Messenger 02/06/25
5th Sunday after the Epiphany
This Sunday’s Service will be a little different than our regular services.
Richard Drath will be serving as our Worship Leader, and Amory Peck as our Liturgist who will be leading us through the Opening Prayer and the Call To Worship.
This week’s scripture reading will be David’s Psalm of Thanksgiving and Praise, Psalm 138
I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted your name and your word above everything. On the day I called, you answered me; you increased my strength of soul. All the kings of the earth shall praise you, O Lord, for they have heard the words of your mouth. They shall sing of the ways of the Lord, for great is the glory of the Lord. For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly, but the haughty he perceives from far away. Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies; you stretch out your hand, and your right hand delivers me. The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands.
A special thanks to this week’s Ushers, Holly Spens & Devin Seaman
To view the entire bulletin, click the link below.
We are currently looking for help for our Coffee Hour after Service.
Some of the ways you can help is by:
Assisting in the set up of coffee hour prior to worship starting
Bringing snacks, goodies, dessert to share
Assisting in clean up after coffee hour
The Coffee Hour is a great time for everyone to come together as a community and share their thoughts, ideas, and make a connection with other members at Church. To sign up or learn more, email Holly at office@gardenstreetumc.org or stop by the desk before/after service. You can also check out other volunteer opportunities such as Ushering and Flowers for Sanctuary.
To Sign up, visit: https://bit.ly/volunteer0225
photo by: Photo by Venti Views on Unsplash
Looking to help those affected by the fires in California? If you write a check for the offering plate made, you will make it out to GSUMC and in the memo line write UMCOR Advance #901670-Calfires, and your donation will be sent to help.
Rebecca Mañalac & Ibidunni Ojikutu
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 7 pm
321 Front St, Lynden, WA, United States, Washington 98264
Earth's Song, Our Song
Join soprano Ibidunni Ojikutu and pianist Rebecca Mañalac as they explore the profound connection between humankind and nature. Through music and poetry, their program weaves themes of love, loss, humor, and wonder into an unforgettable evening celebrating the beauty and power of our planet.
Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1296358458183756/?active_tab=about
The past couple years the Wesley Club has volunteered on a Saturday with Habitat for Humanity. This year they asked that we volunteer to help members of our congregation with small tasks. For example, checking the batteries in smoke detectors, moving furniture, raking, cleaning hard to reach spaces, etc. If there is something that you could use help with and would like a Wesley Club student’s support, please contact Greg Hartgraves (greg@gardenstreetumc.org). I will assess if your task is something that a student can complete and match a student(s) to the task.
Coming up next week we have:
Tuesday (2/11)
Social Action Team - 4:00pm via google meets, email office@gardenstreetumc.org to join
Wednesday (02/12)
Men’s Breakfast - 7:00 am at Avenue Bread on James Street
Wesley Club - 6:00pm at 2401 Cornwall Ave
Sunday (02/16)
Christian Book Club - 10:30 am via zoom - Email office@gardenstreetumc.org to join
Handbells - 11:15 am at 2401 Cornwall Ave.
Choir - 1:00 pm at 2401 Cornwall Ave.
Sunday Worship - 2:30 pm at 2401 Cornwall Ave.
Upcoming
UWIF Book Sale - 2/16 immediately following worship
Board of Stewards - 2/18 at 4:00pm
United Women In Faith - 2/26 at 12:00pm in Fellowship Hall
Prayers
Please Pray for:
For Pastor Kathy as she continues to heal
For Alex to find better housing
Can’t make it in person? View the live on YouTube!
