Scripture: Psalm 100
Devotional: Thomas à Kempis
A person who cares nothing for praise or blame knows great inward peace…. Praise does not make you holier than you are, nor blame more wicked. You are exactly what you are, and cannot ever be any better or worse than that, in the eyes of God. Attend to what is really within you, then, and you will not care what others say of you. People look at externals, but God looks at the heart. They weigh actions; God knows your intent…. To feel no need of human support and assurance is a mark of inward confidence – of those who truly walk with God in their hearts.
Source: The Imitation of Christ
Prayer: Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
Where there is injury, pardon;
Where there is doubt, faith;
Where there is despair, hope;
Where there is darkness, light;
Where there is sadness, joy;
O Divine Master,
Grant that I may not so much seek
To be consoled as to console;
To be understood as to understand;
To be loved as to love.
For it is in giving that we receive;
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen. 

This summary compares proposals from various groups, in alphabetical order, about the structure of The UMC. It does not include proposals from individuals. Further details are in the documents and legislation. All proposals will be open for amendments at General Conference and may be subject to Judicial Council review. Updated on 1/7/20. Click the link below to view the proposals. 

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Help Stock Our Mason County Food Pantry- We have a grocery basket which will be used to collect needed items on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Some things needed are: diced tomatoes, canned fruits (no prunes, please), canned vegetables, canned meat, spaghetti, mac & cheese & powdered milk. If you are giving something from your own pantry, please check the expiration dates. 

DUE TO ON GOING CONCERNS OF COVID-19, ALL YOUTH RELATED ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

This wonderful after school ministry for children in grades 1– 5 involves snacks, recreation, music, Bible stories, and Bible activities. We are still in need of adult volunteers. If you would like to find out what is involved, please email or call Carol Ann. The registration forms are available below or on the Forms page of our website. You can also pick one up in the Church Social Hall or in the Church Office. If your child is a part of the Methodist Church, they will also need to fill out an updated Child/Youth Release Form. 

ALL YOUTH in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us  on Wednesdays at 6:30. Our usual weekly schedule begins at 6:30 with a meal provided by volunteers, then 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Fellowship, Bible study, games, and mission projects. 

ADULTS: Our youth LOVE the wonderful variety of meals that you provide! Please sign-up on the sheet in the Social Hall for a date that is convenient for you. We anticipate 25-30 youth each week.

Choir practice is every Wednesday at 5:15 P.M. If you love to sing the music of the church, come and join us. We have several members that don’t read music! We’ll help you learn what you need to know. All who enjoy singing with a group, ages middle school to senior citizens, are welcome. We usually sing special music twice a month.

If you would like to share your musical gifts (including instrumental) with the church, please contact Jean Reardon, Lori Slocum, or the church office.