Thursday, January 6, 2021
Common Sayings NOT Found in the Bible:
“Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin”
Star Word Sunday
 We are in the season of Epiphany. Some refer to January 6 as Three Kings Day,
the day when the Magi came to bring Jesus gifts. Folks didn't use maps back then;
rather stars were their guide. The three Magi who noticed a new star had a deep sense
that this star would direct them to something or someone divine. So off they went
following a star in the East and came to the place where Jesus and his parents resided.
On this Epiphany Sunday there will be star words available for you to take with you into your year. My prayer is that this word will be like a map for you - a way for you to see God at work
in your life. In past years I have kept my star word on my desk so I can readily see it.
In some ways my star word over the years has been a faith handle for me.
A way to bring me back to God to be assured that God is with me desiring that I am living life, loving my neighbor as I love myself.
If you wish, I would love to hear your experiences with your starword in the months ahead.
Because of Jesus,
Pastor Mary
January Sermon Series
Common Sayings not Found in the Bible
January 2: God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle
January 9: Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin
January 16: Everything Happens for a Reason
January 23: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves
January 30: God said it, I Believe it, That Settles It
Weekly Scripture/Sermon Word-Search
Some at home fun for all!
Prepare yourself for the Sunday Message and test your knowledge of
the Sunday themes and scriptures!
Click HERE to download!
Thank you to Cathie Grodecki for putting this together!
This Week's Scripture Verse
Matthew 7:1-5
Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. You’ll receive the same judgment you give.
Whatever you deal out will be dealt out to you. Why do you see the splinter
that’s in your brother’s or sister’s eye, but don’t notice the log in your own eye?
How can you say to your brother or sister, ‘Let me take the splinter out of your eye,’
when there’s a log in your eye? You deceive yourself! First take the log out of your eye,
and then you’ll see clearly to take the splinter out of your brother’s or sister’s eye.
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Tuesday with Pastor Mary
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New Adult Sunday School Class
Following our fantastic Advent study we are moving into the new year by studying one of the greatest gifts we have: Grace. On January 9th during the Education Hour we will begin a study of "What's So Amazing About Grace" by Philip Yancey. Grace is the one thing the world cannot duplicate, and the one thing it craves above all else--for only grace can bring hope and transformation to a jaded world. In What's So Amazing About Grace? award-winning author Philip Yancey explores grace at street level. If grace is God's love for the undeserving, he asks, then what does it look like in action? And if Christians are its sole dispensers, then how are we doing at lavishing grace on a world that knows far more of cruelty and unforgiveness than it does of mercy? In his most personal and provocative book ever, Yancey offers compelling, true portraits of grace's life-changing power. He searches for its presence in his own life and in the church. He asks, How can Christians contend graciously with moral issues that threaten all they hold dear? And he challenges us to become living answers to a world that desperately wants to know, What's So Amazing About Grace? Books will be available in class at the first session or can be purchased in advance through Amazon.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the true meaning
of God's grace in our lives.
Paul Hewitt, Certified Lay Minister
Crafty Ladies
All Women who like to crochet or knit are invited to join Crafty Ladies on the 1st. and 3rd. Tuesday of the month at Noon in the Education building to do this work for our organizations of Hats and Hands and Las Vegas Rescue Mission.
We usually bring our own lunch to eat before starting!
And at this time we are also asking for small donations of yarn or money,
so we can continue this program.
Questions contact Linda Rhode (Rhodequilter@gmail.com)
or Lila Faulkner (lfaulknerinhend@gmail.com)
Weekend Custodian Needed!
Total 10 hours of work Saturday and Sunday
$15 per hour
Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated.
Must have regular timely attendance during stated or negotiated hours.
Possess excellent communication skills and be a strong team player with staff.
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel and stand for extended periods of time.
Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
and have complete mobility for building and grounds activities.
High School Diploma or GED required.
Prior custodial/maintenance experience preferred.
Good organizational and planning skills.
Must be willing to have a background check and submit three references.
Please contact Pastor Mary to apply - pastor@gvumc.org or 702-454-7989
Women of Spirit
Winter-Spring session for Women of Spirit starts January 5, 2022
We meet every Wednesday morning at 9:30 in the Fellowship Hall.
Come enjoy fellowship, bible study and meet new people!
All women are Welcome!
For Welcome info, contact Maria Riska, at redree13@gmail.com
For book/class info, contact Laura Puckett, at justlauranow@gmail.com
All other questions please contact Lila Faulkner at lfaulknerinhend@gmail.com
OR Stella Olney at LoStella1226@gmail.com
Email all Prayer Requests to Lila Faulkner at lfaulknerinhend@gmail.com to be sent out.
United Methodist Women is an organization
of the mission oriented group of women in the United Methodist Church
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