Today in Methodist History

On this day (24 August) in 1707, Selina Hastings, Countess of Huntingdon was born. She was an early supporter and follower of Wesley, and she later followed George Whitefield’s more Calvinist teachings (vs John Wesley’s Arminian beliefs). As well as establishing many chapels in England, she helped fund the building of chapels and missionary work in America.

Scripture lessons for August 30

Middle Boulder Creek, Colorado

We will continue the summer worship series next Sunday with "Shall We Gather at the River," #723, chosen by Sandy Dahlum.

Our scripture lesson will come to us from John 4:1-13 and Revelation 22:1-5.

Today at Glenville UMC

Joys:

+Sanda D. celebrated that all four of Dale S.'s indoor cats have been rescued and taken to a shelter in Blue Earth!

+Korla S. is joyful to welcome the Sparks family to worship.

+ Shelley G. is blessed to have time with her son, Paul, today.

+Kraig S. is thankful for the beautiful weather we're having.

+Bob S. gives thanks for getting projects done around the house, getting needed health care treatment, and attending the 75th birthday of a friend.

+Roy B. felt joyful in sharing a family story.

Concerns:

+Korla S. asked for prayers for a friend, J.C., who had a heart attack but is thankfully able to be at home.

+Rita W. asks prayer for her brother, Richard, who is having health concerns in San Francisco.

+Roy & Nancy B. are having procedures in Mason City this week.

+Pastor Charles asks for continued prayer for Belinda and himself as they deal with health issues.

Bulletin for August 23

“Love should be shown without pretending. Hate evil and hold on to what is good.” Romans 12:9 (CEB)

Prelude Music

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship – Posted on Spill the Beans

In the name of the Lord Jesus, the bread breaker, the light gatherer, and cross carrier, welcome. May the peace of the Lord Jesus, the peace maker, and the temple disturber, friend of the sinner, and companion on the road, be with us all. Let us draw close to the Lord Jesus, the Savior, the healer, the teacher; and worship Him, and ask ourselves who do we say He is?

*Hymn: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah,” #127

*Prayer (based on Romans 6:12-23)

Almighty God, by Your Holy Spirit, You have made us one with Your saints in heaven and on earth: Help us to see Your presence burning in the hearts of others; grant that we may be united in a fellowship of love and prayer; give us the courage to pick up our cross and respond to the needs of the world; give us the stamina to follow You, to be Your hands and heart in the world; enable us to witness to Your grace and mercy. We pray all this through the love of Your son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

*Gloria Patri #70  

*Passing the Peace of Christ

Joys and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer                                               

*Doxology #95  

*Offering Prayer

Gospel Lesson: John 14:1-14

Hymn: “It Is Well with My Soul,” #377 (Chosen by Sid Troutner)

Gospel Lesson: John 14:15-27  

Sermon: “How is it with your soul?”

*Hymn: “God Will Take Care of You,” #133

*Benediction

*Choral Amen

Postlude Music

“The worship is ended; let the service begin.”

*Please rise in body or in spirit.

The United Women in Faith and you

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Wednesday with the Wesleys

But in this may we rejoice, that we are in the hand of a God who never did, nor ever can exert his power in an act of oppression, injustice, or cruelty! ... We may rejoice that Almighty Goodness "will not suffer us to be tempted above what we are able, but will with the temptation make a way to escape [that we may be able to bear it.]"

- Susanna Wesley (letter to "Jacky," dated June 8, 1725)

Church called to ‘rise up’ amid loneliness, AI

The United Methodist Church could be an antidote to the loneliness that blankets a world ironically more connected than ever through technology.

Charting the denomination’s future begins with the new vision statement introduced by the Council of Bishops and Connectional Table in May, said speakers at the SCD 2026 — RISE UP: Love, Serve, Lead conference, held Aug. 2-5 at the Hyatt Regency Columbus.

The Rev. Theon Johnson III, senior pastor at Campbell United Methodist Church in Campbell, California, spoke on courageous leadership.

“We are living in remarkable times, are we not?” Johnson said. “Times marked by rapid technological innovation. Times marked by deep political polarization. Times of profound loneliness.

Read more at this link.