Pastor’s Post July 29

Hear brief  announcements from Pastor Zach on the Weekly Devotional,  Updates,  and encouraging stories from our congregation.

Sr. Pastor Zach Schlegel – July 29, 2020
Announcement

Mid-week Announcements on July 29, 2020

1) Mid-week devotional – Today’s devotional is our second installment of ‘Ask your pastors anything.’ Today’s question is on biblical fasting – take a moment to tune in as Pastor Tyrone walks us through God’s word.

2) FBCUM Virtual Prayer Meeting will be August 5^th at 6:30 PM – Next week, Wednesday, August 5^th we plan to meet as a church family for a prayer meeting at 6:30. Please check your email for the ZOOM information to join us. If you have any questions, please contact the church office for help.

3) Celebrating the Lord’s Supper on Sunday, August 2^nd – This Sunday morning we plan to celebrate the Lord’s Supper during our morning service. Please read the following communication from the elders beforehand.

Preparing for the Lord’s Supper – R.E.A.L. – Handout

Celebrating the Lord Supper – 8.2.20

Sermon Card 2020 – August – October

4) Memorizing James together: Psalm 1:1–2 “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.” This fall we begin a study in James and as a way to meditate on God’s word and hide it in our hearts how about memorizing James as a church family? Later this week we will map out two paths: Path A on memorizing the entire book; Path B on memorizing section of the book. You can check out our new sermon card for upcoming sermons, August-October (2020).

5)  Book Recommendation – Gospel Centered Marriage: Becoming the couple God wants you to be, by Tim Chester

6) Brief update on unity in diversity at FBCUM – Ephesians 4:1–3 “…walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.”

Suggested Resources:

1. Talk: “The Gospel and Ethnic Unity” by Shai Linne (Shai gave this talk at FBCUM on 2/16/20)
2. Book: Bloodlines: Race, cross and the Christian, by John Piper (*free pdf version of the book)
3. Book: United: Captured by God’s Vision for Diversity, by Trillia Newbell
4. Book: Oneness Embraced: Reconciliation, the Kingdom, and How We are Stronger Together by Tony Evans
5. Book (children): God Made Me AND You: Celebrating God’s Design for Ethnic Diversity, by Shai Linne
6. Book (children): God’s Very Good Idea, by Trillia Newbell

7) Gathering Outdoors on Sundays – Lord willing, we plan on meeting outside again this Sunday, July 26^th. Please take a moment to read this FAQ sheet to know what to expect and to make sure you have all the relevant details. Please contact the church office with any questions.

8) FBCUM Playlist – Check out the playlist on the resources section of our church’s website. We’ve collected all the songs we’ve recorded during the last two months for our edification and encouragement: Master Playlist

9) Giving We encourage you to continue to faithfully give as a way to sustain the gospel ministry at FBCUM and as a means for us to care for those in need as a church family. You can give online or mail in your offering to the church office. Church members who have a benevolence request, please contact the church office at [email protected].

If you have any questions, please contact the church office.
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