Scripture for this week:
Luke 9:28-36 the Transfiguration of the Lord
Wise words:
“To recover the story, we need to recognize that the transfiguration is not an other-worldly narrative, disconnected from the body and ordinary human experience. On the contrary, it is precisely Jesus’ transfigured body that discloses the face of God and the hope of God’s future, addressing the concrete reality of a fearful, uncomprehending group of disciples and a tragic, unbelieving world.” -Dorothy A. Lee
“Listen to Jesus and follow him. That’s the message of the transfiguration.” -Pope Francis
“God places us in the world as his fellow workers-agents of transfiguration. We work with God so that injustice is transfigured into justice, so there will be more compassion and caring, that there will be more laughter and joy, that there will be more togetherness in God’s world” -Desmond Tutu
From last week:
“Community means trusting that someone else will be available to the person in need.” -Parker J. Palmer
LOVE in action. What’s in your refrigerator?
On Sunday, February 13th our young people packed 120 sack lunches for OPEN DOOR. They were distributed on Monday, February 14th with a hot cup of coffee to folks in need who visited OPEN DOOR downtown (402 E. 2nd St. N.). The DONUT DOLLARS that are collected on Sundays fund this project. Thank you, Chapel Hill.
There are many reasons we put our hands and hearts together in work and fellowship on a regular basis. Here are a few:
- We learn and practice HOW–to work together in community to complete a task with accuracy and efficiency.
- We consider and practice HOW–to reach people with an attitude of respect.
- We ponder HOW–the restorative power of the Gospel, energized by the Spirit, renews all involved–givers and receivers, those that are full and those that are hungry–through the reciprocity of mission (love in action).
1 paper bag, 1 napkin, 1 spoon, 2 ziploc baggies, 2 slices of bread, 1 slice of chees, 4 slices of sandwich meat, 1 cup of applesauce, 1 bag of chips and 3 cookies
Packed with love.
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. 28th UMYF from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. meet at the church
- Sunday, Mar. 6th UMYF from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. meet at the church
- *Sunday, Mar. 13th NO UMYF *Spring Break! Live it UP!
WEDNESDAYS: “Dig Deeper”
- “Dig Deeper” Wednesday, February 23rd 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