Online Ministry 08/03 - 08/09/2020

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

No matter how strong the storm, how threatening the waves, Jesus calls us to trust in his love and mercy. Rejoice in his goodness; rely on his power in all things. God of mysterious ways, you take our fears and turn them into triumphs. Encourage us to step out of the boat; to come across these difficulties to your redeeming and transforming love. AMEN.

        

Psalm 85:8-13

85:8 Let me hear what God the LORD will speak, for he will speak peace to his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.

85:9 Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land.

85:10 Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other.

85:11 Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky.

85:12 The LORD will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase.

85:13 Righteousness will go before him, and will make a path for his steps.

        

DAILY READINGS

Note: For the readings after Pentecost: the first reading pairs with the semi-continuous strand of texts; the second, with the complementary.

    

• Monday, August 3, 2020: Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Genesis 31:22-42; Romans 1:8-15

• OR Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29; Deuteronomy 8:1-10; Romans 1:8-15

• Tuesday, August 4, 2020: Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Genesis 32:3-21; Acts 2:37-47

• OR Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29; Deuteronomy 26:1-15; Acts 2:37-47

• Wednesday, August 5, 2020: Psalm 17:1-7, 15; Isaiah 43:1-7; Matthew 15:32-39

• OR Psalm 78:1-8, 17-29; Exodus 16:2-15, 31-35; Matthew 15:32-39

• Thursday, August 6, 2020: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Genesis 35:22b-29; Acts 17:10-15

• OR Psalm 85:8-13; 1 Kings 18:1-16; Acts 17:10-15

• Friday, August 7, 2020: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Genesis 36:1-8; Acts 18:24-28

• OR Psalm 85:8-13; 1 Kings 18:17-19, 30-40; Acts 18:24-28

• Saturday, August 8, 2020: Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Genesis 37:5-11; Matthew 16:1-4

• OR Psalm 85:8-13; 1 Kings 18:41-46; Matthew 16:1-4

• Sunday, August 9, 2020: Proper 14 (19)

      

ABUNDANT HEALTH

http://umcabundanthealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Personal-Health-Assessment.docx

      

IF IT’S THERE, YOU’LL EAT IT. 

Keep healthy foods in your kitchen that need little preparation. Keep your fridge filled with carrots, apples, oranges, low-fat yogurt, and eggs. Stock up on fresh, low sodium canned, or frozen vegetables and fruits, lean meats, tuna or salmon.

      

ENJOY YOUR FOOD BUT EAT LESS. 

Use a smaller plate at meals to help control the amount of food and calories you eat.

      

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

Forgiving God, the first offering you ask for is the giving of ourselves, loving you and others boldly, refusing to let our fear of the storms around us keep us from taking risks. Forgive us for times when you have called us to leave our places of comfort, and we’ve ignored the call. Forgive us when our giving has not grown beyond our safety zone, but you blessed our gifts and us anyway. For those times when we dared to put our foot outside the boat and then sank up to our knees, thank you for not taking your hand away. For all this, we give thanks in the holy name of Jesus, our Savior. Amen. (Matthew 14:22-33)