Loving and Learning in Lodi May 31 2020
Last week’s service was richly blessed with Missy
Laughlin’s, Larry Scott’s and Jane Corbus’ music along with Gene Barnhart and
Irene Scoot sharing about joys God had sent their way last week! A big THANK
YOU for their ministries to us!
Being generous in giving and gracious in receiving are
hallmarks of ways to honor God’s generosity and graciousness to us! As a
generous congregation, you’ll see some additional ways in this email that we
can help others during this pandemic while staying close to our homes. As
individuals, we can daily…humbly receive anew the love and grace of God as
given to us through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus!
Missing you all…but grateful to carry you all in my heart,
Pastor Diane
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Hymns: O Spirit of the Living God verses
1 - 3 #539Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying sing once TFWS #2193
Where Charity & Love Prevail verses
1, 3 & 6 #549
Freely, Freely verses
1 & 2 #389
I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that
at last you renewed your concern for me. Indeed, you were concerned, but you
had no opportunity to show it. I am not saying this because I am in need, for I
have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be
in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of
being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether
living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me
strength.
Yet
it was good of you to share in my troubles. Moreover, as you Philippians know,
in the early days of your acquaintance with the gospel, when I set out from
Macedonia, not one church shared with me in the matter of giving and receiving,
except you only; for even when I was in Thessalonica, you sent me aid more than
once when I was in need. Not that I desire your gifts; what I desire is that
more be credited to your account. I have received full payment and have more
than enough. I am amply supplied, now that I have received from Epaphroditus
the gifts you sent. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice,
pleasing to God. And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of
his glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory for ever and ever.
Amen.
Greet
all God’s people in Christ Jesus. The brothers and sisters who are with me send
greetings. All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who
belong to Caesar’s household. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your
spirit. Amen
Leader: The Word of God for the people
of God. People: Thanks be to God.
THE CHURCH IN ACTION
Lodi United Methodist
Church YouTube Channel: For your viewing pleasure…all the videos we’ve
done together these past 4 years are now posted on a YouTube channel. Simply go
to YouTube and search for ‘Lodi United Methodist Church.’ A few ads pop up
first, but if you scroll down a bit, you’ll see a picture of our church. Click
on it and you’re on your way! If you have any problems, let Pastor Diane know,
and she’ll help you.
FYI—On Monday, June 1st at 7pm, our
staff, leadership, and Trustees will be meeting by Zoom, phone, and in social
distancing to begin discussing how and when we will proceed with any
re-opening. Our Conference has been giving us guidelines and suggestions. The
link to that information is at the end of this announcement. Please keep our leaders
in your prayers as they discern what our next steps are. https://www.eocumc.com/coronavirus/_pdf/ChurchBuildingGuidelines.pdf.
COVID-19 Response: The United
Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is receiving donations to help those is
need during this pandemic. 100% of your gifts will go to this project, Sheltering
in Love. Donations will be disbursed quickly and efficiently to address
health concerns, food insecurity, water and hygiene limitations and other
pressing needs. If you want to give, please put COVID-19 in the memo line of
your check.
School My Sheep
2020: Donations needed are
listed below. Thank you for all you do in our community!
For all grades: We need
book bags small, medium, and large for boys and girls.
For Elementary: We need
zippered pencil pouches.
The schools have asked
for over-ear headphones, and wireless mouse sets again. If members would like
to contribute monetarily, we’ve found companies that sell those products with
bulk pricing. We’ll do the best we can.
It’s been a tough year for us as well.
Middle School and High
School Supplies:
College ruled filler
paper College ruled 1-subject notebooks Highlighters
Post-it notes Colored pencils Index cards
2-pocket folders with
prongs 1” binders
Feeding Medina County food pick up for all county residents (no
forms or income requirements) on Thursdays going forward at 7:30 a.m. at the County fairgrounds.
www.feedingmedinacounty.org/
Please save your plastic caps & lids for a “buddy bench” at
Sylvia Anderson’s great nephew, Braden’s school.
Contact Information for Pastor Diane: Phone/Text: 719-648-9065 ~ Email: dianebell7@msn.com
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118 Evergreen Dr., Lodi, OH 44254
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