Dear Church,
This week we skip ahead several hundred years in the narrative of the Old Testament, to the years leading up to the beginning of the Monarchy in Israel and Judah. After wandering in the wilderness for forty years, the Israelites finally cross over into the promised land. In the book of Joshua, we read about Israel's conquest and settlement in the land they had long been promised. Then the book of Judges describes the early experience of life for the Israelites.
Our reading this week comes from 1 Samuel 1 and 2, and focuses on the story of Hannah, the mother of Samuel. Hannah is child's, and constantly bullied by her sister-wife. She's had a difficult life. She goes to the temple and prays, fervently, but silently - though the reading tells us the words she is praying. The high priest Eli sees her praying but does not hear her voice, so he assumes she is drunk and calls her out. Hannah tells him that she is not drunk, and begs him to see her differently. She is pouring out her heart and soul to God.
On Sunday, we are going to explore what this looks like. What does it look like to pray so fervently and so honestly? We'll take a look at the concept of vulnerability as it relates to our prayer life and our relationships. I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.
Pastor Jeff
NEW MEMBERSHIP - News
Interested in joining Lordship Community Church as a member?
We will be receiving new members in worship on Sunday, October 23rd.
Potential members are invited to an
INFORMATION SESSION after church
on Sunday, October 16th.
Contact Pastor Jeff for more information.
FALL BIBLE STUDY
Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
First meeting October 5
with the last meeting on November 16.
"Each week we will be looking at the text
for the upcoming Sunday."
Please sign up in the narthex
or contact the church office.
B.O.B. Youth Bible Study –Sally Green
B.O.B. or “Break Open the Bible” will be held on Friday evenings, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
B.O.B. is a non-denominational Bible study open to students in grades 4-8. Dinner will be provided each week. No Bible knowledge is needed. No homework. All are welcome to attend. There is no charge to attend B.O.B. (however, donations to this ministry are welcome). B.O.B. will meet for 7 sessions: September 16, 23, and 30, and October 7, 14, 21, and 28. A registration form is to be on the church website.
CHOIR NEWS:—Susan Bryn Kapec
Come and lend your voice - join the choir!!
CHOIR REHEARSALS - Sunday mornings!
Sunday Choir Rehearsals: 8:30 a.m.
New singers are welcome to attend!!
Please see Susan, Minister of Music.
STEEPLE LIGHTING: If you are interested in having the steeple lighted in memory or in honor of a loved one or to mark a special occasion, please contact the church office at 203-377-6568, to see if your month of interest is available. For a donation gift of $50, the steeple will be lit for an entire month as a dedication to that special individual or that special event. Please inform the office of any dedication message you would like in regard to your steeple lighting reservation.
2016 ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR
Is Up In The Narthex!
Honor a loved one or mark a special occasion in your life!! Please see the 2016 Altar Flower Calendar in the narthex to sign up to bring altar flowers for an available Sunday. Contact the church office if you would like to add a special dedication message regarding the flowers.
Thank you!
Here are some of the other happenings in the life of our community
- Annual Family Thanksgiving Dinner - November 19
- Annual Christmas Fair - December 3
