Sunday, August 3, 2025

 Blessings

The days are still warm, but you can feel the shift...August quietly nudges summer toward its close.

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Good Morning!

 

 Sunday, August 3rd, 2025 Hymn Sing

 

Call to Worship - Psalm 95:1-2

Hymn #347, “All Creatures of Our God and King”

Hymn #337, “Praise to the Lord the Almighty”

Praise and Prayers

 

Responsive Reading: “The Joy of His Presence"

 Songbook, p.50

Hymn #439, “Sweet Hour of Prayer”

Hymn #443, “I Need Thee Every Hour”

Special Music: “What An Awesome God” by Phil Wickam

Hymn #92, “The Solid Rock”

Hymn #69, “Standing on the Promises”

Responsive Scripture: Psalm 27

Hymn #16, “Tell Me the Old, Old Story”

Hymn #18, “The Love of God”

 

 Prayers:

Mary Sherwood, Don and Mike Shipley, Wava - bladder infection, Sherrie Thompson, cancer, Davie Warren - cancer, back, Dr. Woltemath - cancer, Harley Niles, kidney disease, Lynn Handy - at home, Barb Handy - caregiver, Bob Geiger - recovering at home, Bev Powles - back surgery, Rich Hobbfast - Jan’s friend, not well, Lucy Roth - lymphatic leukemia (Beth’s friend) Mindy’s Dad, Zane Burge - looking for employment, Damon Birkby - Hungary for work, Unspoken prayers, personal prayers, Penny’s grandson had to put down his dog, Penny recovering from shoulder surgery,  Linda and Ray Hendrickson - alzheimer's, MacKenzie - surgery, Chris Auten- health concerns, Pastor Donna- feeling poorly

 

Praise:

Wava Shipley - health improvement, Nancy Newlon - cheery disposition, lovely flowers she planted in front of church, Lisa and Jeff’s donation of Phyllis’s memorial for new church basement door, Refreshing rain, Great crops, Caregivers, Health workers, Doctors, Nurses, Family, Friends, Birthdays, Employment, R & R, Thank you Mary Zach for sharing garden produce

 

August 17th: Rootbeer or Orange Float Sunday, Back to School
August 17th:  PCC Board meeting
August 23rd:  Percival hometown Pride, Saturday picnic in the park

 

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Sharing this picture of Jesus painted by Beth's daughter Laura. It now hangs on the east wall near the podium. Beth mentioned it's a "paint by number" piece, and it took Laura a little over a week to complete.

Isn't it beautiful. I had to take the photo at an angle because of the glare from the light.

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 Yes!  Do it for you.

 

Spotting this cute picture on pinterest of the cat sitting down for her morning coffee, sparked a memory.

 

I came across a post recently that reminded me not to save the pretty things just for company, but to enjoy them for myself too.

As I read through the comments, someone had posted a photo of her morning coffee setup which resembled the photo above,  fresh flowers, a pretty coffee cup, and a beautiful tablecloth.  The woman stated she  was 78 years young, widowed, and lived alone. She shared she does this for her... making coffee time special each morning while giving thanks to God. 💗

 

 What a beautiful reminder that we can create beauty and gratitude in the everyday.  May it inspire you as well. ~ Mindy

 

 

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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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Have a great week