YOURS ARE THE HANDS OF CHRIST:  

THE PRACTICE OF FAITH

Sometimes we want to spiritualize our faith. What is important is to practice our faith as we take it out into the world and follow in the steps of Jesus. As we contemplate all that Jesus did with his hands, we are reminded to get busy with our own hands and feet and love of Christ wherever we are.

This Week:  "Teaching Hands" 

Deuteronomy 4:9-14  

We began our current sermon series on the Hands of Christ with "Serving Hands." This week Pastor Susan will preach about "Teaching Hands."

In the scripture text for this week we find Moses instructing the people of Israel to never forget the ordinances that the Lord had commanded them to follow. Moses says to the people to not forget the things they have seen and learned and to "make them known to your children and your children's children." 
Teaching our children is a very integral part of the Christian life, and this week in worship we will lift up the noble endeavor of being the hands of Christ by teaching.
 

We also come together to celebrate the 109th anniversary of our congregation. The foundation and memorials committee will say a few words in recognition of this anniversary. They have also graciously provided cake and punch in the Jones Narthex for this occasion and everyone is invited to enjoy a time of fellowship after the worship services. Members who have been a part of our congregation 40 years or more will also be recognized during the service this week.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee will introduce Rev. Don Francis to the congregation. Rev. Francis is a member of our congregation and will join the staff as Pastor of Legacy Ministry.

We have much to celebrate this weekend and it is wonderful to see that we are a vibrant and vital congregation after 109 years of ministry in this community. Please invite a friend or neighbor to join you this weekend in worship.
Blessings,

Pastor Wiley Gladney