August 4th: Weekly E-News From Holston View United Methodist

Being Disciples, Making Disciples in the Name of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World

Last week, while driving back from Knoxville after a wedding, I turned on National Public Radio. I have been an ardent listener for years. I like some of the public interest stories and shows like the Car Guys and Wait, Wait, Donâ€™t Tell Me along with the classical and blue grass music. Anyway, the news came on and I listened to what I can only describe as an extremely slanted view of the presidential race. I tend to listen and read a lot of media outlets to try to get a balanced view of things and use to believe that NPR and PTV were some of the best. As I listened, I became incensed in the way things seemed to be presented to detract from one candidate and promote another. I donâ€™t want to pick on just one media outlet. I have found myself doing this with conservative talk radio too. The point is, it made me mad and I found myself yelling at the radio for the way they were presenting things. You see- I had taken the bait. I had allowed my focus to fall completely on this temporal world and had forgotten where my future leads.

Itâ€™s hard to be a creature of heaven and earth, to know that we are to fight for fairness, justice and civility as we live our lives here and remember that our future and our attitudes should be that of the Kingdom. The Disciples also struggled with this. We see it in the arguments of who would be first and I believe in the desire for a political messiah for the day. I believe it is important for us to remember that our first allegiance is not to a political party, but to Jesus Christ. It is our faith in him that will bring long term benefits to our lives far more important than our political preferences. I think if I and you, my friend, can do this while working to bring Godâ€™s kingdom to others, it is a powerful remedy for the ills of this world that have allowed the powers that be to separate and line us up against each other; to be a voice of reason in the chaos of life. While I want whatâ€™s best for my country, I realize that I am here not by my choice but by my ancestors and the grace God gave them to risk everything for the future. While I love my country and its people, my first love should always be Christ. Maybe next time I wonâ€™t take the bait, but will simply turn it off and focus on what I can do to love my God by loving others. That would probably be a whole lot more productive to my health and Godâ€™s life in me than to allow myself to be manipulated for the monetary and power benefit of others.
Pastor Wayne

Connecting In Faith and Mission

Prayer Requests/Celebrations/Concerns

If you have any prayer requests, celebrations, or concerns that you would like Pastor Wayne to announce or any visits that need to be made, please feel free to contact him.
Current Prayer Concerns: Rosemary Smith, Jack Molley, Regina Shelton, Peggy Mann, Mica Childress, Darrell Campbell, Christy Bagwell, Craig Bussell, Kids & Teachers going back to school, Leon Bray, Shirley Jennings, Kevin Morris

Gideon Sunday Results!
On Gideon Sunday you, the church raised $541.94 to distribute God's Word. With this donation 433 of the personal Testaments or 108 Bibles will be purchased with an average life span of 6 years, potentially serving 2,300 rooms/people and or touching 248,400 souls. Thank You!

Evening Prayer:
Join us nightly at 8pm to pray for justice, peace, and reconciliation for our nation.

Back to School Bash
Join us on Saturday, August 20th, from 10:00-4:00 pm at Warriorâ€™s Path State Park, as we grill out, fish, swim, play, and enjoy the beautiful day together! We will eat a hot dog lunch around noon. This is for the entire church family! Help us support the children and youth programs we have at Holston View and come out!

Upcoming Meetings

Saturday, August 6: Gym Reservation
Sunday, August 7: SPRC Meeting, following Bible Study, approx. meeting time 7:00 pm
Tuesday, August 9: Meeting of the United Methodist Women
Sunday, August 14: Meeting of the Nurtture Committee after 11:00 am service// Packing Benevolent Boxes, Youth to follow, 3:30 pm @ Midway UMC
Thursday, August 18: Finance Meeting, 7:00 pm
Saturday, August 20: Gym Reservation/ Back to School Bash @ Warrior's Path, 10-4pm
Tuesday, August 23: Worship Planning Meeting

TBA: Meeting of the Witness Committee- STAY TUNED.

Contact Info for Pastor Wayne
Don't hesitate to let Pastor Wayne know you need him! (cell) 276-690-0854, (email) jojohed@hotmail.com
***Please note that the pastor@holstonviewumc.org email is not active.

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Come Worship With Us This Sunday!

Sunday morning worship is at 8:45 and 11:00 am, with Sunday School at 9:45 for all ages. A nursery is provided from 9:45 through 11:00 worship. Office hours are from 9-12 a.m., M-F. If you call and do not get to speak with someone, please leave a message for they will be checked throughout the day.

GPS and Mailing Address: 174 Church Street, Weber City, VA 24290
Phone: 276.386.3142 Web: www.holstonviewumc.org