Loving and Learning in Lodi May 10 2020

           Last week’s service was richly blessed with Missy Laughlin’s and Larry Scott’s music. A big THANK YOU for their ministries to us!

           As Mother’s Day approaches, we start remembering how women have influenced our lives for good. We remember our mothers, sisters, aunts, grandmothers, nieces, and all the other incredible women in our lives who have helped to shape us and encouraged us through the years. These women shine in our lives like the stars in the night sky! We thank God for each of them and pray for God’s greatest blessings to come their way this week!

                                                      Missing you all…but grateful to carry you all in my heart,

                                                                 Pastor Diane

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Hymns:         Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise                             verses 1 - 4                                #103
                      Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying                                 sing once                                TFWS #2193

                      Majesty, Worship His Majesty                                           sing once                          #176

                      This Little Light of Mine                                                               

Scripture                                       Philippians 2:12 - 18                    Common English Bible

           Therefore, my loved ones, just as you always obey me, not just when I am present but now even more while I am away, carry out your own salvation with fear and trembling. God is the one who enables you both to want and to actually live out his good purposes.

           Do everything without grumbling and arguing so that you may be blameless and pure, innocent children of God surrounded by people who are crooked and corrupt. Among these people you shine like stars in the world because you hold on to the word of life. This will allow me to say on the day of Christ that I haven’t run for nothing or worked for nothing. But even if I am poured out like a drink offering upon the altar of service for your faith, I am glad. I’m glad with all of you. You should be glad about this in the same way. Be glad with me!

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

THE CHURCH IN ACTION

School My Sheep Update from Katrina Morgan:  Hello!  Missing you and hoping everyone is well! It’s hard to believe, but  we're only 2 months away from really gearing up and getting ourselves organized for School My Sheep. Luckily, because so many people were self-isolating at home, many cleaned out closets and drawers.  As a result, we've had 12 bags of clothes donated as well as several boxes of school supplies. How nice that this wonderful community event has a life of its own and has been rumbling along in the background. Look for a list of needed supplies as we will be inventorying soon!

From Elva Dunham: There is a new Christian radio station “Heartfelt Radio” (WKJA, P. O. Box 442, Barberton, OH) at 91.9 FM. All day news, weather, Scripture, messages/Bible Stories…grace, mercy, peace from God. Elva has been enjoying and being blessed by the station’s ministries and hopes you will be too!

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 ~

118 Evergreen Dr., Lodi, OH 44254