Loving and Learning in Lodi

            As we begin our fall series, Old Testament 101, it is only fitting that we look at the “Beginnings” we find in the opening chapters of Genesis. We’ll look at the goodness of creation…our messing it up…and our responsibilities. We’ll affirm God’s amazing-ness and God’s good intentions for all that was created.

                                                                                    See you Sunday!!

                                                                                                 Pastor Diane  

Prayer request since Sunday: Pastor Diane’s brother, Gary, died. Prayers for the family and for safe travels.

From our prayer time on Sunday, September 9^th:

Birthdays:

~Jamie Ritchie will be 10.  He's excited to celebrate - he likes birthdays!

~Stacey's friend just had a little girl - so it's her BIRTHday.

Anniversary:

~Jamie Ritchie was excited to share his mom and dad's anniversary.  Brian and Shannon were married 12 years ago, today.  Brian says the secret is "yes, dear".  Shannon says its patience and communication.

Joys:

~Cindy Namerow would like to wish Adam and all their Jewish friends, Happy Rosh Hashanah.  

~Colette Laughlin met Jack Hannah at the Columbus Zoo. She said he was so nice and personal. He was celebrating 40 years at the zoo.

~The family room is now open in the balcony.  If you need to take your kids there, feel free to do so.  You can still hear what is going on in the service.

Concerns:

~Linda Young was in Akron General.  She is home now with a wonderful nurse, named Harold.  

~Stacey's friend's husband passed away and her 30-year-old friend died of CF.

~Sandy Jameyson’s friend is recovering from colon cancer.

~Prayers for our service men and women and our unspoken concerns

Recovering: Garry Moore, Tom Repp, Ken Wiley, Charlie Brown

Cancer: Diane McMahon, Rich Serafin, Terry Gayner, Zachary, Delbert Miller

Families Grieving:  The Max Longsdorf family, The Jean Parker family, The Acey Baker family, The Lois Jockisch family, The Jim Hastings family, The Windy Klinect family, The Susie Hall family

Sunday, September 16^th, 2018

Liturgist:        Colette Laughlin                                             Greeters:  Leo & Chris Sparr

Hymns:           This Is My Father’s World                              verses 1 – 3                 #144

                      Come and Find the Quiet Center                                                         TFWS #2128

                        For the Beauty of the Earth                            verses 1 - 4                  #92

                                    A favorite of Melissa Laughlin

                        Grace Greater than Our Sin                            verses 1, 2 & 4 #365

Scripture                                Psalm 104:1, 10 - 24                          Common English Bible

Let my whole being bless the Lord!

Lord my God, how fantastic you are!

You are clothed in glory and grandeur!

You put gushing springs into dry riverbeds.

They flow between the mountains, providing water for every wild animal—

the wild donkeys quench their thirst.

Overhead, the birds in the sky make their home, chirping loudly in the trees.

From your lofty house, you water the mountains.

The earth is filled full by the fruit of what you’ve done.

You make grass grow for cattle;

you make plants for human farming in order to get food from the ground,

and wine, which cheers people’s hearts,

along with oil, which makes the face shine,

and bread, which sustains the human heart.

The Lord’s trees are well watered—

the cedars of Lebanon, which God planted, where the birds make their nests,

where the stork has a home in the cypresses.

The high mountains belong to the mountain goats;

the ridges are the refuge of badgers.

God made the moon for the seasons,

and the sun too, which knows when to set.

You bring on the darkness and it is night,

when every forest animal prowls.

The young lions roar for their prey, seeking their food from God.

When the sun rises, they gather together and lie down in their dens.

Then people go off to their work, to do their work until evening.

Lord, you have done so many things!

You made them all so wisely! The earth is full of your creations!

Leader:    The word of God for the people of God.                           People:    Thanks be to God.

THE CHURCH IN ACTION September 16 2018

Choir rehearses on Wednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. Come and join us!  

MONTHLY YOUTH GROUP MEETINGS: We are starting monthly Youth Group meetings this fall. I have one leader so far and am looking for two others who would lead the lesson time with our youth. I have curriculum for the meetings. If you can help with this, please let me know at dianebell7@msn.com or 719-648-9065. The dates for Youth Group are September 16th, October 28th, November 18th, and December 16th. You can sign up in Fellowship hall on Sunday.

ADULT STUDY OPPORTUNITY – “UNDERSTANDING OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS” - a 7-week adult study. Have you wondered about the spiritual gifts that God has given you, and how to recognize them? Consider this course that focuses on identifying and developing our spiritual gifts. The spiritual formation study is by Mary Lou Redding and includes short reflective, devotional readings five days a week, in-class sharing and lectio divina reading in class. Personal workbook fee: $7. Sign up in Fellowship Hall or contact Pastor Diane at 719-648-9065 or at dianebell7@msn.com. We will have a morning class on Tuesdays at 10-11:30 a.m. Classes begin September 25^th. Sign up ends this Sunday.