 Fruitland and Payette United Methodist Churches April 30, 2020 Good morning. This will be the seventh Sunday we will not be gathering in our buildings for worship, Christian education, prayer meetings, community activities, or faithful interaction. Suspension of services and building use will continue through May 30. The Payette congregation now has a wonderful website (payetteumcchurch.org). Jean Hershey put this terrific tool together. This Sunday’s worship service will, again, be recorded (audio only) and available on our congregation’s websites. The worship service audio recording and written resources will be ready by Saturday. Communion will be part of Sunday’s worship service. Your generous response to our Grocery Gift Card mission has been amazing! The $500 grants are “in the mail” but your gifts to this project makes these grants look like “seed” that is producing an incredible “crop”. Thank you! Among Sunday scripture readings is Acts 2:42-47. It is describes the church right after it was born. Read those six verses. Then do two things for me. What part of that description surprised you the most? How would you describe our congregations? Care for you souls and bodies…and wash your hands, Pastor Jim PS – Thank you for responding to last week’s questions. Your answers are helpful and confidential.
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DONATE TO MATCH OUR GIFT CARD GRANT! People are hurting financially and we would like to help by providing Albertsons gift cards to people in need. Payette United Methodist Church applied for and received a $500 grant from the conference to help us get started. Pastor Jim is challenging us to raise an extra $1,000 toward this awesome outreach. We have chosen Wicap (Western Idaho Community Action Programs) to help us distribute the $25 gift cards to the right people. Wicap is the governing body of Head Start and many other great programs. If you would like to donate to this cause please send your checks to the church and write “gift cards” on the memo line. Address: Payette United Methodist Church 502 N 11th Street Payette, Idaho 83661 Sage District Holy Humor Worship 2020Enjoy this video put out by our District Office. Payette United Methodist Church Third Sunday of Easter – April 26, 2020 Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ CALL TO WORSHIP Responsive Reading from Psalm 116 Leader: I love the Lord, because has heard my voice and my supplications. People: Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live. Leader: The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish. People: Then I called on the Lord; “O Lord, I pray, save my life.” Leader: Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful. All: Return, O my soul, to your rest, for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. Calling Song “I Come With Joy” UMH #617 I come with joy to meet my Lord, forgiven, loved and free, In awe and wonder to recall his life laid down for me, His life laid down for me. As Christ breaks bread and bids us share, each proud division ends. The love that made us makes us one, and strangers now are friends, And strangers now are friends. And thus with joy we meet our Lord, His presence, always near, Is in such friendship better know; we see and praise him here, We see and praise him here. Unison Invocation Create in me a clean heart, O God and renew a right spirit within me. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of salvation and grant a willing spirit to sustain me. We pray in our Redeemer’s name. Amen. Hymn “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” UMH #133 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms; What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; Leaning, leaning; leaning on the everlasting arms. O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms; O how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms. Refrain First New Testament Reading 1 Peter 1:17-23 Second New Testament Reading Acts 2:14a, 33-41 God’s Word for God’s people. Thanks be to God! Offering our gifts and tithes Offering prayer: Through Jesus we pray. Amen. Chorus “Lord of the Dance” UMH #261 I danced in the morning when the world was begun, And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun, And I came down from heaven and I dance on the earth, At Bethlehem I had my birth. Refrain Dance, then, wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said he. And I’ll lead you all wherever you may be, And I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he. I danced for the scribe and the Pharisee, But they would not dance and they would not follow me; I danced for the fishermen for James and John; They came to me and the dance went on. Refrain I danced on a Friday and the sky turned black; It’s hard to dance with the devil on your back; They buried my body and thought I’d gone, But I am the dance and I still go on. Refrain They cut me down and I leapt up high, I am the life that will never, never die; I’ll live in you if you’ll live in me; I am the Lord of the Dance said he. Refrain Prayers of the People Message “He Was At the Table with Them” Luke 24:13-35 *Commitment Hymn “Spirit Song” UMH #347 O let the Son of God enfold you with his Spirit and his love, Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul. O let him have the things that hold you, and his Spirit like a dove Will descend upon your life and make you whole. Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs. Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs. O come and sing this song with gladness as your hearts are filled with joy. Lift your hands in sweet surrender to his name. O give him all your tears and sadness; give him all your years of pain, and you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name. Jesus, O Jesus come and fill your lambs. Jesus, O Jesus, come and fill your lambs. Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
(As published in the Argus Observer on Thu, Apr 23, 2020) There was a parade today... When the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic stopped local bridge players from their twice-weekly games, it didn't stop their from showing each other they still care. That's why a drive-by birthday parade happened for Joyce Whittet, who turned 90 today. Joyce stood in her yard, as her friends drove by, some taking the time to get out in their full COVID-19 regalia (think face masks and gloves) and plant signs in her yard. Whittet is a longtime Ontario resident, who taught science at Aiken Elementary, won outstanding science teacher of the year for Oregon, and has traveled and trekked on her bicycle all over the world. Happy Birthday, Joyce!
