Monday - January 10, 2011
Weekly Meditation
So far the winter weather has been relatively kind to us. We have not lost any Sundays to bad weather, and the snow held off so we could celebrate Christ’s birth on Christmas Eve. But, I know that will not continue; sooner or later, we will have our share of bad weather.
I must confess that I am not very patient with snow and ice. I can be very frustrated when bad weather forces me to cancel an event or miss worship on Sunday. Recently, I have been attempting to replace my impatience with gratitude. I have been trying to thank God for the snow and the ice. Snow and ice can transform a barren landscape into a winter wonderland and help us see God’s hand at work beautifying the world.
I am also trying to be thankful for the “forced” day off. Modern life runs at a frenetic pace and bad weather can force us to slow down and let the world go on without us.
So, when bad weather forces us to stay indoors for longer that we might want, I encourage you to thank God for the beauty of winter. Thank God for our homes that protect us from the elements. And, thank God for the extra Sabbath rest.
Pastor Stephen
This Week in Worship: Sunday, January 16, 2011
Second Sunday after the Epiphany
Human Relations Sunday
Pastor Stephen preaching
Sermon title: What Are You Looking For?
New Member Class
Have you been attending Providence-Fort Washington for a while as a visitor or constituent? Would you like to be more involved? Are you looking for new ways to serve Christ? Are you just curious about the church and want someone to answer your questions? Are you hearing God’s voice calling to you?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the New Member Class is for you. I will be starting a new member class on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at 9:00 in the parlor. The class meets for 3 weeks and we will discuss the wider Christian church, the United Methodist Church and Providence-Fort Washington. Participants will then be invited to join the church on Sunday, February 27th.
Please see Pastor Stephen for more information or to sign up.
Wednesday Bible Study
The Wednesday Evening Bible Study gathers at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner and for Bible Study at 6:30.The lessons for the Baptism of the Lord are:
Isaiah 49:1-7; Psalm 40:1-11; 1 Corinthians 1:1-9; John 1:29-42
Office Closed on January 17th
The church office will be closed on Monday, January 17th in observance of
Martin Luther King’s Birthday
New Sermon Book Available
Pastor Stephen has just published the 2009-2010 Sermon Book. It contains all the sermons since the First Sunday in Advent 2009. Cost is $12.00.
Pastor Stephen has copies for sale.
It can also be ordered on-line at www.lulu.com/banquo
“The Lord put a new song in my mouth
a song of praise to our God.” (Psalm 40:3)
Blessings,
Pastor Stephen
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