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