Lunenburg United Methodist Charge
On our walk. . . . .
October 10, 2007
Pastor’s Message –
Hear now O house of
In
the day of Ezekiel, God’s people were in captivity. They began to believe that they were being
punished unjustly. They were saying of God, “The way of the Lord is not right.”
You see none of them at the time owned up to their own sins. They just blamed their present situation on
the sins of their parents. In the
beginning of Ezekiel’s ministry God said to him that He was sending him to a
stubborn and obstinate people. God said
they may or may not listen to the words He gives him to say. When God’s people said, ‘the way of the Lord
is not right’ (Ex 19:29), they were forecasting a mindset that is still
prevalent today. God’s answer to that
question therefore is still purposeful for anyone whom feels they could create
a better way of doing things than God’s. God’s response is a question asking,
“Is it not your ways that are not right?” All throughout Scripture He clarifies His
position. In Ezekiel 18:4-5 God says
“Behold, all souls are mine; the soul of the father as well as the souls of the
son is Mine. The soul who sins will die.
But, if a man is righteous… he will surely live.” Where do you stand with God and His ways. Is it your way or God’s way? Think about it!
Upcoming Events – October 10 – October
16, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Prayer
Meeting @ Williams @ 5:45 PM
William’s
Celebration Choir practice @ Williams @ 6:30 PM
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Men’s
Breakfast @ Williams@ 8:00 AM
Monday October 15, 2007
Bible Study@ Antioch’s
@ 7:00 PM
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Bible Study@
Audrey Smith’s @ 10:00 AM
Evangelism
and Family Ministries Committees Meeting @ Antioch @ 7:00PM
Worship
Events—Oct 14, 2007
Roberta Ricker will lead the churches in worship this week
On Saturday, October 20, 2007 the Rev.
Terry Teykl, a United Methodist minister and nationally known author and leader
in prayer ministry, will bring his message on prayer to VUMAC. Rev Teykl will be talking about establishing a
prayer ministry in the local church. Rev. Teykl’s style of incorporating humor
in the message makes him sought after across the nation. He is a “prayer warrior” who believes that
everything is through prayer. The
seminar will begin at 8:30 am and end at 3:00 pm. The cost is $25.00 for the
day and includes all materials and lunch. Attached is a registration form for those who
would like to enjoy hearing Rev. Teykl. Our District is sponsoring this event.
Please try to take time and join with others from our churches to hear this message.
The
Antioch Missions Committee met Tuesday night. The committee brained stormed ideas that may
become a plan of mission action in the coming months and year. Some of the possibilities are assisting the
Shepherd’s
Cookbooks are still available. If
you would like to purchase one, please contact Susan Moseley at 676-2081, Gayle
Grant at 676-3531, Trudy Wilkins at 676-4458, or anyone at
150th Anniversary
Throws Throws are still available. These beautiful throws
will make a great present for a family member. The cost is $45.00 each. Please call Jane DiStefano if you would like
to order a throw or have any questions.
434-676-2314
Brunswick Stew On Saturday, October 6 the UMW, with the
assistance of some able bodied gentlemen to stir, cooked a stew. It sold out and the proceeds will be used by
the UMW for their mission programs. Attached
are photos of the event.
Sunday
School is available each Sunday
morning. The importance of Sunday School
is that, though you may think hearing the word will suffice for you, you really
need to be in attendance at Sunday School to gather all the information that
you can in an open discussion classroom. Jesus’ word cannot be totally understood just
by listening to a sermon. You have to
interact with it and with other Christians to learn what He was saying to us. This is a life long study and you should take
part. There is a class for every age so
please plan on joining us to learn more about our Lord, Jesus Christ. Sunday
School at Williams begins at 10:45 AM and at
Evening Bible Study. Evening Bible study will continue on October 8, at
7:00PM. We will be continuing to read and study Genesis with a particular look
at the historical view of the writers. If
you would like to join us come on over, Monday @ 7:00PM at
The
Church as we experience it at the corner of
“But we have this treasure in clay
jars,, so that it may be clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and
does not come from us.” God ordinarily has chosen to give that extraordinary
power through community. That’s why
Methodists stick with the Church
“Being
Methodist in the Bible Belt” F. Belton Joyner, Jr.
If you cannot reach Rev. Ed at the parsonage,
you may call him on his cell phone:
252-532-0952. He can also be
reached via e-mail at revedumc@yahoo.com
. If you would like to receive e-mail
messages from the pastor send an e-mail to him at revedumc@yahoo.com and we will add you to
our list.
