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“Full Life in the Emptiest of Places” by Lauren Wright Pittman![]()
Inspired by Isaiah 58:9b-12![]()
Words from the Beginning: Do The Good That is Yours To Do by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“The community garden shelter provides nourishment for the twelve bees, which in turn provide for the whole ecosystem. When we do the good that is ours to do, our work in discipleship raises up the foundations of many generations. The whole community is uplifted when we lean into God’s will in our life and share that goodness with others.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/3rd-Sun-of-Advent-Full-Life-in-the-Emptiest-of-Places.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
“The Good That is Yours” by Lisle Gwynn Garrity![]()
Inspired by Luke 3:7-16![]()
Words from the Beginning: Do The Good That Is Yours To Do by © A Sanctified Art, sanctifiedart.org![]()
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“As John the Baptist preaches about transformation, he receives the same question three times from those gathered by the river: “What, then, shall we do?” His responses are straightforward and practical, but also particular. He tells the crowd to share any excess clothing and food with those who have none. He tells the tax collectors not to use their position of power to launder and steal money. He tells the soldiers not to coerce and threaten, and to be satisfied with their wages. ![]()
In other words, he tells them what not to do, which leads me to assume that those showing up to be baptized are carrying some things they need to atone for. And yet, they have shown up. They have journeyed into the wilderness to be baptized and transformed. They long for a new beginning.”![]()
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For the full artist statement, see worthingtonumc.com/wp-content/uploads/3rd-Sun-of-Advent-The-Good-that-is-Yours.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
The Leadership Board is delighted to announce that Reverend Tad Grover will serve as our interim senior pastor from January 1 through June 30. Tad, a retired United Methodist minister with extensive experience, is also a beloved member of our congregation.![]()
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This unique perspective makes him especially well-suited to lead us during this time of transition as we prepare to welcome our next senior pastor in July. Tad will partner with our staff and lay leaders to provide spiritual care and guidance in the coming months. To learn more about the many gifts Tad brings to us, please read his ministry statement (drive.google.com/file/d/1HyTByZwwCo1aSyw9JkKNUqK-ruqm4W0R/view).![]()
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Please take a moment to offer Tad, Janet, and the entire Grover family your prayers, support, and a warm welcome as Tad steps into this role. We are grateful for his leadership and God’s continued presence on our journey.
Weekly Update: May 11, 2020
NewsWeekly Update: May 4, 2020
News#IGiveUMC
News#IGiveUMC United Methodists everywhere are being asked to celebrate someone special (maybe a mother, grandmother, or mother figure for Mother’s Day!) by donating to a local church, posting about it on social media and encouraging others to do the same! Let’s participate as a congregation. Offer a gift in honor or memory of a special […]
Upper Room offers free resources
NewsDuring this time of self isolation, anxiety and stress may be high. To help combat this, The Upper Room is offering their resources at no cost to you! They have given us permission to share the May-June 2020 copy of their devotions here with you. Click here to read: May-June 2020 Upper Room.
Weekly Update: April 27, 2020
NewsEaster Service
NewsWith the the help of Ministry Matters and the United Methodist Publishing House we are providing an outline of an Easter Service that you can combine with the music on our website or Facebook page, along with the scripture and message for Easter found there or offer your own. If the weather is good by […]