Upcoming Events in September
Sat. Sept. 6: Bargain Barn
Open from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. New inventory and Christmas items at half price. We have books, DVD’s, and CD’s all at very reasonable prices. Come find your treasure.
Sunday Sept. 7: Kick-off Sunday
Celebrating Communion, and its kick-off Sunday wearing your favorite sports team gear. Following the worship service, we’ll be blessing the preschooler’s backpacks.
Tues. Sept. 9: Bible Study
Parents of Preschoolers Bible Study after morning drop-off.
Bible Study from noon to 1 pm. This is a weekly event – it’s the most important book you’ll ever read (study).
Wed. Sept. 10: Chair Yoga
Lynn. M. leads Chair Yoga that strengthens muscles, increases flexibility and mobility, while working on balance and relaxation.
Sat. Sept 20: Kid’s Movie Night
In collaboration with Preschool on the square kid’s movie night from 5-7 with food & activities.
Sunday Sept. 21 & 28 Choir practice & performance
Choir practicing 8AM – 3rd week & practicing & performing on the 4th Sunday.
John & Mari Aldridge will be leading, directing the choir, love to see you (hear you) sing in the choir.
Handbell Schedule
Joel A. & Trish W. are putting a schedule together for both Handbell groups.
Blessings, Pastor Michael
- Labor Day, September 1, 2025
- Patriot Day, September 11, 2025
- First Day of Autumn, September 22, 2025
Honoring the Gift of Work
The Bible affirms both the value and dignity of work. From the beginning, God placed Adam in the garden “to work it and keep it” (Genesis 2:15, ESV). In the fourth commandment, we are reminded not only to observe the Sabbath, but also to labor diligently throughout the week: “Six days you shall labor, and do all your work” (Exodus 20:9, ESV).
Work is more than a routine obligation; it is an opportunity to engage our God-given abilities in meaningful ways. Whether using our hands, minds, or hearts, we reflect the image of our Creator—bringing order, care, and creativity into the world.
Our labor allows us to contribute to the common good, find personal fulfillment, and practice faithful stewardship of the talents and strengths God has entrusted to us. As Paul writes, “We are God’s fellow workers” (1 Corinthians 3:9, ESV).
On this Labor Day, may we take time to recognize the blessing of work and celebrate those who serve, build, teach, lead, and labor with purpose and care. —Author unknown
Seasons of Change, Signs of Grace
While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease” (Genesis 8:22, NASB).
As autumn begins, we watch the world transform before our eyes. Leaves change color, the air turns crisp, and a new rhythm settles in. In these seasonal shifts, we are reminded of God’s faithful hand over all of creation.
Genesis 8:22 assures us that the cycles of nature—seedtime and harvest, summer and winter—are part of God’s ongoing promise. Each season speaks of His order, care, and presence. Autumn, in particular, invites reflection. Just as the trees release their leaves, we are called to let go of what no longer serves us and make space for renewal. This season also marks a return to routines—school schedules, church programs, and community events. As we step into new responsibilities or revisit familiar ones, may we do so with gratitude and trust. God is not only present in the harvest but in the quiet letting go.
Let this autumn be a time to embrace God’s steady rhythm, find beauty in change, and rest in His faithful promises that never cease—even as the world around us shifts.
A Prayer for Autumn’s Arrival
Lord of all seasons,
As the leaves change and the days grow cooler,
help me embrace the rhythm of your creation.
Teach me to let go of what I no longer need
and to trust your timing in every part of life.
Thank you for the beauty of autumn—
for crisp mornings, golden trees, and the promise of harvest. May this season deepen my gratitude,
renew my spirit, and draw me closer to your heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
The Gift of Music
I wish to see all arts, principally music, in the service of Him who gave and created them.
Music is a fair and glorious gift from God. I would not forego my humble share of music. Singers are never sorrowful, but are merry, and they smile through their troubles in song.
Music makes people kinder, gentler, more staid and reasonable. I am persuaded that after theology, music is the only art capable of affording peace and joy of heart … the devil flees before the sound of music almost as much as before the Word of God. —Martin Luther
Take Courage: Trusting the one that overcomes
A young woman was deeply troubled by the suffering she saw in the world, as well as by struggles within her own family and friendships. Unsure of how to help or where to begin, she turned to her pastor for guidance. He responded with a heartfelt letter. A portion of it read:
“Life is difficult. It is sometimes like a mindless boot camp. We seem to be rehearsing for something that is beyond our present knowing. We come from a beginning that we cannot remember, and we move toward a destiny that we cannot see. Only imagination, faith and a friend here or there give us the strength to go on. When Jesus said that we would always have trouble in this world, he added an encouraging word that we should never forget: ‘Take courage; I have overcome the world.’
I cannot fix you. You cannot fix you. Do not put your ultimate faith in me, or in yourself, or in any human being. Trust the Lord of the Harvest. He will fix you when he comes.” Excerpted from a letter by Dr. Thomas Lane Butts
