Messenger 02/13/25
6th Sunday after the Epiphany
Diann Ojikutu will be serving as our Worship Leader who will be leading us through the Opening Prayer and the Call To Worship.
This week’s scripture reading will be Luke 6:17-26
He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. And all in the crowd were trying to touch him, for power came out from him and healed all of them. Then he looked up at his disciples and said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled. “Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man. Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets. “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. “Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry. “Woe to you who are laughing now, for you will mourn and weep. “Woe to you when all speak well of you, for that is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.
A special thanks to this week’s Ushers, Diann Ojikutu and Ruth Peeples.
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/0325Volunteers
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:
Sunday (02/16)
UWIF Book Sale - immediately following worship
Tuesday (2/18)
Board of Stewards - 2/18 at 4:00pmn
Wednesday (02/19)
Men’s Breakfast - 7:00 am at Avenue Bread on James Street
Wesley Club - 6:00pm at 2401 Cornwall Ave
Sunday (02/23)
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
United Women In Faith - 2/26 at 12:00pm in Fellowship Hall
Prayers
Please Pray for:
For Lorna to find a job that allows them to stay in Bellingham. For them to find a new church community that allows them to explore, ask questions, and flourish in faith.
And that God will hold Cathe's mother in caring and comfort, and delight her with song.
Can’t make it in person? View the live on YouTube!
