Pastor Jack's Weekly Chimings Message
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Weekly Inspirational Message & Church Happenings for the Upcoming Week
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Hello Friends! As we prepare for a weekend of forecasted beautiful summer weather, here are some words for us from Paul's letter to the church in Philippi...
"My God shall supply all your need according to God's riches in glory by Christ Jesus." (Philippians 4:19 KJV) Rising prices. Increasing bills. Worsening debt. Unexpected costs, or even expected ones, can end up being more than we can pay. Add to that the needs of others in our communities, schools, churches, and institutions as funding is cut and budgets are stretched. We are being asked to give increasingly more as individuals to support public programs and local schools. There have been certain years when we have felt more strongly the effects of our nation's sometimes struggling economy. Most of us will certainly face financial challenges of some sort in the future. Natural circumstances might not offer much hope, but God always promises to meet our needs. God calls himself Jehovah Jireh -- the God who provides -- in the Old Testament. And in the New Testament we are told that all our needs are met according to God's riches in glory. In uncertain times, it is good to have a certain word about God's will to meet our needs. So, join me in praying, Meet my need, O Lord, when income is uncertain, or extra costs spring up by surprise. When gas and utility prices skyrocket or there seems to be no way to make ends meet, remember that God will provide. +++ On Sunday we gather for worship at 9:00am and I will continue my sermon series entitled What Would Jesus Do? This week's installment encourages us to be The Imitation of Christ. What would our lives look like if we committed to be imitators of Jesus? And how would the world be different if we could achieve that goal? Come and think this through with me on Sunday! We will, of course, "live stream" worship at 9:00am on the church's Facebook page and then "upload" the recorded worship to our YouTube channel after the service is completed. +++ This week is the last opportunity to help up Fill The Outhouse in the Sanctuary! We are collecting toilet paper and other hygiene items that cannot be purchased using SNAP benefits for delivery to our local food pantry at St. Joseph's Church. Can you help us fill the outhouse to overflowing? (Sorry... bad choice of words, I guess!) Bring your donations to worship on Sunday as we complete this mission project! Thanks +++ Thanks to Shelley and Mike Block and all of our Mission Team we were able to deliver $1,000 worth of emergency supplies to neighbors in storm damaged neighborhoods of Rome, NY on Monday! The pictures of this effort have been on our Facebook page and will be on display during worship on Sunday! Great job to all and thanks for your support of our mission efforts here at Immanuel! +++ One more word from Missions... we are planning a mission trip to help repair flood damage in Vermont in September and there is a planning meeting here at Immanuel on Tuesday, August 13th at 7:00pm. Please plan to attend the meeting and talk to Mike Block for additional information! We need people with all levels of skills to make this trip work! +++ Registrations are also coming in for:
+++ United Methodist night at the ballpark is August 22 at 6:35pm. For more information click here. Tickets are $18 and must be ordered by July 31. Make this day a great day and I hope to see you in worship on Sunday! Pastor Jack Comments are closed.
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