First Steps – December 16, 2019

Dr. Elie Wiesel, 1986 Nobel Peace Prize winner, once described an epiphany moment in his life and what gave him vitality was the realization that the knowledge he gained must not remain imprisoned in his brain. He said, “I owe it to the women and men who want to learn from me. And because I owe, I must pay back what has been given to me. I call that gratitude.”

Think about his epiphany. Imagine a life where one gives what they have received. Imagine such a person who sees his/her life’s mission as to leave the world a better place. Perhaps we all have a similar task: to pass on that which we have received.

Incidentally, what do you perceive to be your mission in life? How much of it is to leave a legacy of goodness? That is a debt we all need to pay.

 


This week’s reading:

  • Monday –  Matthew 3
  • Tuesday – Matthew 4
  • Wednesday – Matthew 5
  • Thursday – Matthew 6
  • Friday – Matthew 7
 
Please Pray for:
 
  • Traveling mercies over the holiday season.
  • The St. Paul Church family. 
  • Those who are unwillingly absent.
  • Those who are grieving and depressed.
  • The United Methodist Church.
  • Our nation and our leaders.
  • The World.

Be A Keeper of Their Story

Please keep our upcoming Ukraine Mission Trip in your prayers.  St Paul has a long-standing ministry in Ukraine.  I’m delighted our church serves in this capacity.  Some of you constantly ask what you can do to help this ministry. 

First, please pray for Ukraine, their citizenry—especially their orphans.  Second, if you would like to financially support this ministry, below is a list of some of the needs for the orphans we support. 

If you would like to donate to these Ukraine Mission needs, please contact Cindy Shavers

Sheep In Heavenly Peace – Kids’ Christmas Musical

Join us for our kids’ Christmas musical this Wednesday following Family Night Supper. Reservations for dinner are not necessary, but they are appreciated. You can make your reservation below.