Friday, July 3, 2009
Ecumenical Worship in the Park
There will be worship in the park on Sunday, July 19. NO CHURCH at the HCUMC or LeRoy Parish. Worship will be at 10 am. There will be a variety of musical numbers, a word from Pastor Dale, all hosted by Pastor Art. Bring your lawn chair, relax, and worship God.
South Central Presbyterian Partnership Pot Luck
There will be a special South Central Partnership Potluck in Leon Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 with Kathy Mahler. Kathy is the Des Moines Presbytery mission co-worker to El Salvador. Kathy is passionate about serving the people of Our Sister Parish (Companeros) and an excellent speaker. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen and learn.
What's Best
Student A scores “a perfect 10”, the only student to do so, but only expends a 70% effort in doing it. Student B, on the other hand, gives a “total effort of 100%”, the only one to do so, but only scores a “7”. Which is the best student?
Is Shawn Johnson really the best dancer?
At the Wayne County Fair one jar of applesauce is judged “Best of Show”. How is “best” determined? by whether it is tart enough, chunky enough, the perfect color, or interestingly presented?
I read a report earlier this month of the 10 Best Cities to live in. I wouldn’t want to live in any of them. Who decides what’s best? what’s best overall? and what’s best for me?
Doing My Best Sometimes I have actually done my best. Surprised me too! The goal of doing my best helps, but not always. I’ve learned that a relaxed pace is sometimes healthier, more productive and satisfying.
My best is different on different days, too I concentrate best in the morning. I exercise best in the late afternoon. I am not at my social best on Saturday night with my mind drifting toward Sunday’s coming. What is my best? And what’s best for me?
What’s Best for Me Aside from the obvious (like don’t drink and drive), if I don’t know what’s best for me, how can anyone else? Oh, others have been a great help to me, for sure. When I ask they share what they think is best. Their advice is helpful and worth considering. But it isn’t always the best. Do you know what’s best for me?
What’s Best for Others Do you know what’s best for my family? or anyone else?
Do you know what’s best for the economy? the church? our country? or “those” people?
I served as an inner-city pastor for 4 years. I spent a month in Ghana, West Africa. I was a chaplain in the National Guard, the national park system, and Valley Hope Alcohol Treatment facilities. I’ve been a pastor for 40 years, back east, out west, in Appalachia and in the heartland. I’ve read the Bible.
Two Things I’ve Learned First, as it applies to myself and what’s best for me – it’s up to me, like this little poem from my childhood says.
Good better best,
Never let it rest,
Till your good is better
And your better best.
And second, as it applies to what’s best for others, in whose shoes I’ve not walked.
God knows. And I’m not God.
Is Shawn Johnson really the best dancer?
At the Wayne County Fair one jar of applesauce is judged “Best of Show”. How is “best” determined? by whether it is tart enough, chunky enough, the perfect color, or interestingly presented?
I read a report earlier this month of the 10 Best Cities to live in. I wouldn’t want to live in any of them. Who decides what’s best? what’s best overall? and what’s best for me?
Doing My Best Sometimes I have actually done my best. Surprised me too! The goal of doing my best helps, but not always. I’ve learned that a relaxed pace is sometimes healthier, more productive and satisfying.
My best is different on different days, too I concentrate best in the morning. I exercise best in the late afternoon. I am not at my social best on Saturday night with my mind drifting toward Sunday’s coming. What is my best? And what’s best for me?
What’s Best for Me Aside from the obvious (like don’t drink and drive), if I don’t know what’s best for me, how can anyone else? Oh, others have been a great help to me, for sure. When I ask they share what they think is best. Their advice is helpful and worth considering. But it isn’t always the best. Do you know what’s best for me?
What’s Best for Others Do you know what’s best for my family? or anyone else?
Do you know what’s best for the economy? the church? our country? or “those” people?
I served as an inner-city pastor for 4 years. I spent a month in Ghana, West Africa. I was a chaplain in the National Guard, the national park system, and Valley Hope Alcohol Treatment facilities. I’ve been a pastor for 40 years, back east, out west, in Appalachia and in the heartland. I’ve read the Bible.
Two Things I’ve Learned First, as it applies to myself and what’s best for me – it’s up to me, like this little poem from my childhood says.
Good better best,
Never let it rest,
Till your good is better
And your better best.
And second, as it applies to what’s best for others, in whose shoes I’ve not walked.
God knows. And I’m not God.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
4 Huge Events
Come and See what the Lord will do.
1-Day, all-day Vacation Bible School in Humeston at the Christian United Methodist Church. Saturday July 11th. Bring kids. Come help, or just be there to witness, share, encourage.
Ice Cream Social at the Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, Sunday July 12th, at 4:00 pm until 6 or 7 or so, sandwiches and desserts included. FWO
Humeston Watermelon Day Saturday July 18 - all day and night in the park.
Church in the Park, in Humeston at 10:00 am Sunday July 19th. Combined services offered by the Baptist and Christian/United Methodist churches.
1-Day, all-day Vacation Bible School in Humeston at the Christian United Methodist Church. Saturday July 11th. Bring kids. Come help, or just be there to witness, share, encourage.
Ice Cream Social at the Presbyterian Church in LeRoy, Sunday July 12th, at 4:00 pm until 6 or 7 or so, sandwiches and desserts included. FWO
Humeston Watermelon Day Saturday July 18 - all day and night in the park.
Church in the Park, in Humeston at 10:00 am Sunday July 19th. Combined services offered by the Baptist and Christian/United Methodist churches.
Golf Outing
David Street, Lew Hickok, Dan White and Kevin Cline represented Humeston CUMC at the annual golf outing sponsored by the Uppermidwest Region of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in Norwalk. Pastor Dale rode along. The team shot 7-under par and tied for 2nd with 4 other teams, but came up short of any prizes when the tie-breakers were applied.
David Street did win a prize - for his drive on one of the par 3 holes landing closest to the pin. Congratulations Dave. Perfect day!
David Street did win a prize - for his drive on one of the par 3 holes landing closest to the pin. Congratulations Dave. Perfect day!
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Day 3 - VBS at Garden Grove June 22-26
3rd day of VBS in Garden Grove. It just gets better and better. 15 kids tonight learning that Jesus gives them the Power to be Brave. Made slime for crafts. Yucky fun. Then outside for water balloons.
Kids keep requesting this energetic VBS version of There's Power in the Blood.
Kids keep requesting this energetic VBS version of There's Power in the Blood.
Day 2 - VBS at Garden Grove June 22-26
More kids tonight - 17. Wow! PTL. The theme was "Helping Others" and was based on the story of Jesus healing the blind man.
PB&J & chips for dinner. Chocolate pudding (mud) for snacks. Do you remember that in the Jesus story he healed the blind man by making mud and putting it on his eyes?
Couldn't go outdoors for games due to rain with lightening, so played Knots. Old game but new to everyone there and lots of fun.
More than doubled the weight of the coins everyone brought and last night the boys coins outweighed the girls. The money will be used to help Marion Missions build Shallow Wells in Malawi, Africa.
Watch video clips.
PB&J & chips for dinner. Chocolate pudding (mud) for snacks. Do you remember that in the Jesus story he healed the blind man by making mud and putting it on his eyes?
Couldn't go outdoors for games due to rain with lightening, so played Knots. Old game but new to everyone there and lots of fun.
More than doubled the weight of the coins everyone brought and last night the boys coins outweighed the girls. The money will be used to help Marion Missions build Shallow Wells in Malawi, Africa.
Watch video clips.
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