Hello Church Family!

As the seasons begin to shift from summer to fall, we are reminded that God is always leading us into new seasons of faith and growth. September will be a month full of connection, questions, and opportunities to grow together as a church family.

Make sure to check out all these ways to connect!

 

            Joint Worship Service – Grant UMC Bazaar -            September 14

This is always a highlight - worshiping together, sharing fellowship, and enjoying the gifts of our sister church community. Be sure to invite a neighbor or a friend to join us for this special day.

Sweet Harmony will lead worship at 10 a.m. Dinner at 11:30 a.m. The auction starts around 1:30 p.m.

The menu features homemade beef and noodles, Harvard beets, buttered corn, salads, pies, desserts, and drinks.

 

Confirmation Meeting – September 21 after worship

Confirmation will again be a Circuit-Wide Confirmation. We will rotate between a few different churches and have class following. More information will be given and questions answered at our meeting. Even if you are just curious, come and check it out. Confirmation is available for anyone 6th grade and up who has not yet been confirmed.

 

Faithful Connections Ministry – Sign-up papers      are on the table in the Upper Room.

This year, we are adding a twist! There will be 2 ways to participate.

1. Be paired with members of our congregation who are homebound or unable to attend worship regularly. These “pen pal,” participants will exchange letters, prayers, and words of encouragement from September through May.

2. Like last year, kids and adults will be paired up in a Secret Buddy Style. They will bring gifts or letters to the youth throughout the school year!

This ministry is a beautiful way to strengthen relationships across generations and remind one another that we are never alone in our faith journey.

 

Big Questions Sermon Series

Together, we’ll wrestle with questions many of us         hold deep in our hearts:

• What do I do with the Bible?

• Why are some Christians mean?

• Is it ok to doubt?

• Does any of this even matter?

These sermons are meant to be honest conversations about faith, scripture, and church life. Bring your curiosity, your doubts, and your prayers—we’ll journey together as we seek God’s wisdom and guidance.

 

I hope that we can step into this fall season with open hearts, trusting that God will meet us in our worship, our fellowship, and our service as we connect in many ways! 

Blessings to you all! 

Jess