Church of the Master United Methodist Church

Dear Church,

I pause my seemingly unproductive process of coming up with our new sermon series about prayer for September and October. I find myself going back and forth between themes and scriptures, getting lost and overwhelmed by ideas, trying to find a way/a thread/a flow. I find myself struggling today. Maybe you have been struggling with something today or this week as well, in your relationships with your loved ones, yourself, or even God. Know that you are not alone in your struggle. In our struggles may we remember that God is present and loving even though it does not feel so. Receive this blessing from a book of blessings for shadow times Silver Linings by Maxine Shonk.

“May you be holy by the God who knows you in your struggle. This is the God who knows you well and understands your crying needs to know. May you be willing to wrestle with God, like Jacob before you, seeking always to learn the ways of God. May you come away from the mat with a deeper understanding and trust in what it means to be faithful and may you be a faithful companion to all those who struggle. May the God of understanding bless you. Amen.”

As we move together into September, we are excited for so many ways to grow, love, and serve. Below are some of the upcoming ways to continued to deepen our walk with God:

We are excited about the End of Summer Picnic! It will be on Sunday, September 8th, from 4 pm-7 pm on the front patio. Join us for food, lawn games, and fellowship. Bring a dish and invite your friends and family—everyone is welcome! Sign up here.

Supper Club: Would you like to participate in a small group to gather around the table for food, fellowship, and conversation? We would like to help you form your group and then you take it from there. Friends host at different places: at homes, at restaurants, in the park, wherever you would like. If you are interested respond to this email.

The Elsie Mackenzie Memorial Scramble for Missions, Saturday September 14 at Arrowhead Lakes Golf Course. Check in between 8:15— 8:45am and the first group tee off at 9am. This is a nine hole, co-ed golf outing in scramble format. Help our United Women in Faith raise funds that support Women, Children and Youth here and around the world! You can also participate by being a Hole Sponsor for $15 or come join us for lunch afterwards at the course for $10. Sign up sheets in the Gathering Space. Deadline for sign up is Monday September 9. Contact Kim Hoessly at 614-537-8596 or khoessly@columbus.rr.

Peace and blessings to you and your loved ones!

Pastor Katya

Church of the Master United Methodist Church

24 N. Grove St.
Westerville, OH 43081

(614) 882-2153