Sunday, October 29, 2023

 Blessings

 

Good Morning!

 

 Welcome 

 Announcements

 Psalm 23

 Hymns:

 “Amazing Grace”

 “Jesus Loves Me”

 Benediction: The Lord’s Prayer

 

 

 Praise and Prayer Requests:

 

 Roger and Pat Polsley, Jim and Donna Glenn, Mary Woltemath, Mary Sherwood, Don Baker, mission in Uganda, Ellie Warren, Goldie Hill, Pastor Donna, Vet Jennifer.

Special prayers for Roger Polsley's pain and health concerns, safe travel for Pastor Donna, Jim and Donna and the horses, healing for Betty Booker, (surgery Nov. 1st) Mary Zach, Penny, Joan and Mary W., the Mideast fighting, Willy Holmes of Rockport, Rod Finnell.

Praise for a successful and delicious breakfast in Riverton last Sunday, the Moyer's reunion with family in Minnesota, Dana Gunderson's Special Education Teacher's Award.

 

Sunday School with Mary Zach at 9 a.m. on Sundays

Harvest Sunday Potluck is November 19th.  The Zach's will provide a ham.

First Sunday of Advent is November 26th.

Wednesday Bible Study 2 pm

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Trunk or Treat is today, the 29th, at 1:30 pm.   Due to the extreme cold, All the activities will be inside including the Trunk or Treat set up.

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 All Hallows’ Eve and All Saints Day: 

Every year on November 1, many Roman Catholics and other 

 Christians around the world observe All Saints Day, which honors 

all saints of the church deemed to have attained heaven. In the

 Eastern Orthodox Church, All Saints Day is observed on the first

 Sunday after Pentecost.

 Protestants, generally commemorate all Christians, living and 

 deceased, on All Saints' Day; if they observe All Saints Day at all,

 they use it to remember all Christians both past and present. In the 

 United Methodist Church, All Saints' Day is celebrated on the first 

Sunday in November.

 Baptists seem more comfortable with the term “heroes of the

 faith” instead of “saints.” Consequently, they have rarely celebrated 

 All Saints' Day (Nov. 1), All Souls' Day (Nov. 2) or All Saints' Day 

 Sunday (the first Sunday in November).

 Roman Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians believe that 

saints have special powers to help people. People celebrate the saints 

by lighting candles and going to church. In some places, people 

 bring flowers to cemeteries and clean the graves of their loved ones

 for All Saints' Day.

 Not until the eighth century was All Saints Day moved to 

November by Pope Gregory III. It's believed that the date was moved 

 to coincide with many Pagan holidays. Since that change, the church

 started to incorporate some Samhain traditions into the holiday, 

which brought more people to join the church.

 Contrary to what some people believe, All Saints' Day and All 

 Souls' Day did not evolve from paganism. But, some parts of pagan 

practices were included by other cultures, while others naturally

 became part of the All Saints and All Souls' celebrations. 

What does Halloween mean in the Bible? Halloween has

 Christian origins. It's right there in the name, meaning "holy 

 evening." Shortened from All Hallows' Eve, Halloween is the

 evening vigil before All Saints' Day, a religious holiday honoring 

 Christian martyrs.

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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

 To listen with compassion is to give a precious gift.  ~ Mary Davis

 

 

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Enjoy your week

Sunday, October 22, 2023

 Blessings

 

                                                          Photo by wybenner on flickr, found on Pinterest

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Good Morning!

 

 

 Sermon:  Discussion of Psalm 23

Hymns:

Holy, Holy, Holy

In the Garden

 

 

 

 

Responsive Reading:  Psalm 23

 Responsive Reading: Psalm 23 

 The Lord is my shepherd; 

 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen

 I shall not want.

 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.

 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: 

 I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture.

 He leadeth me beside the still waters. 

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

 He restoreth my soul: 

 May god himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ

 He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

 You have made known to me the paths of live; you will fill me with joy in your presence.

’ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”

 I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;

 But Jesus immediately said to them “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid. 

Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God. 

 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.

 thou anointest my head with oil; 

 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

 my cup runneth over.

 But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many!

 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.

 and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. 

But our citizenship is in heaven And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ

My Jesus I Love Thee

Benediction:  The Lord's Prayer

Praise and Prayer Requests:

Roger and Pat Polsley, Jime and Donna Glenn, Mary Woltemath, Mary Sherwood, Don Baker, mission in Uganda, Mary Zach, Ellie Warren, Goldie Hill, Stacey, Pastor Donna, Vet Jennifer

Special prayers for Roger Polsley's pain and health concerns, safe travel for Pastor Donna, healing for Mary Zach.

Sunday School with Mary Zach at 9 a.m. on Sundays

No Wednesday Bible Study this week.

Trunk or Treat is October 29th, after noon time service

Please check the white board on the refrigerator for things to buy at Sam's for the church kitchen.  Thank you!

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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

 

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 Enjoy your week

 

Sunday, October 15, 2023

 Blessings

 

This photo, from a previous year...not sure when, was taken of the beautiful mirror in the church entry way.

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 Good Morning!

