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Thursday, April 2, 2020

A letter from Mozart Adevu

Dear Friends of St Paul's UMC, Boulder, CO

Greetings from my family and friends in Ghana. We all know how difficult the times are but Psalm 27:14 tells us to "Wait for the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart; I say wait on the Lord." In these times of this unprecedented pestilence, we as Christians should remain steadfast and prayerful and plead with the good Lord to get this scourge pass over us unscathed. We ask for God's abundant grace and His unending mercies. The Lord will remain faithful. We decree as in Isaiah 54:17 that "no weapons formed against us shall prosper." We should remain hopeful in the end and know the Lord will restore us; 3 John 1:2; is full of His promise; "Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth" 

This newsletter is just to enable you hear from me and know that my family and I are safe. We are looking forward to the end of this pandemic and when we could re-connect more happily again. I'm optimistic that we will meet in the Fall when I itinerate in the US. I still have a positive outlook at the end of this pandemic. The appeal we make every time to all is to get all to stay at home to lessen the risk for our overburdened medics and health personnel who are in the front-line.

The farmers whom you have supported also send their greetings and good wishes to you. They are in prayer with you and hope you will come out of this stronger. They have shared a little on their preparedness should the pandemic hit their communities. They have shared on how they are coping in their daily lives. They are grateful that you have been a blessing unto them.

Please send our love to All and keep safe!

Your Missionary

Mozart Adevu
Global Missions Missionary

Accra, Ghana

UMW Faith Talks

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to school and business closures, job loss, overwhelmed grocery stores and sick and stressed out family members. Places of worship are thinking through how to remain connected amidst mandates for social distancing to slow the spread of the virus. Even in the face of fear and uncertainty, we know faith is possible. Join FaithTalks for a live recording of the @UMWomen #FaithTalks podcast. 

You can join one or both sessions.
+First session is from Noon - 1 p.m. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WBWvUZDPR_u8rmvSSojyrg.

The second session is from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OSQ672aPSMiGGBsCXkaF5w.

Should you have questions for the panelists, please email them to me at jenniferr@spotlightpr.org.

Lenten Devotional for April 2


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The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, the only Son, our Lord.
He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit
and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died, and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of the saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

A wonderful morning "together"

We had a wonderful gathering this morning for the first-ever virtual coffee/tea gathering with nine present from St. Paul's UMC. 

Nine were able to join "together" via Zoom and Dan & Bets Daniels joined us by phone. 

Join us next Wednesday at 10:00 am for the second Mid-week coffee, tea, & more! Login to the Zoom meeting at this link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/454017451

Update on our website

We have a dedicated page on our website about how St. Paul's UMC is responding to the impact Covid-19 is having on our congregation and its ministries.

Visit this link for the latest from St. Paul's UMC - Boulder.

Wednesday with the Wesleys


Lenten Devotional for April 1

Victor Nizovtsev
The Fool’s Prayer
Text: Edward Rowland Sill (1841-1887)

The royal feast was done; the King
Sought some new sport to banish care,
And to his jester cried: "Sir Fool,
Kneel now and make for us a prayer!"
 
The jester doffed his cap and bells,
And stood the mocking court before;
They could not see the bitter smile
Behind the painted grin he wore.
 
He bowed his head, and bent his knee
Upon the Monarch's silken stool;
His pleading voice arose: "O Lord,
Be merciful to me, a fool!
 
Read the poem at this link.