Weely Roundup: Sunday, November 3, 2024
Jesus says, “Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22: 19). He will take this traditional Jewish meal and transform it into a celebration of his life, death, and resurrection. It becomes a place where forgiveness is practiced.
Even at this table, where Jesus offers His body and blood to forgive sins, there are deep wounds among those present. Judas will soon betray Him, Peter will deny Him, and the other disciples will abandon Him in His greatest hour of need.
There is a Judas absent from every family table. There is a Peter who has walked away.
How do we begin to love one another back to the family table? It starts with forgiveness.
Forgiveness is trusting God with the wounds that we cannot heal ourselves.
Who is missing from your table? Is there a conversation you’ve avoided, a relationship needing healing, or a burden of unforgiveness weighing heavy on your heart?
Forgiveness is releasing the hurt before it turns into resentment.
Pastor Jamey
(https://jameyprickett.com/2024/11/02/sunday-inspiration-sunday-november-3-2024/ to Watch the Worship Service from Gainesville First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Georgia)
Weekend Prayer
Forgiving God, Help us to forgive as You have forgiven us, releasing burdens and healing wounds that keep us apart. Give us courage to invite those who feel distant back to the table, and grace to be a light for others. May we remember Your love in every broken piece of bread and every shared cup, carrying Your peace and hope to a world in need. Amen.
Wisdom Nugget: Forgiveness doesn’t erase the past but prevents it from ruling our future. It’s the courage to feel, release, and move forward. #LetGo #Forgive
A Question to Consider: Reflect on the role of family meals in your life. How have these gatherings shaped your sense of belonging and community? What memories stand out?
Meme of the week
Dad Jokes
Why did the turkey join a band? Because it had the drumsticks!
What’s a turkey’s favorite dessert? Peach gobbler!
Photo Taken By Me
Book I am reading this week
How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth
Found Interesting on Social Media
Podcast Worth Listening to:
Articles that caught my eye:
Exploring New Trends in Church Attendance Statistics
'Set up for failure': What lies ahead for Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers
Make a Difference
Give Joy to a Child this Christmas!
During the month of November First Kids, Student Ministry and GFUMC Preschool will collect money to purchase Christmas gifts for kids at Murphy Harpst, on Wednesday, November 20 in the Children’s Worship Center, we will virtually shop the Amazon Wish List put together by Murphy Harpst and we will purchase items on that list with the money we collected. Those Christmas gifts will be sent directly to Murphy Harpst.
What does Murphy Harpst Do?
Counties across Georgia are struggling under the weight of an overwhelming need: abused and neglected young people outpace the resources to provide for them. Murphy-Harpst, stands in the gap by working alongside local and state agencies to provide residential treatment, specialized foster care placements and community programs to serve at-risk children and their families.
To learn more about Murphy Harpst visit murphyharpst.org
Giving Goal: $600
Select ‘Special Offering’ and in the memo type “Murphy Harpst”
Happening at Gainesville First United Methodist Church, Gainesville, Georgia
Veterans Day Concert - Remember and Honor
Monday, November 11, 2024 / 7:00 PM Free Admission
The Believers Concert Band is excited to present a special Veterans Day tribute concert to honor our veterans and their families and thank them for their sacrifices in service to our country. The 50-piece band will present patriotic music with familiar favorites and new pieces.
Weekly Blessing and/or Quotes
"Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin." — Mother Teresa
May you walk in the courage to forgive, the strength to love, and the wisdom to shine with the light of Jesus. Go forth as saints in your own time, bringing hope, healing, and welcome to a world in need.
