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Weekly Nurture Devotion
February 23: Seventh Sunday after Epiphany
Read Luke 6:27-38 Do you have any “enemies”? How do you treat them? Jesus taught those who would listen to him to love their enemies and do good to those that hate them. Imagine what it would be like in our schools, workplaces, homes, communities, nation, and world if we did so. Reach out to an “enemy” with love this week.
Worship -February 23 at 10:00 am
We welcome you to in-person or online worship services in the Sanctuary on
Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 10:00 am.
The Rev. Dr. Patricia Jarvis will be at the pulpit this Sunday. The sermon this Sunday is “ Asking Us to do the Impossible ” .
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me.
Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my eyes; illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my ears, that I may hear voices of truth thou sendest clear.
And while the wave notes fall on my ear, everything false will disappear.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my ears; illumine me, Spirit divine!
Open my mouth, and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere.
Open my heart, and let me prepare love with thy children thus to share.
Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see.
Open my heart; illumine me, Spirit divine! Amen.
SCRIPTURE Luke 6:27-38
“But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. Give to everyone who asks of you, and if anyone takes away what is yours, do not ask for it back again. Do to others as you would have them do to you. “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. If you lend to those from whom you expect to receive payment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. Instead, love your enemies, do good, and lend,
expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, for he himself is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. “Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap, for the measure you give will be the measure you get back.”
THE WORD OF THE LORD!
Thanks be to God!
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Upcoming Events
THE HANDWORK FOR MISSION group brings forth for dedication 7 baby blankets and 17 lap robes. These items will be donated to area nursing homes and the WV Right from the Start group. We pray that these items will provide warmth and comfort to whoever receives them.
Since the start of our mission work, we have made 472 hug rugs, 185 lap robes, 142 prayer shawls, 56 caplets, and 35 baby blankets plus supported Bridget's Cradles. May God bless our continued efforts to provide this service. Knit, crochet, or quilt? Join us each Thursday 1 to 4 in the parlor. We appreciate so much all who have donated materials over the past years.
The Bridgeview Food Ministry will be packing lunches this Sunday, February 23 after worship service.
DURING THE SEASON OF LENT we will be offering a study of the book Everywhere is Jerusalem by James Howell.
Starting on March 12 at 7:00 PM and continuing for the next 5 Wednesdays we will meet for about an hour every week and discuss a chapter of the book each time.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase through the church before the study begins. Class is limited to 12.
In Memory of Barbara Clark
January 10, 1957 -February 15, 2025
Barbara went to be with her mother and father at 10:15 pm on Saturday evening, February 15, 2025 at WV-Thomas Memorial Hospital. At her request, there will be no service. She will be cremated. Her sister, Susan Spurgeon, and a long-time friend, Kelly, were with her at her time of passing.
Urgent need for food!
Heart and Hand Food Pantry has an urgent need for food. They are asking for our assistance.
Their needs list follows:
Fruit, Rice, Beans, Jelly, Ravioli, Spaghetti Noodles, Crackers, Soup, Jiffy Mix, Ramen Noodles, Chicken Noodle Soup, or any other canned or boxed food.
There is also an urgent need for diapers of all sizes.