Church…I am so proud of you. So proud!
Last Sunday morning we managed to create 100 flood buckets in a remarkably short amount of time. I am proud of our missions team, who set the assembly line up. I am proud of every person who took some of their time to move through the line and get the job done. I am proud of everyone who has given a financial gift to cover the cost of the project. I am proud of the church member who delivered those flood buckets to Lakeland early in the week. And I am proud to be able to tell you that they are already in the hands of those who need them most at this time.
You made a difference, Church, by coming together and getting the job done.
Thank you.
Honestly, I am proud of our church family all the time. Your generosity, your effort, your heart for Jesus, and your passion to make that difference in our community and world for the sake of God’s Kingdom, it NEVER ceases to blow me away.
The work of recovery after Hurricanes Helene and Milton will take many months, if not years, and it will require churches like ours to continue showing up in all the ways we can to help. I am proud that we are here for the long haul, Memorial. For more that 202 years we have been worshiping, making disciples of Jesus Christ, serving in mission for the sake of Christ, and making love show up in creative, innovative, and faithful ways. Memorial United Methodist Church is family of faithful stewards of God mission in the world.
This Sunday we will return to the Stewardship series that was paused last weekend. Pastor Rachel will bring a message she has written to inspire and encourage all of us in our stewardship journeys. After that, early next week you should receive mail from us that will include the latest edition of our newsletter, a copy of our narrative budget, and, of course, an “Estimate of Giving/Pledge” card. Please continue to pray about how you will support the faithful mission and ministry of Memorial in 2025, and plan to return those pledge cards on Sunday, October 27th.
Together, we are making a difference in our community in world. I am proud to share in this work with you.
See you Sunday!
Pastor Charlie
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