2. Prayer for Labor Day - Carole Newlin received this prayer from her son about Labor Day and I want to pass it along to all of you. Enjoy!
We praise you for all who labor for the common good and for those whose service is unappreciated. We thank you for children whose play is the work of learning to live in the world. We thank you for disciples who are obedient to the promptings of your Spirit in all their relationships. We thank you for your yearning mercy that waits for us to make all our hours and days participation in your healing and blessing of the Earth and for all peoples. Amen.
This prayer was taken from our General Board of Discipleship website and it is a wonderful reminder of the many ways God is at work. We truly serve an awesome God!
3. Marriage Conference – Last week I posted an article here on my blog about an upcoming marriage conference. Below I have re-posted the article to encourage you to attend. My wife Debbie and I have already signed up and I hope to see all of you that are married, engaged, or dating there!
Prior Announcement
When Debbie and I got married eleven years ago, we made a conscious decision that divorce was never an option for us; it simply wasn't on the table. We did this because Debbie had lived through the divorce of hew own parents as a child and together we had witnessed many family members and friends navigate the world of divorce and saw the far-reaching impact that it had. And while we've had our share of up and down times in our relationship, even though we're pastors, we are human! But what helps us is the commitment we've made to do something every year to get us working on our relationship. Things like attending a marriage seminar, doing devotionals together, reading a book on marriage together, making sure to take our date day, or learning to communicate about finances through Financial Peace University.
This year we are attending a marriage conference right here in town, coming up on Saturday, September 18th. Church @ The Springs is hosting a one day marriage conference by Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott that I wanted to make you all aware of.
Here is a video that will give you more info about this event.
If you would like more info you can contact Patti at Church @ The Springs at 352.624.0545, ext. 107, email info@thesprings.org, or simply click here
4. Salty Service - A few months back I asked everyone to consider joining up together in groups to venture out and visit some of the residents in the many assisted living and rehab facilities around our church. There are many people there that get no visitors, and we are so good with fellowship, I see a need and a spiritual gift that can easily be paired up. I wanted to give everyone an update on how this budding ministry is progressing. We have one member that has reached out and has began weekly visits and we have another that is in the process of beginning. We have several contacts at area facilities, all we need is volunteers. Many people make light work. If you are willing to spend just a few hours a month visiting with people and sharing the love of Christ please contact the office and we can help you get connected. Please consider reaching out to the people in our area and let them know we care and in the name of Jesus Christ that they are loved.
5. Sunday School – We are going to launch our Sunday School program soon. Watch this space and the bulletin announcements for a planning meeting coming up soon. And remember....it is never to late to volunteer!
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