Rev. Moon’s Message for September 8, 2024 – Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

“Jesus Healing a Deaf-mute” by Dutch painter Bartholomeus Breenbergh (before 13 November 1598 – after 3 October 1657); from the collection of the Louvre; taken from the Wikimedia Commons.

Congratulations to Rev. Chuck on his 3rd anniversary with us!

Dear Friends,

It’s hard to believe we are already heading into September. Many activities will be resuming, and here are the starting dates for some programs:

  • Sun., Sept. 8: Welcome Back BBQ
  • Sun., Sept. 15: We are excited to officially welcome Lorelee Sankarlal as Sunday School Coordinator (and Sunday School resumes).
  • Wed., Sept. 18 (10–11 AM): Care Group Support Group.
  • Wed., Sept. 25 (7:30–8 PM): Listen and Listen, the quiet prayer service.
  • Wed., Oct. 9 (7–8 PM): Mind and Heart Bible Study.
  • Wed., Oct. 16 (7–8 PM): Grief Support Group information meeting.
  • Fri., Oct. 18 (1–2 PM): Read and Pray, the faith and prayer group.
  • Sun., Oct. 20 (1:30–2:30 PM): Read and Discuss, the online book study.

Thomas à Kempis prays:

Grant me the grace, O God, to know what I should know, to love what I should love, to praise what pleases you, and to cherish everything that is precious to you. Keep me from judging simply by what my eyes see, or my ears hear; help me to know the difference between appearance and spiritual reality. Above all, may I have the grace always to seek your joy.
Amen.

May this prayer be our prayer as we enter the season of new beginnings. May God give us peace and strength as we journey together. May God deepen our trust in Him and our love for each other.

—Rev. Chuck Moon