Payette United Methodist Church 502 N. 11th St. Payette, ID 83661 ~ (208) 642-2475 ~ [email protected] April 2020 NEWSLETTER THE UPPER ROOM Our daily devotionals The Upper Room have arrived and are available. This edition is for May and June. If you would like a copy call the office and let me know if you’d like to pick it up (I will bring it out to your car) or If you would like it mailed or dropped off. There are a handful left so don’t wait too long. WORSHIP SERVICES ONLINE Our worship services are recorded and produced by a great team which includes Fruitland and Payette UMC people. A big shout out goes to them along with Pastor Jim and Pam. The services can be found every Sunday morning right here on our website blog. Just go to that website and click on the multimedia link. You will find the current service along with past ones. DONATE TO MATCH OUR GIFT CARD GRANT! People are hurting financially and we would like to help by providing Albertsons gift cards to people in need. We applied for and received a $500 grant from the conference to help us get started. Pastor Jim is challenging us to raise an extra $1,000 toward this awesome outreach. We have chosen Wicap (Western Idaho Community Action Programs) to help us distribute the $25 gift cards to the right people. Wicap is the governing body of Head Start and many other great programs. If you would like to donate to this cause please send your checks to the church and write “gift cards” on the memo line. FACEMASKS FOR OUR CHURCH Our own Charlene Wimpy and Lis Williamson and her family have made several facemasks for our church! We will be distributing and using these masks when we return to worship. A big shoutout to these folks for using their talent to help us out! AD BOARD NEWS The Ad Board met via Zoom last Monday. We discussed what our reopening will look like when that happens. There is no current plan to reopen and we will wait for guidance from our bishop about that. Pastor Jim asked Ron Warzyn, the Ad Board Chair to appoint a special task force to look into best practices about reopening. Ron asked Danny Crego to head up the committee. The members are Dianne Kinney, Leslie and Gary Olson and Cris Warzyn as the Trustee Chair. Thanks to these folks for stepping up! SEAL COATING FOR PARKING LOT The Ad Board also approved the seal coating and restriping of our parking lot. Our parking lot is 5 years old and we want to take care of it. This project will probably happen the last week of April or the first week of May depending on the weather. The lane will be sealed off with cones during that time. I will still be working so call the office if you need me to walk to the street. I can use the steps. FINANCE COMMITTEE NEWS Wow, look at the way our world has changed in just a couple of months! Our church has been closed for six weeks and it looks as if it will be for at least two more. I know we are all missing our old ways and our ability to congregate and worship our lord together. I am missing the friendly greetings and hugs from “my people” as well as hearing from our faithful pastor in person. Our congregation has done a good job of keeping up with tithes and offerings, despite our inability to hold regular church services. In March, we had $6,870 in giving and $6,424 in expenses. The first 3 weeks of April have yielded $6,553 in offerings. It appears that we are on track to meet expenses for this month as well. I am greatly encouraged by this and so proud of your faithfulness in this unprecedented time. The church may have left the building, but the church is still alive and well! I always say that we are small, but mighty and you are proving it every day! Stay well and blessed my friends. Until we meet again. Teresa Waynetska, Finance Committee Co-Chair Temporary office hours are Wednesday-Saturday 9-12 Joyce Whittet Celebrates a Birthday in Style! Our own Joyce Whittet had her 90th birthday this week and a story about her was featured in the Argus Observer. Her bridge friends did a drive by birthday for her. Judging by the picture in the paper, she was very pleased! Happy Birthday Joyce! Fruitland and Payette United Methodist Churches
April 22, 2020 Grace and peace to each of you. April 29th will be the sixth Sunday we will not be gathering in our buildings for worship. However, I’m confident we will be reopening in the near future. We have a Task Force for each congregation looking at what it will take to reopen safely and faithfully. We are teaming up with local agencies and businesses to provide grocery gift cards. Payette is working with WICAP/Head Start and Fruitland with the Fruitland School District. Albertsons and Waremart are our business partners. We are requesting a $500 grant for each congregation through the Sage District. Here’s how you can be involved. I’d like us to raise at least $1,000 from each congregation to add to the grant proceeds. Pam and I have designated a portion of our stimulus check to each congregation’s effort. Please, prayerfully consider what you will do. Here’s something you can do for me. Answer these two questions by text or email: What has surprised you most over the past six weeks? What do you miss most since worship gatherings have been suspended? Be not afraid, turn off the television for a while, and go wash your hands. I love you. Pastor Jim Welcome: Soon we will be called to worship. Please, prepare yourself:
