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“Favored One” by Lauren Wright Pittman![]()
Inspired by Luke 1:26-38![]()
Words from the Beginning: You Are a Blessing by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“…an image of Mary and Gabriel in a warm, intimate embrace. Mary has a peace to her that is like a wave of relief over her whole being. A kaleidoscope quilt pattern surrounds them and patterns Mary’s clothes. If we could open ourselves up to receive the incomprehensible love of God, maybe we would constantly feel wrapped up in a soft, cozy, lovingly-stitched-together quilt. Favored one, God delights in you—every single bit of you. Never forget: you are a blessing.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/1st-Sun-of-Advent-Favored-One.pdf![]()
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To learn more about the artist and the other artists from this series, see: worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/About-the-Artists.pdf
“When You Pass Through the Waters” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity![]()
Inspired by Isaiah 43:1-7![]()
Words from the Beginning: You Are a Blessing by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“I invite you to take a deep breath in, then let it out, and pray with me: “When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.” (Is. 43:2a) ![]()
Rest your gaze on the art, following all the shapes with water imagery. Notice the textures and the colors. Offer a prayer for all the ways you feel as if you are drowning or being overcome by forces beyond your control. Now pray for God’s waters to nourish you. Ask for a raft. Imagine you are floating gently down a river. “When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” (Is. 43:2b) ![]()
Look again at the art. With your eyes, trace all the areas you see fire imagery. Offer a prayer for all the people and places in the world experiencing devastation and destruction. Now ask God to renew all the earth. Ask for healing. Ask for protection for those who are hurting. ![]()
Lastly, inhale deeply, and release. You are precious in God’s sight. Imagine God gazing upon you, delighting in all that you are. You are a blessing. Let that truth buoy you as you breathe each new breath.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/1st-Sun-of-Advent-When-You-Pass-Through-the-Waters.pdf![]()
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To learn more about the artist and the other artists from this series, see: worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/About-the-Artists.pdf
Welcome Kit for Immigrant Family: Donations Needed![]()
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Earlier this year, Worthington UMC and St. John’s Episcopal Church partnered with Community Refugee and Immigrant Services to welcome an immigrant or refugee family to Columbus. This past week, we were informed that an eight-person extended family of three generations, ranging in age from 58 years-old to 2 years-old, will be arriving on Tuesday December 3 from El Salvador. It is our responsibility to collect items to prepare their new home.![]()
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If you are able, please consider donating items to this Welcome Kit. Items can be delivered to WUMC Monday-Thursday, 9-3 pm or by special arrangement with Pastor Dom (dominic@worthingtonumc.com). ![]()
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Please view needed items and sign up to donate using this link: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FA9AE23A7F8C70-53199292-wumcst. ![]()
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Please share this information with anyone you think might be willing to donate. Thank you in advance for your generosity toward our newest neighbors as a reflection of Christ’s hospitality!
The Leadership Board will be hosting listening sessions on areas in ministry where we’d like to intentionally direct our energy, resources, and presence to make a positive impact in our community. These listening sessions will take place this Sunday, November 17 at 9:30 am in the Browning Lounge and Sunday, December 8 after 10:00 worship in Potter Chapel. ![]()
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See the link below for more information!
Mission Foci Listening Sessions - Worthington United Methodist Church
worthingtonumc.com
For the last year, we as a church have been on a journey of discernment as to how we can best care for the spiritual and material needs of our neighbors in need. We’ve hosted studies of housing inse...
All Saints Memory Table![]()
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, Worthington UMC will celebrate All Saints Sunday. On this day, we will remember all those who have revealed the love of God to us and who now rest in God’s eternal embrace. You are invited to bring a photograph or object that represents a person who has passed away to place on the memorial table that will be in Dixon Lounge. In doing so, we will represent and celebrate the “great cloud of witnesses” that continues to surround us. Objects can represent people who died recently or a long time ago – the purpose is to provide a space to acknowledge those who have impacted our lives so dearly and are no longer on this side of eternity. Please remember to take the object home with you before you leave.
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NewsChristmas Eve Worship Services
NewsHere at Worthington UMC, we offer four Christmas Eve services — choose which best fits your worship needs, and join us on Monday, December 24. 4:00 p.m. Family Christmas Eve Worship Our Family Service features a children’s Christmas Pageant and festive holiday music. 6:00 p.m. Holy and Low: A Contemporary Christmas Join us for a […]
Ways to Step In, Leap Out during Advent
NewsWe have many ways for you to get involved and give this Advent Season. We invite you to look over these opportunities and choose which ones work for you! Advent Shoe Collection: This year, as we move through the Advent Season, we are asking children of all ages to bring shoes of all sizes that […]
WUMC Youth Work Camp travels to Virginia Beach
NewsOur youth took our annual mission trip this year to Virginia Beach June 24-29. Work Camp has been a tradition for our high school students for many years. This year, the trip was planned from scratch and we couldn’t have made it possible without the connectional ministries of the United Methodist Church. We connected to […]
Worthington UMC shows their PRIDE
NewsWhere were you on Saturday, June 16? We wish you were with us! Over two dozen members of our Open Hearts team, and others from our congregation, walked together in the Columbus Pride Parade. Several members also worked the Reconciling Ministries booth at the Pride Festival. If you have never had this experience, we encourage […]