This month we are focusing on practicing gratitude as a spiritual discipline. Each day, write down 3 things you are grateful for and see how it lifts your heart and spirit!
You can click here to download and print a gratitude calendar, or contact the church office for a printed copy.
Click here for today's Children's Bulletins and here for the answer sheet. Click here for Thanksgiving placemats to color, here for a Thanksgiving craft, and here for Thank You cards to color. If you are unable to print these items, please contact the office for printed copies.
Prayer Requests
Please reply to this email with your prayer requests.
Prayers for Joyce & Edward Smith (Ola Mullikin's parents): Healing for Edward, patience and strength for the family.
Prayers of healing for Lucy Kunkler's sister, Mary
Prayers for Barbara (Joe's mother)
Prayers for family of Gary Rehberg (Joe Talbott's good friend who died recently)
Prayers of healing for Geraldine Young (Eric Young's Aunt)
Prayers for Tom Mahaffey (Ostrom brother-in-law): Patience and healing.
Prayers for Glenn & Marilyn Green: patience, strength, healing and endurance
Prayers of healing for Pat McBride
Prayers for Dottie Holten: strength and endurance
Prayers of thanksgiving for new babies and the hope they inspire
Prayers of healing for Amy Biggs
Prayers of healing for Ashley Hanson
Prayers of healing for Katy Adams
Prayers of healing for Kathy Van Sandt
Travel mercies for those traveling on land, air, and sea
Prayers for those facing difficult decisions
Prayers for the end of divisiveness in our country
Continued prayers for Martha Ellen, Rieta, and all those who grieve
Prayers for Cindy Dye: healing
Prayers for Bernadine Jackson: patience and strength
Please reply to this email with your prayer requests!
Ways to Give
Thank you for your consistent giving! Your generosity allows us to continue our ministries with people in need in our community. There are many ways to give:
Use the "bill pay" or "auto draft" options of your bank or credit union. Contact your bank to learn more.
Text Your Offering
Safely text your donation through the Give+ app. Learn more here.
AmazonSmile
Click here to select Homer UMC as your charity on Amazon.
Spiritual Wellness Resources
Exploring Spiritual Practices
We practice spiritual disciplines so that when difficult times arise, we have tools to keep us grounded in peace, hope, joy, and love. Click here to watch Pastor Lisa's YouTube channel, Raven Fed.
Pastor Lisa's Current Schedule
Work Days: Sunday - Friday
Day Off: Saturday
Pastor Lisa is now serving as the pastor of Homer UMC 3/4 time and as the Alaska Director of Connectional Ministries 1/4 time. Please call or email to make an appointment.
Over the course of the week, if you are in need of comfort and worship, "visit" some of the other Alaskan United Methodist churches to watch their worship services. Click here to see the list of churches offering online worship.