MMC: Forth of July Weekend

Good Morning Everyone!  

I hope you are enjoying these beautiful days that God has blessed us with.  

A Few Quick Announcements: 

• Are you traveling this summer?  Let me know when you will be away either for a weekend across the state or a month across the country, so we can include you in our prayers for safe travel.
• Starting this coming Sunday we will be collecting travel size toiletries for Americares in Danbury.  Items needed include toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, and mouth wash.

Book of Faith Puzzler:

Last week’s question was: Where does the word “Trinity” appear in the bible?  A) Genesis B) John C) 1 Corinthians D) All of the above E) It doesn’t appear in the bible. The bible never includes the word “Trinity” though multiple times God is depicted in the same passage as three beings and Matthew 28:19 even uses the phrase “Father, Son and Holy Spirit.”  The term trinity was first use of the word “trinity” was by Theophilus of Antioch in 170CE.  Congratulations to Nancy B for winning this week's puzzler.

This week’s question: Today’s Old Testament reading is from the prophet Jeremiah.  Which of these is not another book of a prophet?  A) Ruth B)Amos C)Habakkuk D)Isaiah  If you know the answer or willing to look it up, email me by noon on Wednesday to be entered into this week's puzzler.  

Yesterday's Sermon:

You can read the sermon here, including my mission for us to invite friends, neighbors, co-workers, etc and just mention your faith to them.  and Jesus sent out his disciples to be welcomed by others as they invited others to hear about Jesus. We are sent out to be both welcoming and inviting.  On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate Bethlehem on being a welcoming congregation?  How you would rate Bethlehem on being an inviting congregation?  

Wednesday's Worship

On Wednesday a group will gather for an informal worship at 7pm on the parsonage lawn.  We will hear about the Israelites fleeing Egypt and crossing the Red Sea, talk about what scares us and pray, sing and commune together.  Come early at 6:30pm for dinner.  In case of rain, we will meet in the community room. 

Serving this Sunday:

The following people have signed up to serve this coming Sunday:

Worship Assistant: Ellen G

Reader:Bob MC

Communion Assistant: _________

Ushers: _____________ & ___________

Altar Set up: _______________

Bread baker/bringer: _________

Coffee Hour host: Barbara C

Counter: __________

If you would like to assist in one of the areas that are currently blank, please let me know.  

Sunday's Texts:

Our gospel for this coming Sunday is Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30.  Jesus is upset with people who find fault in both his and John the Baptist's ministries.  He then thanks God that wisdom is not needed for faith.  When have you been upset when someone doesn't do something and when someone does that same thing?  When have you found that the more you think about your faith the weaker you faith becomes?  When do you have to understand something like a child in order to understand it at all?

Hope you all have a great week!  

Blessings

~Pastor Becca