Rev. Moon’s Message for October 20, 2024 – Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost and Memorial Service

“Christ and Mary Magdalene, a Finnish Legend” (1890), based on “Noli me tangere” (‘touch me not’) in John 20:17, by Finnish painter Albert Edelfelt (1854–1905); from the collection of the Ateneum, Helsinki; taken from the Wikimedia Commons.

Dear Friends,

4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

— Philippians 4:4–7

May we embrace this peace daily, especially in moments of uncertainty or worry. Let us live in the assurance that God’s peace will continue to guard our hearts and minds as we place our trust in God.

  • Sun. Oct. 20 (11 AM–12 PM): Memorial service; Bells of Guildwood
  • Sun. Oct. 20 (1:30–2:30 PM): Read and Discuss, the online book study led by Cindy Similas/Maureen Monk
  • Wed. Oct. 30 (7:30–8 PM): Listen and Listen quiet prayer service
  • Sun. Nov. 10 (11 AM–12 PM): Remembrance Day Service

—Rev. Chuck Moon

A version of this message appeared in the Sunday, October 20, 2024, edition of Tidbits.