LIVING and LOVING in LODI      November 1, 2020

From Pastor Pam……

Saints Alive!
This Sunday we celebrate the feast of All Saints in which we honor the great saints of the church throughout history and those who have walked with us and now return home to God.  This has always been one of my favorite days in the church year; this year in the face of the horrific death toll from Covid and the amazing courage and selflessness of those who care for the sick, the old saying “ Saints Alive “ comes to mind. As I recall the  deaths of so many in our nation, I reflect on how brief and unpredictable our lives can be and how important it is each and every day to pray for the grace to be a living Saint who heals, forgives, speaks and acts like Jesus. I thank God for the “Saints Alive”— healthcare workers and all of the other good, gracious and generous souls who in their daily lives are the hands and hope of God!

 

Weekly Scripture:     Matthew 5: 1-12

Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

5 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,

 ² and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

He said:

³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
⁴ Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
⁵ Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
⁶ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
⁷ Blessed are the merciful,  for they will be shown mercy.
⁸ Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
⁹ Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
¹⁰ Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹ “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

 

Hymns:  “For All the Saints”  (verses 1, 2, 4)  #711

   “Make Me A Channel of Your Peace”  #2171

   “Marching to Zion”  (verses 1, 4)  #733

Thank you

~ Dear Church Family thanks so very much for making this Pastor Appreciation so very special with your kind words, thoughtful cards and tasty treats!  I am so very blessed to be a part of this amazing congregation!         Rev. Pam

Happy Hundred! Our beautiful church building will be 100 years old next year.  This Sunday, after worship in Fellowship Hall, there will be a “starter” meeting to begin conversation, visioning, praying and planning for the Hundred Year of LUMC building celebration. Questions? Ask Pastor Pam or Larry Scott with any questions.

Advent Study:   Pastor Pam will lead an Advent Bible study on Zoom and / or e-mail on Adam Hamilton’s book: “Incarnation”. If you would like to engage in this study or have any questions, contact Pastor Pam.

 

Refrigerator swap!  The refrigerator at the parsonage stopped working.  Saturday morning, Donny and his son-in-law moved one of the church refrigerators to the parsonage.  Thank you for your help!

 

Noteworthy News and Needs: (Do you have something to share or want prayers? Share them with Dottie or Pastor Pam so we can include them in our weekly e-mail.)

 

~We are back in the sanctuary, BUT still on Facebook AND YouTube!!!!  The link will come Sunday afternoon (after the service) in an e-mail. You MUST click the link to be able to watch the service as it is private on YouTube.  *Our re-opening committee and leaders of the church are listening to our governor and local health department concerning the virus and the way it is spreading. We will keep our church family as safe as we can.*

 

                                                                 

The Lodi Tech Team:

Thank you Re. Donna Van Trees, Bob Wooley and Colin Laughlin for stepping up!  We will find ways to make our audio and video better, including PowerPoint, Testing Microphones, adding lighting, etc.  We’re thrilled to be reaching so many people virtually. Our World Communion Sunday Service had 78 views on Facebook and 30 views through our private site on YouTube! There are many ideas on how to better utilize these opportunities. We could use a few more members on our team! Text Katrina if interested or with ideas. (330-819-6890)  **Please keep in mind, all the recordings and links are still a work in progress. Doing our best!**

 

You can mail your offerings to:  Lodi UMC, PO Box 3, Lodi, OH  44254 

 

Rev. Pamela Buzalka       (216)-704-0307        pamelab23@hotmail.com