Pray Thank Remember (Memorial Day): ”For many of us, Memorial Day is the perfect chance to finally take some time off and do nothing. This mini-movie asks us, instead, to do something: pray, thank, and remember.”
PEACE WITH JUSTICE OFFERING - The United Methodist Peace justice Sunday offering each year supports peace education and reconciliation work around the world. Your gift supports cross cultural reconciliation, training and conflict resolution, help those in war torn nations begin anew and teach children to live lives free from violence. Half of the money you give pays for peace efforts in Virginia and half to efforts around the world. If you would like to give to the work of peace with justice, a designated envelope can be found in your bulletin on June 10 or you can give on line at https://donate.gcfa.org/FundDetails.aspx? For more information about the work of Peace with Justice ministries go to www.umc-gbcs.org/pwj.
6th Grade “Moving on Up” Event on June 24th
All sixth graders and their parents are invited to dinner on Sunday, June 24th at 5 p.m. The children’s ministry wants to celebrate with you, and the Youth Group wants to welcome you into their program as you enter Jr. High. After dinner 6th graders will officially join the youth group and join the rest of the Jr. High youth on a putt putt outing.
Children’s Sunday School & WOW Start Summer Schedules on June 17th
- Children’s Summer Sunday School – Kicks off on Sunday June 17th at 9:45 in the social hall. Children of all ages are invited to join us as we explore Wet and Wild Stories of our Faith.
- WOW Summer Schedule –June 17th – Sept. 2nd WOW will meet during the 11:15 Worship Service only, our 8:15 session will return after labor day. Nursery care will be available from 8:15 – 12:30 every Sunday for children 3 and under.
Family Field Day Sunday June 10th at 12:30
Come for a potluck lunch and an afternoon of family fun. Children’s Council will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs. Families are invited to bring a side or dessert to share. Following lunch there will be water activities for the kids and brave adults including: A giant slip-n-slide, sprinklers, kiddy pools, water fights, and more.
“The light shines in the darkness and the darkness can never extinguish it.” ~John 1:5
The Story of Pentecost: The story of Pentecost told with the aid of shadow puppets.
Join Sr. Pastor Denise Honeycutt as she leads worship on May 20, 2012 with the story of Esther. Scripture: Esther 4:8-17. Sermon: For Such a Time as This
This devotional brought to you by: sruach:
SHINE
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Psalm 139:14-15
Sight Psalms is a ministry of the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Church
S.O.A.P. Bible Study Scripture Readings for the week of 5/20/12. You can find out more about SOAP or get a pdf copy by visiting the St. Matthew’s website.
This moment of joy brought to you by npr:
…cute overload. — tanya
They’re Valais Blacknose Sheep from Switzerland.
Your Light: “We all shine a light and that light symbolizes God’s love. We all possess the power in helping others shine their light for the good of mankind.”
“Show God your faith and He’ll show you his FAITHfulness.”
Take a Moment: “Having a rough day? Place your hand over your heart. Feel that? There’s a purpose. You’re alive for a reason. Jesus loves you and he’s calling you to love others.”
Pentecost Sunday is
May 27th!
You are encouraged to wear something red on Sunday, May 27th as we celebrate Pentecost, the birthday of the Church.
8:15, 9:45 & 11:15 AM
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More yard art in Austin: One of Scott Stevens’ “snakes” made from plastic bottle caps.
Watch the short documentary “Humble Trash” for more.
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Join Us:
Traditional Sunday Services:8:15 & 11:15 AM
Contemporary Sunday Service:
9:45 AM
Sunday School Classes for All Ages:
9:45 & 11:15 AM.