Please keep the following families in your prayers:
Marjorie Thompson |
Dorothy Shields |
Bertha Arthur |
Earl "Chuckie” Barnes |
Sarah Agnes Callis |
Jeffrey Hendricks |
Edna & Wilson Bagley |
Rev. Al Green |
Paul & Argy Turner |
“B” & Teewah Hayes |
Christian Sutton |
Maria Kay |
Elizabeth Biggerstaff |
Peggy Stone |
Frances Hawthorne |
Harry & Margaret Smith |
Sheila Cage |
Grace DiStefano |
Ellen & John Gentry |
Sara Sutton |
Tommy Cage |
Becky Eades & boys |
Bernard Bottoms |
Our Military |
Marvin L. Crutchfield |
Walter B. Moseley |
Martin Family |
Yvette Morris & Family |
Reita Bahama |
Joe N. Coleman |
Family of Ann Heffner |
Pedro Patis |
Jack Heater |
Henry Lee Cundiff |
Mrs. Parrish |
Joyce Clary |
McCormick Family |
Paul Willis |
Alice Wright |
Joe Clyde Baker |
Shawn Umstead |
Dorothy Driskill |
Audrey Glassock &
family |
Jean Parham |
Elijah Taylor |
Nathan Hendricks |
Virginia King |
David King |
Kenny Cassada |
Justin McDaniel |
Gertrude Hite |
Lawson Family |
Mitchell Moseley |
Helen Daniel |
Dennis Bailey |
Eddie Slagle |
Joe Baker |
Jim & Betsey Copeland |
|
Allen Green |
If you have anyone who is in need of prayer, please
place their names on the Prayer List and lift up their names in prayer during
worship service and throughout the week
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The
Walk to Emmaus
This week we
continue our new series about “The Walk to Emmaus”. The following information comes from “What Is
Emmaus?” We hope you find it informative
and we hope it clears up any misconception there may be about the Walk to
Emmaus
Rev Ed
No leader said we should, but our table group became a
close-knit community, sharing and caring for one another in ways that have
continued since the Walk. The table groups
were the “web of grace," offering each of us a sense of togetherness.
-Clergyperson from
One of the unique
features of Emmaus is that, unlike many religious retreats and revivals, it is
not a leader-centered experience. The
quality of the three days does not depend on a dynamic preacher, an expert
retreat leader, or a distinguished professor. Rather, the leaders are laity and clergy who
agree to work as a team according to the guidelines of an Upper Room Emmaus
manual. Teams differ for each Emmaus weekend. Though Emmaus teams have clearly defined
leadership, the power of the Emmaus experience comes from the truth of Christ
conveyed through the understanding, personalities, and faith-stories of
ordinary Christians.
Local boards of
directors of "Emmaus communities" select the teams and their leaders,
all of whom have participated in an Emmaus weekend. Normally, team members attend eight to ten
sessions of training or twenty to twenty-five hours of meetings in preparation
to be leaders. Individual speakers
preview their talks before the team and receive feedback for improvement. Table leaders receive training for their tasks
of enabling dialogue. Team members grow
together in the spirit of Christ and ready themselves as Christian servants. Every aspect of the three days is carefully
planned to provide space for the pilgrims' encounter with Christ.
Remember:
We are called to be witnesses, not lawyers or judges.
Have
a Blessed Week
Attachments:
Pictures
of the stew
MARK THIS DATE October 20, 2007
Renewal
Ministries Blueprint for the House of Prayer Building Prayer Ministry in the
A United Methodist pastor and nationally-known author and leader in prayer ministry, Terry Teykl's warm humorous style makes him one of the most sought after speakers and seminar leaders in the country.
"Sometimes as Christians we wind
things up so tight that we break them. But prayer is God's idea. Our
responsibility is to participate, not produce ... God makes it work" -
Terry Teykl
Location:
Cost: $25 per person (includes $15 for book and materials, and $10 for lunch, snacks, and facilities)
Accommodations: overnight accommodations
and meals are available at VUMAC for those who wish to arrive
on Friday. Rates are as follows: Lodging -
$32.55 Supper - $7.75 Breakfast - $5.25
REGISTRATION
Please
make check payable to: VUMAC
Mail to: VUMAC, 707 Fourth Street, Blackstone, VA 23824. For more information call: 434-292-5308
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