Weekly Update// Pastor Will

Hi, friends,

In our recent sermon series, spanning nine weeks, we dove into the teachings found in Jesus' parables. We hope that these discussions have been both enlightening and enjoyable, offering insights into God and his endless love. Our concluding sermon focused on the concept of shrewdness. When Pastor Chris prompted us to consider another word associated with shrewdness, "cunning" immediately came to mind. Not in a deceitful or malevolent sense, but rather in the context of being intelligent and resourceful for advancing God's Kingdom.

Reflecting on this, I wonder if there has been a time you have used shrewdness to contribute to the growth of the Kingdom. If not, this next series might give you a chance! It just so happens the timeliness of this message aligns with our upcoming stewardship series titled "A Community That Thrives." Throughout this series, we will explore various ways we engage in the ministry of the church, encompassing prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. In preparation for this series, we have mailed out stewardship packets. Please keep an eye out for these, and do let us know if you haven't received one.

In upcoming events, mark your calendars for our Fall Festival on October 27th! We're still in need of assistance across various areas, including trunk decoration, station oversight, and candy donations. Your involvement makes all the difference! Additionally, on Saturday, November 4th, our United Methodist Men's breakfast kicks off at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Following that, we're hosting a church workday beginning at 9:30 a.m. We would love it if you all could help as we spruce up our campus as we head into the Advent season.

Remember, your presence in worship is always cherished, whether in person or online, especially as we kick off our new series. Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday!

Thanks, and God Bless!

Pastor Will