WHO IS JESUS?
Colossians 1:15-20
Who is Jesus? That question, today, is met with a whole variety of answers. It seems everyone has their own opinion of who Jesus is. But what really matters is who did Jesus say He was? How did He reveal Himself to His apostles? In Colossians 1:15-20, Paul shares what God revealed to him, and he shares it with the Christians at Colossae and with us. Everyone will face this question, “What will you do with Jesus?” This Sunday Pastor Mike will give the nine things that we find in this passage and how that forms a strong foundation upon which to live our lives.
I. Who ________________________________________
A. The image ___________________________(v.15)
B. He existed ___________________________(v. 15)
C. ____________________________ all things (v.16)
D. Jesus holds ___________________________(v.17)
E. Jesus is ______________________________(v.18)
F. He is the _____________________________(v.18)
G. Jesus is ______________________________(v.18)
H. The fullness __________________________(v.19)
I. God reconciled and made ________________(v.20)
WEEK OF FEBRUARY 5-11 AT OUR CHURCH:
Sunday, February 5 Holy Communion during worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:55 a.m.
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
Monday, February 6 Red Cross Bloodmobile, Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Prayer Shawl Ministry, 7:00 p.m.
Praise and Worship Team, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 7 Worship Committee, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8 Faith and Fellowship Activities:
· Morning Bible Study postponed until further notice
· Meal served 5:00-6:15 p.m. in the Faith and Fellowship Hall
· Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. in the Library
· The library is open from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
· All youth in grades 6-12 meet for Invasion Youth Midweek from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
· Chancel Choir Rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary
Thursday, February 9 Candy egg molding, 8:00 a.m.
Candy egg dipping, 5:00 p.m.
Friday, February 10 Candy egg bagging, 8:00 a.m.
NIGHT OF MUSIC … Sunday, February 12
To be held at our church facilities
Community Fund-Raising Dinner, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Menu: meatballs, ham, scalloped potatoes, corn coleslaw, rolls, cake, beverages
Tickets may be purchased in advance at the church office.
Adults—$8
Children ages 5-12—$4; Children ages 4 & under—Free
(Limit $24 per family)
Worship Festival at 6:30 p.m. ( No ticket needed to attend the worship festival )
Sponsored by the Mercersburg Area Churches, Inc. Profit raised will be given to the Franklin County Jail Ministry, including $500 in supplemental funds which have been applied fir from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
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St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Lemasters invites you to join them on a trip to Sight and Sound Theatre on Saturday, April 28, for the production of “Jonah.”
The show begins at 4:15 p.m.
They have scheduled dinner prior to the show at the Good & Plenty Restaurant at 2:00 p.m.
Ticket prices are:
Adults $106.80
Teens $ 75.00
Children $ 55.00
Package includes:
Transportation on Bollman Charter Service
Show Tickets
Dinner, Tax and Gratuity on the meal
For more information or to make reservations, please call Martha Shelly before March 1st.
Home: 328-3656
Cell: 360-1579
Update on a Prayer Request that was sent yesterday
Dottie Gehr sent the following e-mail concerning her daughter’s upcoming delivery and the birth of a new grand-daughter:
“Ellen's scheduled C-section has been changed from Tuesday to this Saturday, February 4th. Surgery is scheduled for 7:30 AM. There are no problems, just a change in schedule based on her doctor's recommendation.”
There are several people in our congregation that are currently at home recuperating from surgeries or illnesses. These people would probably appreciate your continued prayers and maybe a card or a note.
Some of those that I am aware of are:
Nancy Brandt
5531 Oakwood Drive
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Monie Main
12774 Buchanan Trail West
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Eloise Martin
3519 Eagle Drive
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Emory (“Sonny”) Parsons, Jr.
30 North Main Street
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Carl Rock
740D Menno Village
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Others who are frequently not able to attend worship are:
Theda Galloway
Manor Care, Room F8
1070 Stouffer Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Ed Hoch
Village of Laurel Run
6375 Chambersburg Road
Fayetteville, PA 17222
Mike Myers
Providence Place, Apt. 305
2085 Wayne Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Mildred Niswander
5 Orchard Circle
Greencastle, PA 17225
Oneda Stahl
11986 Welsh Run Road
Mercersburg, PA 17236
Fay Zeger
Providence Place, Room 214
2085 Wayne Road
Chambersburg, PA 17202
If there are other people that you are aware of please let me know, and I will share their addresses with this mailing list.
Linda Hendershot
Administrative Assistant
First United Methodist Church of Mercersburg, PA
Phone: 717-328-2224, ext. 210
E-mail: firstumchurch@comcast.net
Web site: www.firstumcmercersburg.org