Weekly Devotions 6/8-6/12
I know I have a spare tire somewhere in the back of the car, but I never think about it and have no idea how to even get it out, much less exchange it for a flat tire. I suppose in an emergency, I could pull out the manual and
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Weekly Devotions 6/1-6/5
Yesterday, I listened to a panel discussion by United Methodist Church leaders on how the church can respond as we seek justice and peace in response to the sin of racism. The Rev. Dr. Tori Butler of Good Hope Union UMC spoke passionately about lament, referring to it as the
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Weekly Devotions May 25-29
“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” This was the second verse from Philippians we examined in our Max Lucado study, “Anxious for Nothing.” After telling the believers in Philippi to “Rejoice in the Lord always,” and make a daily decision for themselves to remember and
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Weekly Devotions May 18-22
Our very own Angela Peabody was featured in the current issue of The Upper Room daily devotional. The Upper Room has given us permission to reprint her devotion (see copyright notice at the conclusion of this email). Congratulations Angela, and thank you for sharing your faith story with so many!
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Weekly Devotions May 11-15
“Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” This verse from Philippians was the basis of our first week’s discussion of the Max Lucado study, “Anxious for Nothing.” The author assures us this is not a call to be in a continual state of happiness and celebration,
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Helping Haitian Angels Update
Here is the latest news from Helping Haitian Angels, as of May 2020. Centreville UMC continues to support Helping Haitian Angels at Kay Anj Village .
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News from our Missionaries – May 8, 2020
Here are some recent updates from the missionaries we support. There is no report this month from Ellyn Dubberly. Ellyn was in the United States when the shutdown happened, and has not yet been able to return to El Salvador to rejoin her husband and daughter. We hope to hear
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Weekly Devotions May 4-8
Friday Devotion with Rebecca Shepherd Devotion Pocket Verses Matthew 6:33 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” About 4 years ago, I started meeting with a small group of women for Bible studies. We read and study all
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