 

 Sermon:  "Elijah and Elisha...Christ"

 Hymns:

Blessed Assurance

I Love to Tell the Story

Special Music:  "Scars" by I Am They

 Lyrics:

  Waking up to a new sunrise

 Looking back from the other side

 I can see now with open eyes

 Darkest water and deepest pain 

I wouldn't trade it for anything

 'Cause my brokenness brought me to you

 And these wounds are a story you'll use

 Chorus:

 So I'm thankful for the scars

 'Cause without them I wouldn't know your heart

 And I know they'll always tell of who you are

 So forever I am thankful for the scars

 Now I'm standing in confidence

 With the strength of your faithfulness 

And I'm not who I was before

 No, I don't have to fear anymore

 Chorus

 I can see, I can see

 How you delivered me

 In your hands, in your feet

 I found my victory 

I'm thankful for your scars

 'Cause without them I wouldn't know your heart

 And with my life, I'll tell of who you are 

So forever I am thankful

 Chorus 

So forever I am thankful for the scars

Just a Closer Walk With Thee

Benediction:  Lamentations 3:21-25

 

Praise and Prayer Requests:

Roger and Pat Polsley, Jim and Donna Glenn, Mary Woltemath, Mary Sherwood, Don Baker, mission in Uganda, Ellie Warren, Goldie Hill, Stacey, Pastor Donna, Vet Jennifer, all unspoken prayer.

Special prayers for Roger Polsley's pain and health concerns, finding help for the fields, Malvern Veterinarian Jennifer, farmers at harvest.

Praises for bountiful beans and walnuts, Terry Graham's recovery, lovely Birthday celebration for Mary Sherwood hosted by family, Tammy Chaney thanks us for help with a touching celebration of life for Steve Chaney, Betty and Sandy's return to church, Mindy's help with invitations for Trunk or Treat, Donna's home repairs, Wyatt and McKenzie's beautiful wedding.

October Birthdays and Anniversaries:

7th    Mary Sherwood 

1st    Jim and Donna Glenn

Board Meeting after the service today

Wednesday Bible Study, 2 pm

Trunk or Treat is October 29th, after noontime service

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Happy 95th Birthday to Mary Sherwood!  It was a joy to help you celebrate, God Bless you!

 

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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 English Country Shabby

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Percy's Tidbit

Send your Light into the darkness and your peace into the world.  It will be felt.  ~Mary Davis

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Have a great week!

Sunday, October 8, 2023

 Blessings

 

 "The Bible is God's book of promises, and unlike the books of men, it does not change or get out of date."  ~Billy Graham

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 Good Morning!

 

Today's Sermon:  "David...Christ"

Call to Wordhip, 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Today's Hymns:

God Will Take Care of You

I am Thine O Lord

Responsive Reading:  1 Samuel 20:24-42

Special Music:  "The God Who Stays" by Matthew West

 

 "The God Who Stays" Lyrics by Matthew West

 If I were You I would've given up on me by now

 I would've labeled me a lost cause,

 'Cause I feel just like a lost cause

 If I were You I would've turned around and walked away

 I would've labeled me beyond repair, 

 'Cause I feel like I'm beyond repair

 Oh, but somehow You don't see me like I do

 Somehow You're still here

 Chorus: 

You’re the God who stays, You're the God who stays

 You're the one who runs in my direction 

When the whole world walks away

 You're the God who stands, with wide open arms

 And You tell me nothing I have ever done can separate my heart

 From the God who stays

 I used to hide every time I thought I let You down

 I always thought I had to earn my way 

But I'm learning You don't work that way, no

 'Cause somehow You don't see me like I do

 Somehow You're still here 

Chorus

 My shame can't separate, my guilt can't separate 

My past can't separate, I'm Yours forever

 My sin can't separate, my scars can't separate

 My failures can't separate, I'm Yours forever 

No enemy can separate, no power of hell can take away 

Your love for me will never change, I'm Yours forever,

 Cause.. 

Chorus (2x

Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross

Benediction:  Lamentations 3:21-25

 

 Praise and Prayer Requests:

 Roger and Pat Polsley, Betty and Sandy Booker, Jim and Donna Glenn, Goldie Hill, Mary Woltemath, Stacey, Mary Sherwood, Pastor Donna, Don Baker, mission in Uganda, Ellie Warren, Special prayers for Roger Polsey’s pain and health concerns, Donna’s house reconstruction. 

Praises for engine parts for the Percival pumper, beautiful weather, bountiful harvest.

 October Birthdays and Anniversaries: 7th Mary Lou Sherwood, 1st Jim & Donna Glenn 

Wednesday Bible Study, 2 pm. 

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 Birthday Celebration...

 

Mary Sherwood is turning 95!  Her family would like to invite the Percival Church members to help celebrate her birthday today, October 8th, 2023 from 11:15-1:00 here at the church.  

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 Trunk or Treat is October 29th

 

 

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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

Just keep doing the best you can.

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Love pictures!  Pictures have a way of placing you back in "remembered moments."  Sights, smells, sounds, nature, animals, all the feels.  Pictures allow us to recall life and all that it entails.

Thought it would be fun to close each week with little "snippets" of life that will perhaps spark a memory or at the very least bring a smile.

*I do not own the pictures. 

 

 

Have a great week