Week of September 1, 2024

Epworth United Methodist Church Is Congregation-Led, and ALL Are Welcome!

We are excited to kick-off the fall with you this week at Epworth!

This Sunday, September 8th we will have worship outdoors; bring a chair and enjoy God's beautiful creation. After worship we will have a lunch of stone soup to celebrate the work that the Weed and Water families have done over the summer in the garden.

Come and pick a tomato, enjoy others’ company and remember that God Loves You! Join Us!

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There is a new path to walk to the garden. Come check it out! The path was made by a Scout working toward Eagle Scout, along with other members of his troop, and

we are so Thankful for their hard work!

Yes! Tomatoes are ripening!

Pick what you can use or share!

Community Prayers Shared

In the words of Bishop Lynette Plambek -

Be an eco-tone, not an echo chamber. An echo chamber merely reflects your own being with like-minded people. Eco-tones are where two or more systems meet. The edges of all integrate. As in an eco-tone system, Jesus tells us to walk on the edge. We, as Christians, go to the edges - the ends of the earth. When we sing, “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, we acknowledge that it is every voice.

A Prayer for Labor Day

O God, you have bound us together in this life. Give us grace to understand how our lives depend on the courage, the industry, the honesty, and the integrity of all who labor. May we be mindful of their needs, grateful for their faithfulness, and faithful in our responsibilities to them; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

We pray for Mary Ann Davis, who has had a fall and will need surgery. She is at Abbot NW Hospital. We pray for our dear sister that she will know that God’s loving, comforting arms surround her.

We were so thankful to have had Nancy C. with us in worship a Sunday ago. Bless her in all her endeavors.

We pray with Cynthia’s friend whose brother is hospitalized. Bring, love, comfort, and healing, we pray, O God.

We pray for the Berg, Nguyen, and Long families as they mourn the death of their husband, father, grandfather, and uncle Bob Berg. Bob was friend to so many and always a friend to Epworth. Bring comfort and love to grieving hearts we pray.

We pray with Cheryl as last week she was with her dear kitty in his last hours of life. Bring comfort and love, we earnestly pray, O God.

We pray with Nan and all the Clawson and Rice families, as they grieve the death of their dear “Bud” Clawson. “A caring man of many talents, he left an indelible mark on this family and friends.” Bring love and comfort, O God.

We pray for Jon’s friend from work, who suffered a fall that has left him paralyzed. This occurred only two months short of his retirement. Bring, hope, love and recovery we pray.

We pray with Marcia and Aaron - joy for Dom who has now passed his driver’s test. We pray for his parents as well, as Dom goes forth on yet another of life’s journeys.

We pray in gratitude for Mary Ellen’s grandson, Mark, who was greatly blessed while buying groceries. He promptly paid it forward for another shopper. Thank you God, for benevolent people who enrich our lives.

We give thanks, with Jean G., that Mike continues to recover. We pray also for Jean, who struggles day by day on this long journey. Bring her hope, love, and happiness, we pray.

We give thanks with Marcia for a great Reconciling gathering that she attended with her parents. We open wide our world for all. May everyone have the very best.

We pray for Shirley’s nephew, David, as he struggles with significant health issues. Happy Birthday, David! May you be surrounded with God’s love.