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Hi All!

Welcome to the Monday Brief a weekly newsletter aimed at providing information to help us stay connected and engaged.

If you would like to meet, please let me know by - email, phone call (202.420.1171),a note in the offering plate, smoke signals, or in person - and we can set up a time to get together.

Sermons & Stories

  • This week's sermon notes:  Dinner Discussions:  Serving Others
  • Response to the Word:
    1. How does Peter’s question and resistance reflect our own misunderstanding of what it means for Jesus to serve us?
    2. How might I mirror Jesus’ way of service in my relationships—family, community, or work—this week?

Reading & Reflecting

Entering the World of the Small Church by Anthony G. Pappas  - This book is widely recommended for pastors and lay leaders in small church contexts.The book addresses six key challenges that small churches often face, includes tools for assessing congregational health. and gives actionable steps for nurturing growth without undermining the congregation's character.

Plans & Possibilities

  1. Lisbon Elementary Food n Fun is this Thursday at 4:30-6:30 – if interested, please contact Pastor Bryan
  2. Bob & Sandy Scoville – need transportation assistance – if interested, please contact Gayle Carter

Doing & Discovering

On my calendar, it's officially soup season.   Does anyone have favorite soups or recipes to share? 

Todd family favorites are:

  1. Clam Chowder
  2. Chicken Tortilla Soup
  3. Beef Stew
  4. San Francisco Fish Stew
  5. Pho

Cares & Concerns

Please pray for these concerns shared in worship yesterday:

  1. Judson H. (Pat Mayer’s Son) – Knee Replacement Surgery (Oct 6)
  2. Doug F – Kidneys
  3. Cindy H – cancer (in lungs)
  4. Debbie M. Neuropathy & Cerebral palsy (effecting walking & speech)
  5. Denise C (Debbie M.’s Cousin)—several stressful incidents all at one
  6. Government Shutdown– for government employees and families
  7.  Israle/Palestine - Mediators meeting on Oct 6 for peace talks in Egypt

 

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The blessing of God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, remain with you always.

Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord.

THANKS BE TO GOD.  AMEN!

Grace & Peace, 

Pastor Bryan