Someone who isn’t part of Jesus’ own circle is casting out demons in Jesus’ name, and the disciples want him stopped. They appeal to Jesus, as Joshua did to Moses about the elders who prophesied without official authorization. Like Moses, Jesus refuses to see this as a threat. Jesus welcomes good being done in his name, even when it is not under his control. The circle we form around Jesus’ word must be able to value good being done in ways we wouldn’t do it, by people we can’t keep tabs on.

from Sundays and Seasons

Please take safety precautions as the storm approaches, and follow Henry County Emergency Management on Facebook for updated information.  

It's time to begin our elections process.  We are seeking names for our nominating committee for the 2024-2025 cycle.  If you know someone who would be willing to serve, and who you think would do a good job, please submit their name to Pastor William.  The committee will be elected on Sunday, October 6.  

Thank you to everyone who has and continues to bring in food items for our food pantry.  Please check on the food pantry to be sure it stays stocked up.  Have you seen our chalkboard in the narthex?  It has a list of items needed for that week.  This week we could use canned fruit and rice or pasta side dishes.  

Our annual yard sale has been scheduled for the first Saturday in October, October 5.  Bring in your sale items!  They will be kept in the youth room until we need more room.  Items will be priced and organized on October 4, we have sign up sheets for pricing, set up, sale hours, and tear down.  Proceeds from the yard sale go toward our Thanksgiving food box ministry.  

Our barbecue benefiting Hands of Hope Clinic has also been scheduled for the first Saturday in October, October 5.  Tickets are available for pre-sale.  Please take some tickets to sell to friends and neighbors! 

We have 5 Sundays this month!  Join us on Sunday September 29th for a 5th Sunday potluck.