This week we wrap up our series on The Lord’s Prayer. I have enjoyed this series and felt like it has helped me deepen my faith as I have discovered the prayer is not just words we say but a model for how to pray and, more importantly, a model for how to live.  

 The prayer ends with “For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever.” The only trouble with that is that it isn’t in the Bible. These words aren’t in the early manuscripts of Matthew or Luke. To make it even more challenging, it would be bizarre for a Jewish teacher like Jesus to end the prayer with a request such as “deliver us from evil.” That just wasn't done. So what do we do? How do we understand, “For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever?” Come and join us for worship tonight at 6:30 pm or Sunday 9 and 11 to discover what it means to live out the final phrase of the prayer.

The message should be compelling as I try to combine the Jewish Kaddish (the mourner’s prayer), Johann Sebastian Bach, and Kayne West. I may even throw in Tim Tebow for good measure. If you can’t be there to see if I can tie this all together, check us out online for live stream on the website  firstunited.org  or our Facebook page. Just remember when watching online, the camera adds 10lbs! Either that or I have been eating a lot of leftover Reese Cups from Halloween. See you this weekend.

Peace out,

Scott

Church Directory Photos - Photo Session appointments are still available for Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16. Pets are welcome, but please include a note when signing up. We cannot do back to back appointments with pets. Bonus: if you bring a nonperishable food item for HUM to the photo session, you’ll get a $5 coupon to be used with any photo order.  Info: Janet Willis, [email protected]

Caregiver’s Day Out - The next Day Out is Saturday, November 16, from 9 am - 2 pm. This is a program for people who care for adults. Care receivers enjoy a safe environment, light meal, and fun activities. There’s no cost! Info: Mary Beth Craig-Oatley, [email protected].

Deck the Halls - Join us on Sunday, November 17 starting at 10:15 am to help decorate the church for the upcoming Christmas season.

Financial Peace Live! - Join us Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 - 9:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room for this free, one-night-only event. Along with others around the world, we’ll watch Dave Ramsey and Chris Hogan via livestream as they teach the 7 Baby Steps and show that anyone can be good with money. Info: Terri Lynch, [email protected]

Thanksgiving Food Bags - Let's help our Osceola families have a Thanksgiving filled with good food and blessings! $30 will sponsor one family, filling their bag with all the fixings for a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Place cash in an envelope labeled "Osceola Thanksgiving Bags" or make checks payable to First United with "Osceola Thanksgiving Bags" on the memo line. Info: Mica Roughton, [email protected].

Prayers for Paws - Come bring your dog to one of four dog parks on Saturday, November 23. At each park, we’ll have a time of prayer and praise and bless each dog that joins us. Here’s our schedule: 9-9:30 am @ Bicentennial, 10-10:30 am @ Ormond YMCA, 11-11:30 am at Riviera Dog Park, 12-12:30 pm at Halifax Humane Society. Invite your friends!  Info: Jennifer Moorhead, [email protected]

Advent Helpers - Are you a cookie baker? Can you serve before and after a service to help with the Giving Wall? The Giving Wall starts next week, November 24, and we'd like to replace the donuts with yummy cookies all five Sundays in December. More info/sign up at Guest Services.

Christmas Musical - Join us on Saturday, December 7 at 4 pm in the sanctuary for “Joy has Dawned,” a musical worship experience. Admission is free, but if you would like to contribute, we will be taking a “love offering.”

Christmas Eve Volunteers - It’s not too early to sign up to be a volunteer for Christmas Eve! We’re hoping you’ll sit one service and serve the other. The traditional service is at 4 pm and the contemporary service is at 6:30 pm. Volunteer opportunities include but aren’t limited to: nursery helpers, ushers, greeters. Visit Guest Services or call the church office for more info!

Journeys of Paul - Are you interested in traveling through Greece with Pastor Scott and Kris Smith during July 2020? If so, stop by Guest Services for a brochure and email Kris Smith at [email protected].

Church Directory Photos - As part of a promotion with our directory photos, Shutterfly is giving the church 8% back from any order made from our link between now and June 30, 2023! Info: Janet Willis, [email protected]

Mission Giving to New Start

New Start is a faith-based youth outreach ministry whose goal is to encourage, refocus, and reinforce growth in our youth. New Start ministers to over 75 teenagers at five different locations in Volusia and Flagler counties. This month, First United is collecting donations to help support New Start’s mission. You can contribute online, text “$amount newstart” to 386-643-0155, place donations in the giving boxes in the lobby, or write checks to First United Methodist Church with “New Start” on the memo line.

Deepen Faith with a Growth Group



The Seekers Sunday School Class - Meets September through June. Click Here

Sunday Fellowship Group  - Meets throughout the year. Click Here

Men’s Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study Ministry - Click Here

Boy Scouts of America

“On my honor, I will do my best to do

my duty to God and my country . . .”

  

Boy Scout Troop 468, sponsored by First United since 1958, meets Tuesday nights at 7:00 pm in Youth Room. Boys ages 11-18 are welcome to visit or contact Bob Reid at  [email protected] for more information.

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