Come and worship!

Join us Sunday for worship at 10:15 a.m. in person or online here. Larry Esposito will lead us in worship. We will celebrate communion led by the Rev. Dan Daniels. If you are participating at home, please provide yourself with bread or crackers (any type) and juice (any kind).  Preview Sunday's bulletin here.

UMCOR aids flood-ravaged Nigeria

Flood survivors in the Nigeria Episcopal Area are getting much needed food and other support through a $150,000 grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

Last year, severe flooding between June and November killed more than 600 people and displaced some 1.4 million in the region.

Nigeria Episcopal Area Bishop John Wesley Yohanna expressed appreciation as the resources were distributed in Jalingo.

“Brothers and sisters,” he said, “what we are witnessing today is the act of God through the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries.”

Read more at this link.

Thursday's lunch in Louisville

The Ladies Lunch Bunch gathered this morning at Casa Alegra in Louisville with eight coming out to enjoy lively conversation and great fellowship. 

The September gathering will be on the 7th at Murphy's Tap House in Louisville.

Global Ministries EarthKeepers Training

Global Ministries seeks U.S.-based United Methodists to lead grassroots environmental projects that are action-oriented, antiracist, bold and entrepreneurial. Global Ministries EarthKeepers is a training program to launch and grow environmental projects in your own community. Training topics include eco-theology, antiracism, community organizing and project planning. All participants plan a project during the training.

The next EarthKeepers training events will be held Oct. 5-8, 2023 in Denver. Attend the training closest to you to minimize travel emissions, while still engaging with other people attending trainings being held in other locations. This strategy is designed to support Global Ministries commitment to just and equitable net-zero emissions.
 
The Application Deadline is August 23, 2023. Find details and the application here: https://umcmission.org/earthkeepers.

Wednesday Weeders!

Each Wednesday morning during the summer months a group of faithful volunteers gathers to tend to the church grounds at St. Paul's UMC. This morning the workers were encouraged by a gaggle of geese from the nearby Viele Park!

Wednesday with the Wesleys

Thy mind throughout my life be shown,

While, listening to the wretch's cry,

The widow's and the orphan's groan,

On mercy's wings I swiftly fly,

The poor and helpless to relieve,

My life, my all, for them to give.

Thus may I show the Spirit within,

Which purges me from every stain,

Unspotted from the world and sin,

My faith's integrity maintain;

The truth of my religion prove,

By perfect purity and love.

~ Charles Wesley

A prayer for teachers

Dear God,

As countless teachers begin to prepare for a new school year ahead, grant them an abundance of Your wisdom. Prepare their hearts to welcome and love our loved ones, and may we make sure to show them love and respect in return. Give them grace as they help students who aren’t thriving, courage to say what needs to be said, tools and knowledge on how and when to speak love, and strength when they feel weak. When they feel unseen, remind them that no moment goes unnoticed. They are shaping the future in one million small - yet incredibly important - ways every day. We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the gift of learning they share with our children. Bless them, Lord, and may they see even just a glimpse of how their faithfulness will forever impact generations to come. Amen.

Amen.