Thursday, September 26th, 2024 |
Worship Sunday: 09/29/24
Centering Music:
Träumerei by Schumann
Geoffrey Stemen, piano
Hymns:
TFWS #2009 O God Beyond Praising
UMH #374 Standing On the Promises of God vv. 1, 2, & 4
Scripture:
Matthew 14:22-24
(8:30 AM) Lucy Smith
(11 AM) Dr. John Fletcher
Offertory:
Like a River in My Soul by Tim Osiek
(8:30 AM) Small Ensemble
(11 AM) Chancel Choir
Sermon:
"Patience for the Way of Passage"
Rev. Katie McKay Simpson
Postlude:
How Great is Our God arr. Carol Tornquist
Geoffrey Stemen, piano
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- Serve and Grow at UUMC
- Front Yard Bikes Bash
- Kids Hope News
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Upcoming at UUMC: Exploring Doubt (Week Five), Centering Prayer, Women's Walk to Emmaus, Blessing of the Pets, Grief Group, State of the Church Gathering, Fall Festival
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As we discover more about following the call that God has on our lives, we invite you to visit our Serve Form. This form has all the ways that a person can serve in our church. It ranges from Kids Hope to Small Group Leader to HOPE Ministries to being a worship volunteer. We hope you will take the time to check it out. | |
UUMC ministries help church members find meaningful, relevant ways to strengthen their relationship with Christ. Make weekday small groups part of your routine. We'd like to invite you to visit our Grow Form and find your place at one of our intended groups. We have groups that are all women, all men, and couples. | |
The Front Yard Bikes Bash is this Sunday, September 29th from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the BREC Botanical Gardens.
This bash is intended to bring together families and community leaders to share in their love of bike rides while raising money to help Front Yard Bikes in its mission to help youth in our community develop healthy, fulfilling, and productive lives.
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We are officially up and running with our 5th Grade Garden Team, our 1st and 4th Grade One-on-One Mentors, and our 4th Grade Book Clubs! Our volunteers are the BEST and the kids adore spending time with them. All volunteering takes place on Tuesdays so please remember us in prayer each week as we set about transforming young lives.
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Shirley Flake
Director of Kids Hope
shirley@universitymethodist.org
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September Sermon Series: Exploring Doubt | |
We often believe that doubt is the enemy of faith. However, doubt can actually be the bedrock of a richer faith life. Using Brian McLaren’s book Faith After Doubt as a guide, we’ll be journeying with our doubts throughout this series. We encourage you to dig deeper into the questions you dare not ask out loud in church. We’ll encourage you to work through those questions in this series.
View the Week Five Devotional Guide
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Centering Prayer is a contemplative Christian meditation practice designed to deepen one's relationship with God by fostering a state of interior silence. It involves choosing a sacred word, symbol, or phrase that serves as a focal point to help the practitioner let go of distractions and enter into a quiet, receptive state of being. The practice is typically done for about 20 minutes, twice a day, and is intended to create a space for encountering God’s presence beyond thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences. Centering Prayer emphasizes consent to God's action within and seeks to cultivate a deeper awareness of God’s indwelling presence in everyday life.
Centering Prayer will be held on Wednesdays, from noon-12:30 p.m. on Zoom beginning next Wednesday, October 2nd, 2024.
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Women’s Walk to Emmaus: October 3rd-6th at Broadmoor United Methodist Church. The Focus of Emmaus is God as known in Jesus Christ and how that finds expression in the local church.
The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, and places of work. Emmaus lifts up the way for our grace-filled life to be lived and shared with others. The Walk to Emmaus events (separate Women’s Walk and Men’s Walk) is a three-day experience which takes a New Testament look at Christianity as a lifestyle. It is a weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people, and through them their families, congregations, and the world in which they live. Emmaus is a combined effort of laity and clergy toward the renewal of the church.
If you are interested in participating, please email Marianne Herbert at marianne.herbert@hotmail.com.
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Join us and the University Presbyterian Church for the Blessing of the Pets. We invite you and your furry family members to gather with us on Sunday, October 6th at 5:30 p.m. in the back parking lot. This will be a great gathering to roll us into October together.
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Have you lost a friend, family member, or someone you are close to recently? We understand that losing someone close to you is a deeply personal and challenging journey. During such a difficult time, you don't have to walk this path alone. We warmly invite any person interested to join this new Grief Group. It can be seen as a compassionate and confidential space where you can share, listen, and find comfort alongside others who have also experienced loss.
This group will begin on Monday, October 7th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in the Parlor at University United Methodist Church. This group will run for eight weeks on Mondays. It will be led by Ki Addison. The book being used is called Understanding Your Grief: 10 Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart by Alan D. Wolfelt, PH.D. The church will provide copies for any person wanting to participate.
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State of the Church Gathering: | |
Join us on Sunday, October 13th, at 10 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall as we celebrate Two Years of Accomplishments in the UUMC Vision Process. Let's come together to commemorate all we have achieved in 2024 and the next steps for 2025. We will have ample opportunity to process in small groups, ask questions, and provide valuable feedback regarding our next steps. | |
Get ready for a fantastic evening of fun, food, and fellowship! Our Fall Festival is happening on October 27th from 4:30 - 6 p.m. at University Presbyterian Church, and we’re partnering with them to make this event unforgettable. Enjoy candy, games, a chili cook-off, and plenty of other surprises for all ages!
Parking is available in our church lot or in the space between both churches. Then, head over to University Presbyterian’s parking lot where the festivities will take place. Don’t miss this opportunity for community and celebration – we can’t wait to see you there!
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Fall Fest Candy Donations: |
Fall Fest is a wonderful chance for us to serve children in our community. Children will be able to play games, collect candy, and meet new friends in a safe/secure environment. There are a couple of ways that you can support this event:
If you have any questions, you can contact Joe LeBoeuf, our Interim Director of Family Ministries by emailing him at joe@universitymethodist.org
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Prayer List:
Robert Blackledge, Marc Blackwell, Joan Benedict, Trey Bickham, Myrtle Branning, Doug Braymer, Bob and Sharon Buchanan, Beth Courtney, Jan Daly, Blaire Dickey, Nancy Gardner, Janet Grace, Kristine Hawkins, Susan Horton, Elliot Irby, The Family of Arnold Jackson, Gregg Jones, Nancy Johnson, Rev. Linda Joseph, Dana and Curt Kinard, The Family of Bill King, June Lank, Maria and Oswaldo Linares, Charlotte Love, LSU Students, Ceci Neustrom, Sally Perry, Susan Pourciau, Marianna Ritter, Brooklyn Rives, Jessica Roux’s Ukrainian Host Family, Jessie and Herbert Sibley, Mary Tinsley, Garrett Ward, Ellen Wiemers, Wesley Foundation Leadership, and all of those in our congregation who are in nursing homes or homebound.
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