''Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it i the blood that is in the basin, and touch the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin." We are covered by the blood of Christ.
The scripture lesson for Sunday, October 1st, is Exodus 12:21-32. The sermon title is "The Finger of God."
Soup Luncheon follows worship this Sunday!
This Sunday is a communion Sunday. The invitation to the Lord's Supper is extended to all who have been baptized and made a profession of faith. Access to the Lord's Table is not a right conferred upon the worthy, but a privilege given to the undeserving who come in faith, repentance, land love.
THIS WEEK...
Sunday, October 1st @ Noon, Soup Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall.
Monday, October 2nd @ 10 AM, Baby Quilting
Wednesday, October 4th @ 6 AM, Men's Prayer Time.
Saturday, October 7th @ 10 AM, Memorial Service for Kathy Erdner
LOOKING AHEAD...
On Sunday, October 8th @ 5 PM, there will begin a new study called THE TRIAL AND TESTIMONY OF THE EARLY CHURCH. This is a video-based course with 30 minute videos that tells "The amazing story of early Christianity and how it thrived despite repeated attempts to suppress it." Each lesson will last approximately one hour, so everyone can be home before dark!
The Christian Education Committee is meeting October 10th @ 7 PM.
The Mission Committee will meet Saturday, October 14th @ 9:30 AM to work on a budget for 2024.
Blessing Bags will be handed out Sunday, October 15th. These are a for a food drive for the Feed My Sheep Food Pantry in Slippery Rock. A list of suggested items to donate will be on a bulletin insert on October 15th.
The Trustees have a scheduled a WORK DAY! for Saturday, October 21st. Work will begin at 8 AM and finish around Noon. Help is always needed and appreciated! Lunch will be provided. It is important to take care of the Lord's House.
Next Soup Supper will be Friday, October 27th, 4:30-6:30 PM..
Our Mission Offering Speaker this year will be Sarah Bowen from the Promise of Life crisis pregnancy center in New Castle and Slippery Rock. Sarah will speak to the Friends Sunday School class and then again briefly to the congregation during worship on Sunday, November 12th.
"...the LORD will pass over the door and will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses to strike you." The blood of Christ saves us from death.
Soli Deo Gloria, Pastor Jeff