Recently on vacation in wild and wonderful West Virginia we enjoyed the beauty of the leaves changing colors.

As I watched this phenomenon throughout the week it dawned on me that the leaves are actually dying.  It was a sobering moment.  How could death be so beautiful? 

I realized Fall is a season of change and death.  The days of getting shorter, it’s is rainy and getting cold.  What is beautiful about this season, other than the leaves?  The beauty is knowing that in the Spring God will give life to all that has died.

So it is with us.  As the season changes and we see more and more death around us, know that soon and very soon God will bring these things, and us to life.

Enjoy the beauty this week.

Pastor David.

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Revised Common Lectionary Readings:

• Monday, October 16, 2017: Psalm 97; Exodus 32:15-35; Jude 17-25
  OR Psalm 34; Exodus 19:7-20; Jude 17-25
• Tuesday, October 17, 2017: Psalm 97; Exodus 33:1-6; Philippians 3:13-4:1
  OR Psalm 34; Amos 9:5-15; Philippians 3:13-4:1
• Wednesday, October 18, 2017: Psalm 97; 2 Kings 17:7-20; John 6:25-35
  OR Psalm 34; Song of Solomon 7:10-8:4; John 6:25-35
• Thursday, October 19, 2017: Psalm 99; Exodus 33:7-11; 3 John 9-12
  OR Psalm 96:1-9; Judges 17:1-6; 3 John 9-12
• Friday, October 20, 2017: Psalm 99; Exodus 31:1-11; 1 Peter 5:1-5
  OR Psalm 96:1-9; Deuteronomy 17:14-20; 1 Peter 5:1-5
• Saturday, October 21, 2017: Psalm 99; Exodus 39:32-43; Matthew 14:1-12
  OR Psalm 96:1-9; Isaiah 14:3-11; Matthew 14:1-12

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Sermon Notes

‘Having, First, gained all you can, and, Secondly saved all you can, Then “give all you can.” John Wesley

John Wesley’s sermon on Money:

http://www.umcmission.org/Find-Resources/John-Wesley-Sermons/Sermon-50-The-Use-of-Money

Scripture on Money: https://www.openbible.info/topics/money

Pastor David recommends:  Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu

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Pastor David’s schedule:

Subject to change based on needs of the congregation and community:

Daily Workout: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at The Natatorium

Monday: IN – Pastor David in the office 10:00  am – 1:00 pm

Tuesday: Out – Pastor David out of office

Wednesday:  IN – Pastor David office 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Meeting with Mentor: 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Pastor’s office

SPR Consult with D.S. 6:00 pm

Thursday: IN – Pastor David office 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Friday: Family Day

Saturday: Sermon Practice

Sunday: Worship: 10:30 am

Call or Text Pastor David: 740-343-9550

Best time to Contact: Monday – Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

Emergencies anytime: Emergencies include death in the family, hospitalizations, crisis of faith, etc.

Follow Pastor David on Facebook: facebook.com/pastordhf

 

Recently I was entering the gym for my morning workout.  As I approached the door a woman entering at the same time said, “Good Morning.”  I replied “Good Morning.”  My response surprised her as she said most people don’t reply good morning anymore.  I also surprised myself by greeting her.  I was not expecting to.  Why do we not greet strangers?

Continue reading “Good Morning with a Breath”

Find the Sunday readings for the Revised Common Lectionary here: http://lectionary.libraryhttp://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=148.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=40 

Daily Revised Common Lectionary Scripture Readings: http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/daily.php?year=A#id40

• • Monday, July 3, 2017: Psalm 47; Genesis 22:15-18; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
    OR Psalm 119:161-168; 1 Kings 21:1-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
  • Tuesday, July 4, 2017: Psalm 47; 1 Kings 18:36-39; 1 John 4:1-6
    OR Psalm 119:161-168; 1 Kings 21:17-29; 1 John 4:1-6
  • Wednesday, July 5, 2017: Psalm 47; Isaiah 51:1-3; Matthew 11:20-24
    OR Psalm 119:161-168; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Matthew 11:20-24
  • Thursday, July 6, 2017: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 25:19-27; Romans 7:1-6
    OR Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 1:1-6; Romans 7:1-6
  • Friday, July 7, 2017: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 27:1-17; Romans 7:7-20
    OR Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 2:6-13; Romans 7:7-20
  • Saturday, July 8, 2017: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 27:18-29; Luke 10:21-24
    OR Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 4:1-7; Luke 10:21-24

Scripture of the Week

• ⁴⁰ “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. ⁴¹ Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. ⁴² And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” Matthew 10:40-42

Find the Sunday readings for the Revised Common Lectionary here: http://lectionary.libraryhttp://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=148.vanderbilt.edu/texts.php?id=40 

Daily Revised Common Lectionary Scripture Readings: http://lectionary.library.vanderbilt.edu/daily.php?year=A#id40

• • Monday, July 3, 2017: Psalm 47; Genesis 22:15-18; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
    OR Psalm 119:161-168; 1 Kings 21:1-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12
  • Tuesday, July 4, 2017: Psalm 47; 1 Kings 18:36-39; 1 John 4:1-6
    OR Psalm 119:161-168; 1 Kings 21:17-29; 1 John 4:1-6
  • Wednesday, July 5, 2017: Psalm 47; Isaiah 51:1-3; Matthew 11:20-24
    OR Psalm 119:161-168; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Matthew 11:20-24
  • Thursday, July 6, 2017: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 25:19-27; Romans 7:1-6
    OR Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 1:1-6; Romans 7:1-6
  • Friday, July 7, 2017: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 27:1-17; Romans 7:7-20
    OR Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 2:6-13; Romans 7:7-20
  • Saturday, July 8, 2017: Psalm 45:10-17; Genesis 27:18-29; Luke 10:21-24
    OR Psalm 145:8-14; Zechariah 4:1-7; Luke 10:21-24

Scripture of the Week

• ⁴⁰ “Anyone who welcomes you welcomes me, and anyone who welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me. ⁴¹ Whoever welcomes a prophet as a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and whoever welcomes a righteous person as a righteous person will receive a righteous person’s reward. ⁴² And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” Matthew 10:40-42

Prayer for the Week:

“Hand of God, lead us into thy will. Amen!”