As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful.
Colossians 3:12-15 (NRSV)
Beautiful Beloveds,
As I write this, the results of the election are unknown. Perhaps, as you read this, the results are still unknown. Countless experts and amateurs will try to predict what the election will bring, what tomorrow will bring, what next year will bring. I don’t know. I trust.
I trust God is with us, whomever the American people elect. God is with those who grieve, and those who celebrate. God is with those who are numbed by the state of the world. God is with those who are frazzled and frustrated, exhausted or exhilarated. God is with us. Whatever you are feeling, I’m here to listen, to hear your joy, sorrow, frustration, and hope.
Today is not our only day to choose our future as a nation. Whatever happens on Tuesday, when we wake on Wednesday let us choose kindness: to one another, to our neighbors, to those who vote differently, and to ourselves. Let us choose gentleness, compassion, and empathy. Today and tomorrow, let us choose love, and every day thereafter.
Peace,
Heather
As United Methodists we promise to support the church with our prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness. Here are some ways you can live into those promises, this week:
Prayers:
As the results from the election come in, and we feel however we feel, please pray for our nation to respond from the highest of our ideals. May God guide our next steps as a people.
Please submit prayer requests to Pastor Heather, pastorheather@umcchurches.org and 774.994.3645.
Presence
| Wednesday, November 4,
Noon—Deadline for Saturday Tidings Submissions |
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| Virtual—All Links at end of Email | In Person |
| 10:30 am Chair Yoga in the Solarium | |
| 5:00 Bible Study: register here | |
| Thursday, November 5 | |
| 10am Bible Study | 10am-3pm Rainbow’s End is Open! |
| 7pm Anti-Racism Conversation | |
| Friday, November 6 | |
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3:30pm – 7:30pm Suzuki Violin Lessons in the Solarium |
| Sunday, November 8 | |
| 8:30 am Worship Premiere on Facebook | |
| 11am Worshipful Engagement continues at the church (Register here. You can now register for the whole month.) | |
Gifts
Coming soon!! In addition to all the Calendars, notes, and Christmas cards, we will be offering pies, cookies, and many other Holiday fair items including wreaths, trees, table decorations and many other fair goodies online at SHOP UMC. Find out more here!
Please continue to submit pledges via our online giving portal, and through the mail. Your generosity is supporting meaningful mission and ministry in our community!
Service and Witness
United Methodist Women: It is time to be thinking of Christmas. Take part in the Dress A Live Doll program with The Hyannis Salvation Army. Sponsor a child and provide them with new clothes and a toy. Or donate grocery gift cards to provide Christmas meals for families. Have fun playing Santa Clause! Interested? Call Kim Riley at 508-775-0364 today at The Salvation Army office. Alternately, call Donna Kahelin president of UMW in Osterville at 774-238-1815 to find out more.
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