel captures life here in Iowa.  This was taken by Judy Holliman one evening with the beautiful view she has from her home looking out over the land and the "Nish".    Thanks Judy for sharing!

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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:

You hold within you all of the strength and grace you need for all you were born to do. ~ Mary Davis

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Have a great week!