Online Ministry 09/21 - 09/27/2020

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

As we sing our praise to you, O Lord, we remember the multitude of blessings you have given us. We are mindful of the ways in which you have lifted us when we have fallen low. Be with us this day as we gather to hear your word for our lives. AMEN.

     

Psalm 25:1-9

25:1 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.

25:2 O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.

25:3 Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.

25:4 Make me to know your ways, O LORD; teach me your paths.

25:5 Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all day long.

25:6 Be mindful of your mercy, O LORD, and of your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.

25:7 Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for your goodness' sake, O LORD!

25:8 Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.

25:9 He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.

     

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, September 21, 2020: Psalm 119:97-104; Exodus 16:31-35; Romans 16:1-16
• OR Psalm 106:1-12; Genesis 27:1-29; Romans 16:1-16
• Tuesday, September 22, 2020: Psalm 119:97-104; Numbers 11:1-9; Romans 16:17-20
• OR Psalm 106:1-12; Genesis 28:10-17; Romans 16:17-20
• Wednesday, September 23, 2020: Psalm 119:97-104; Numbers 11:18-23, 31-32; Matthew 18:1-5
• OR Psalm 106:1-12; Isaiah 41:1-13; Matthew 18:1-5
• Thursday, September 24, 2020: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Isaiah 48:17-21; James 4:11-16
• OR Psalm 25:1-9; Ezekiel 12:17-28; James 4:11-16
• Friday, September 25, 2020: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Numbers 20:1-13; Acts 13:32-41
• OR Psalm 25:1-9; Ezekiel 18:5-18; Acts 13:32-41
• Saturday, September 26, 2020: Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16; Numbers 27:12-14; Mark 11:27-33
• OR Psalm 25:1-9; Ezekiel 18:19-24; Mark 11:27-33
• Sunday, September 27, 2020: Proper 21 (26)

     

ABUNDANT HEALTH

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

     

Self-reflection is an important part of mental health – and these prompts help guide the mind to positive thoughts to make the people happy. This can be practiced at home over normal conversations or through journaling. Making reflection a part of everyday life can help to improve mood.

     

Begin a journal and each day of the week, answer this question:

04. I feel most energized when…

     

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

God of infinite patience, just as Moses was worn down by the complaining of the Israelites, so you must tire as we pray for things we want and not the things we need. As we give our gifts to empower your church, help us to see the things that really matter, places where we can provide for others in need, and deepen our trust in you to take care of us. This, we pray in the name of Jesus, our rock and redeemer. Amen. (Exodus 17:1-7)