Weekly Roundup: Sunday, November 24, 2024
Jesus invites himself to the home of a tree-climbing tax collector. The crowd grumbled. There were plenty of good people for Jesus to share lunch with. Why go to the home of a man like Zacchaeus?
Jesus says, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.” So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him (Luke 19: 5 -6).
Jesus didn’t just see Zacchaeus; he called him by name and stepped into his life. He invited himself into Zacchaeus’s home, creating space for grace to work. What if we did the same?
This week, ask God to help you see people as Jesus sees them—not defined by their past, their mistakes, or their reputation, but as children of God, worthy of love and redemption. Then take a step: extend kindness, build a bridge.
Will you be like the crowd, stuck in judgment, or will you be like Jesus, stepping into grace? The choice is yours.
Pastor Jamey
(Click Here to Watch the Worship Service from Gainesville First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Georgia)
Weekend Prayer
Lord Jesus, Today, we dedicate ourselves to seeing as you see—not with eyes clouded by judgment but with hearts filled with grace. Help us to look beyond labels and assumptions and recognize the worth and dignity of every person as a child of God. Amen.
Wisdom Nugget: Jesus didn’t wait for an invitation—He stepped into Zacchaeus’ life with grace. Let’s follow His lead and bring love where it’s needed most. #BeLikeJesus #ExtendGrace
A Question to Consider: The crowd saw a sinner. Jesus saw a man eager to encounter grace. Who are we overlooking today? #SeeAsJesusSees #LoveBeyondLabels
Meme of the week
Dad Jokes
You cannot use “beef stew” as a password. It isn’t stroganoff!
What did the cranberry sauce say to the stuffing? You’re dressing to impress!
Photo Taken By Me
Book I am reading this week
Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Found Interesting on Social Media
Podcast Worth Listening to:
Articles that caught my eye:
A 210km drive through 'the most beautiful place on Earth'
First Edition Life Magazine 1963
Died: Tony Campolo, Champion of ‘Red Letter’ Christianity
What the Men of the Internet Are Trying to Prove
57% of Gen Zers want to be influencers—but ‘it’s constant, Monday through Sunday,’ says creator
Three Ways to Become a Deeper Thinker
Happening at Gainesville First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Georgia
Friday, December 6 / 7:30pm / GFUMC Sanctuary
Join us for a delightful holiday celebration featuring well-loved and new choral Christmas classics, highlighted by Antonio Vivaldi’s timeless Gloria, a brilliant and uplifting masterpiece for chorus, soloists, and orchestra.
Happening in North Georgia
Clermont Christmas Parade 2024
Weekly Blessing and/or Quotes
May this season of Thanksgiving inspire us to carry gratitude with us always, to cherish what we have, and to live as vessels of God’s light in the world.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them." — John F. Kennedy
Top Ten: I have a notebook listing ten things that serve as a brain dump. It is random but fun.
10 Alternative Ways to Prepare for Christmas in December
Create a Daily Advent Calendar w/ acts of kindness and spiritual reflections
Bake Christmas Cookies and Decorate at your house and then meet up and share with friends
Pay it Forward - one day out of December surprise a stranger and pay for their meal or coffee
Re-gift Roulette - everyone bring a re-gift present to a get-together.
Candy Cane Hunt for kids outside
Ugly Christmas Ornament Exchange
Christmas Karaoke
Write Christmas letters
Have a Charlie Brown Christmas watch party
Host a Ginger-Bread House competition night
