Hospitality and greeters are needed for our CityKids Preschool program during worship on November 23. Contact Tammy Taylor to volunteer.
Share the news! Beginning Nov 3, the church will be open for indoor walking upstairs. Hours are M-Th, 9:00 am – noon.
Week 4: A Disciple’s Lifestyle
Prayer for the week: God of abundance, thank you for trusting us with your gifts. Help us to use them with creativity and passion to connect with others and serve you with all we have and all we are. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Sunday – Luke 16:1-13
Monday – Luke 9:1-6
Tuesday – Luke 17:5-6
Wednesday – Acts 2:43-47
Thursday – Mark 2:18-20
Friday – Micah 6:6-8
Saturday – 1 Peter 2:16
DONATE FOOD ITEMS FOR THOSE IN NEED
Thank you for donating canned and boxed foods items for those in need in our surrounding community. If you see any great sale items this week at the store, feel free to buy one or two extra to donate once in a while.
WEDDING BELLS RANG SATURDAY
Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. McQueen!
REACH OUT AT OAK POINTE
Oak Pointe Worship is at 2:00 pm on the 4th Sunday of each month. Thank you to all who have volunteered to make this ministry a tremendous success. Extra greeters/hosts are always welcome (arrive at 1:30 pm). A Song Leader is needed for the November team. Also, a coordinator is needed to keep this ministry organized.
UPCOMING SERMON SCRIPTURES
November 2 -- 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12, CEB
November 9 -- 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, CEB
November 16 -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, CEB
BREAKTHROUGH PRAYER
WHAT'S GOING ON
Monday, Oct. 27, 10:00 am – Women’s Bible Study (Library)
Small Bell Choir (216)
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 9:00 am – Bible Study (211)
6:00–8:00 pm – Bell Choir practice (216)
Thursday, Oct. 30, 6:30 – Choir Practice
Sunday, Nov. 2 – All Saints Sunday
After church – New Member Class (Library)
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
8:45 am – Flock (201) 8:45 am – Prime Time Players (211) 9:00 am – Inductive Study Group (Hearth Room) 9:15 am –Youth, grade 6-12 (207)
October 26, 2025 - A Disciple's Lifestyle Luke 16:1-13
This scripture from Luke is Parable #4 out of 5 where Jesus is criticized for hanging around the wrong people. In a previous sermon, Pastor Christi stressed how scripture tells us that people matter above all. In verse 8, Jesus praised the manger. And he said that people of the light can learn from the shrewd manager.
Creativity uses God's gifts to better the world, redeeming ways for building God's world. Every human is made in the image of God who is the utmost in being creative. We're made to be creative, using all our time, talents, gifts, skills, whatever they may be..
Where are you already creative?
How could you use those skills to participate in God's work in this world?
John Wesley stated: "Earn all you can, save all you can, give all you can." All to build God's kingdom and for his purposes.
Commitment is not just about finances for building God's kingdom. It is about remembering the creativity God has given you.
We all have more to give than just dollars and cents.
Celebrate God's grace to give of your time, talents, skills and so much more. October 19, 2025 - The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:1-7, 10-14, 19
Philippians 4:4 states, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice!"
The women in today's scripture were facing anxiety. Do you know about anxiety and hardships? Paul wrote this scripture while in prison. He knew about anxiety and suffering. And yet, he tells the secret of being content. Fix your eyes on the one who gives contentment.
Bring your worries and troubles to God and others of faith. Pray through the midst of hardships. Pray for others in their times of need. Let go of worries. God will meet your every need. Trust God to care for you.
Constant prayer builds trust that God will provide for your every need. Peace and contentment grow in prayer.
What do you need today? Ask God for that.
What are you thankful for? Tell God.
God's love is bigger than your struggles. There is always something for which we can be grateful. Gratitude helps see God at work, on your side, showing your purpose.
God-given contentment builds us up.
Speak your needs. Grow closer to God.