Soon you will hear some instrumental music. While listening, light the candle. Calm your soul. Take a few deep breaths. Pray, asking God to quiet you soul and remove any distractions that might impede our time of worship. Let’s begin. ~~~ Order of Worship to Follow Along: Payette United Methodist Church Second Sunday of Easter – April 19, 2020 Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ CALL TO WORSHIP Responsive Reading from Psalm 16 Leader: Protect me, O God for in you I take refuge. People: I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.” Leader: I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me. People: I keep the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand I shall not be moved. All: Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure. Leader: He is risen! People: He is risen indeed! Calling Song: “We Are Marching” TFWS #2235b (Just for fun, use some simple rhythm instruments: rice in a small plastic tub to shake, two spoons to tap together, a spoon tapped on a sturdy glass...you get the idea. You can pause the recording now to gather your instruments.) We are marching in the light of God, We are marching in the light of God, We are marching in the light of God, We are marching in the light of God. We are marching, we are marching (ooh-ooh) We are marching in the light of God. We are marching, we are marching (ooh-ooh) We are marching in the light of God. Singing Laughing Praying Unison Invocation Mighty God, in whom we know the power of redemption and resurrection, we acknowledge and welcome your presence. As we move through the trials of these days, encourage us with the knowledge of that final morning when, in the presence of Jesus, we will share in his resurrection, forever liberated from all that binds us. We pray in his name. Amen. Chorus: “Because He Lives” UMH #264 God sent his Son, they called him Jesus; He came to love, heal and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives. Refrain Because he lives, I can face tomorrow; Because he lives, all fear is gone; Because I know he holds the future, and life is worth the living just because he lives. And then one day I’ll cross that river; I’ll fight life’s final war with pain; And then as death gives way to victory, I’ll see the lights of glory and I’ll know he reigns. Refrain First Reading - New Testament Reading 1 Peter 1:3-9 Second Reading - New Testament Reading Acts 2:14a, 22-32 God’s Word for God’s people. Thanks be to God! Offering our gifts and tithes Offering prayer: Loving Father, your son said, “Blessed are you who are poor but woe to you who are rich.” Give us eyes to see the wealth in those we call poor and the poverty in those we call rich. We ask your blessing upon this offering and the many ministries these gifts support. Through Jesus we pray. Amen. Chorus: “Bless His Holy Name” TFWS #2015 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within in me bless his holy name. He has done great things, he has done great things, He has done great things, bless his holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Prayers of the People Message “Thomas Was Not With Them” John 20:19-31 *Commitment Hymn: “My Life Flows On” TFWS #2212 My life flows on in endless song, above earth’s lamentation. I hear the clear, though far off hymn that hails a new creation. Refrain No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that Rock I’m clinging. Since love is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing. It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing? Refrain What though my joys and comforts die? I know my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather round? Songs in the night he giveth. Refrain Benediction May the peace of the Lord Jesus go with you wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness, protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing once again into our doors. Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
ette United Methodist Church Resurrection Sunday – April 12, 2020 Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ CALL TO WORSHIP Responsive Reading from Psalm 46:1-7 Leader: God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. People: Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its water roar and foam and the mountains quake. Leader: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. People: God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at the break of day. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. All: The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress! Leader: He is risen! People: He is risen indeed! Calling Song “Surely the Presence of the Lord” Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place; I can feel his mighty power and his grace. I can hear the rush of angels’ wings, I see glory on each face. Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place. Unison Invocation Heavenly Father, long ago faithful women proclaimed the good news of Jesus’ resurrection, and the world was changed forever. Teach us to be like them, that our witness may be as bold, our love as deep and our faith as solid. We come before you in Jesus’ name. Amen. Hymn “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens and earth reply, Alleluia! Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he dies our souls to save, Alleluia! Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies! Alleluia! Old Testament Reading Ezekiel 36:24-28 New Testament Reading Acts 10:34-43 He is risen! He is risen indeed! Offering our gifts and tithes Offering prayer: Gracious, giving God, we acknowledge your faithfulness. We confess that there have been times when we have not trusted you and have believed our doubts. Lord, your grace is sufficient and these gifts are given in light of that belief. Through Jesus we pray. Amen. Children’s Moment Hymn "He Is Lord” He is Lord! He is Lord! He is risen from the dead and he is Lord! Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord! Prayers of the People Message “Risen!” Matthew 28:1-10 *Commitment Hymn “Up from the Grave He Arose” Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior; Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Refrain Up from the grave he arose, with a might triumph o’er his foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior; Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Refrain Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior; He tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord! Refrain Benediction God be with you ‘til we meet again; by his counsels guide, uphold you, With his sheep securely fold you; God be with you ‘til we meet again. God be with you ‘til we meet again; when life’s perils thick confound you, Daily manna still provide you; God be with you ‘til we meet again. God be with you ‘til we meet again; keep love’s banner floating o’er you. Smite death’s threatening wave before you. God be with you ‘til we meet again. He is risen! He is risen indeed! Thank you for Worshiping with us today! Downloadable files of today's Worship Service are here in PDF or WORD format:
How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?
Psalm 13:1 It so easy to be confused, scared and distraught these days. In the matter of a few short weeks a pandemic has turned our routines up-side-down. Our reactions are varied: rebellion; legalism; blame. You know how it goes. For centuries, God’s people have found and used another way. It’s called lament. There’s a whole book in the Bible titled Lamentations. At least a third of the Psalms are laments. Lament is part of discipleship. But what is the difference between lament and our basic self-centered bellyaching or a descent into despair? Diana Gruver describes Godly lament like this: 1. Tell God what is wrong. 2. Tell God what you want done. 3. Express trust in God based on His character and past action even if you can’t yet see the outcome. Worldly lament might use the first two but usually leaves God out of the equation. Godly or sanctified lament always involves the last attribute. Now, let’s try it considering your present situation. Open your Bible to Psalm 13. The first two verses tell God what is wrong. How long will you hide your face from me? The next two verses petition God for some action. Look on me Lord and answer. Then the final verses boldly state the psalmist’s commitment to God. But I trust in your unfailing love. Write your own prayer of lament using Psalm 13 as a guide. Put your pencil to paper or your fingers to the keyboard. Faithfully lament and always conclude with a list of what God has faithfully provided. Don’t let that list simply include milk and eggs and paper towels. Thank God for the life of Jesus where we find the ultimate example of how to live and think. Thank God for the death of Jesus through which we are provided the forgiveness of sins and an example of unconditional love. Thank God for the resurrection of Jesus in which death has been conquered. Now, go wash your hands and face. Wear that mask when you go out. Love your neighbor as yourself. Be not afraid. Have a happy lament, Pastor Jim Palm Sunday Worship Service
Payette United Methodist Church Palm Sunday and Holy Communion April 5, 2020 Welcome and Announcements Welcoming the Light of Christ – please light a candle CALL TO WORSHIP Calling Song “Give Thanks” Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ his Son. Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because he’s given Jesus Christ, his Son. And now let the weak say, “I am strong.” Let the poor say, “I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.” And now let the weak say, “I am strong,” Let the poor say I am rich because of what the Lord has done for us.” Give thanks. Give thanks. Give thanks. Responsive Reading from Psalm 118 Leader: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good. People: The stone the builders rejected has become our cornerstone. Leader: the Lord has done this and it is marvelous in our eyes. People: The Lord has done it this very day; let us rejoice and be glad. Leader: You are my God, and I will praise you; you are my God and I will exalt you. All: Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever. Unison Invocation Dear Father in heaven, Palm Sunday worship services are usually filled with joyful songs and fresh palms. But today is not usual. No parades are allowed. We are in our houses not in our church buildings. We feel alone. Yet, we do believe your presence is real and available. So by faith we lift our voices, “Blessed is he who comes in the name of Lord!” We pray in his name. Amen. Hymn “My Hope Is Built” My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholly lean on Jesus’ name. Refrain: On Christ the solid rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand; all other ground is sinking sand. When darkness veils his lovely face, I rest on his unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. Refrain: When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found! Dressed in his righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne. Refrain: Gospel Reading Matthew 21:1-11 New Testament Reading Philippians 2:3-11 God’s Word for God’s People. Thanks be to God! Offering our gifts and tithes Offering prayer: Heavenly Father, we thank you for the church and our congregations. Surround us with your courage, wisdom, discipline and peace. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. Prayers of the People Message “He Humbled Himself” Philippians 2:3-11 Response to the Word I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, Born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy universal church, the communion of the saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. The Communion Service Communion Hymn “More Like You” More like you, Jesus, more like you. Fill my heart with your desire to make me more like you. More like you, Jesus, more like you. Touch my lips with holy fire and make me more like you. Lord, you are my mercy. Lord you are my grace. All my deepest sins have forever been erased. Draw me in your presence. Lead me in your ways. I long to bring you glory in righteousness and praise. More like you, Jesus, more like you. Fill my heart with your desire to make me more like you. More like you, Jesus, more like you. Touch my lips with holy fire and make me more like you. Our Lord invites to his table all who love him, Who earnestly repent of their sin and seek to live in peace with one another. Let us confess our sin before God and one another. Prayer of Confession and Pardon Merciful God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will, we have broken your law, We have rebelled against your love, preoccupied with ourselves, we have not loved our neighbors, and we have not heard the cries of the needy. Forgive us, we pray. Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hear the good news; Christ died for us while we were yet sinners. That proves God’s love for us. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Thanks be to God! Bread and Cup Please take the bread. Please take the cup. Please pray: Eternal God, we give you thanks for this holy mystery in which “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Strengthen us in mind, body and soul for the days ahead. Help us see, as Jesus did, beyond ourselves and our present circumstances. Teach us to trust you so that it may be “well with our souls.” Amen. *Commitment Hymn “It is Well with My Soul” When peace like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrow like sea billows roll. Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. Refrain: It is well, with my soul. It is well, it is well with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, Though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed his own blood for my soul. Refrain: And Lord, haste the day when my faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trumpet shall sound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul. Refrain: Thank you for worshiping with us today! April 1, 2020
Good morning. These historic and life-changing days of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect the ways our congregations are “doing business”. This will be the fourth Sunday we will not be gathering in our buildings for worship, Christian education, prayer meetings, community activities, or faithful interaction. Both church buildings continue to be on “very limited use” status. The Payette congregation’s office days have been moved to Wednesday through Saturday. The response to last Sunday’s worship resources has been encouraging. This Sunday’s worship service will, again, be recorded (audio only) and available on several formats. The recording will be ready by Saturday. We will continue to communicate with you through our email lists, Facebook pages, telephone networks, and websites. We are still evaluating plans for Holy Week resources. Stay tuned. I am impressed with the creative and thoughtful ways you are caring for one another. Please use this time wisely. Consider journaling, fasting, reading a Psalm every day, or limiting the amount of news you watch or hear. Care for you souls and bodies, Pastor Jim |
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