Scripture for this week: Psalm 138
Wise words from W.H. Auden:
The distresses of choice are our chance to be blessed.
Groundhog Day, first celebrated in 1887, is today. More winter, or spring? More importantly, what season do you nurture in your soul? Cold, reflective, snowy winter moments? Vibrant, creative spring imaginations? Long and productive summer days? Or the energetic connectivity of fall? In all seasons we are invited by God, who loves us with steadfast fervor, to give thanks “with our whole hearts” (Psalm 138: 1). Whole-heartedness is about self-care and self-development that help to sustain our vitality and authenticity. Each one of us is called to “be who you are, not who they want you to be.” (reflections on Murray Bowen Family Systems Theory). Knowing and loving oneself, and living in God’s love (belonging and worth) allows one to live with curiosity and joy in the middle of a snowstorm, a rain shower, a heat wave, or a windstorm. More winter, or spring? No matter what tomorrow brings, embrace it with your whole heart and give thanks to God for God’s steadfast love and faithfulness.
DONUTS have returned! Thanks for adding some sweetness to your life and supporting our youth and young adults!
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8th “Dig Deeper” gathered to celebrate Advent and Christmas.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12th we packed 120 lunches for OPEN DOOR. Thank you, Chapel Hill for continuing to support our volunteer work in the community. At UMYF on Sunday afternoon we celebrated with a Christmas Party!
Sunday, Dec. 5th: Zaina Salman, Dallas Dismuke, Lucas Smith & Addi Gutzmer
ILLUMINATIONS on Sunday, Dec. 5th:
Illuminations set-up at BOTANICA, Sunday Nov. 14th:
Thanks for volunteering in our community!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31st featured our Youth & Young Adults in worship. Thank you youth & young adults for your leadership and service!
Enjoy the service with this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obTKeh4HTnk
Sunday School at 9:30 & Worship at 11:00! Sunday School is a time to catch up with friends & youth sponsors, see what’s on the horizon, learn, grow in faith & be in Christian community.
PRAYER:
Almighty God,
may the transforming power
of your Gospel
be at work in my life today and always.
Amen.
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*CALENDAR NOTES:
Sunday School: Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. Middle School (6th-8th grades) & High School (9th-12th + grades)
Worship: Sundays @ 11:00 a.m.
UMYF:
- Sunday, Feb. 6th UMYF from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. meet at the church
- Sunday, Feb. 13th UMYF Super Bowl Party–hosted at the Chesser’s beginning at 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, Feb. 21st UMYF from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. meet at the church
- Sunday, Feb. 28th UMYF from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. meet at the church
WEDNESDAYS: “Dig Deeper”
- “Dig Deeper” Wednesday, February 2nd 7:00 p.m. in LL6
- All high school & young adults are welcome to join us–we’ll connect & dig deeper together!
Mid-week re-fresh via newsletter
May the Lord bless you and keep you, May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you, May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Shalom. -Numbers 6: 24-26
God is Good. All the Time.
Heidi K. Greenwood Doell Director of Youth & Young Adult Discipleship