What Did Jesus Say About Stewardship?: Part 3

Jesus spoke frequently about stewardship. In the last two months, we have been discussing some of what Jesus said about stewardship.

If you recall, two months ago we wrote about the Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-13), a somewhat complicated story that has a simple but powerful ending in verse 13: “No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” Then, last month, we wrote about Jesus’ teaching about (among other things) stewardship in the most famous sermon ever preached, The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew, chapters 5 – 7). Jesus specifically addressed the relationship between Christians and their material things in Matthew 6:19-21:

19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

This month, let’s move on to a later part of the wonderful book of Matthew, and consider the Parable of the Loaned Money, also known as the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). There’s a lot to unpack here, so let’s get to it!

From my very, very layman’s reading, there are four main lessons that the Parable of the Talents can teach us about our work, our success, and our wealth.

In this parable, a wealthy man traveling into a far country is entrusting his wealth to three men. They become stewards of the wealthy man’s money. One steward receives five talents. Another receives two talents. A third receives one talent. Today, we don’t know exactly how much a talent was, but it is thought to be a significant amount of money. The man that was given five talents “put his money to work and gained five more.” The man that received two talents also doubled the amount of talents that he’d been given. The man that was entrusted with one talent dug a hole and hid his master’s money.

When the wealthy man returned, he met with the stewards to receive their reports. To the first two stewards that had doubled the talents entrusted to them, the master said to each “Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” However, to the third steward who had received one talent, the angry master blasted him by saying, “You wicked, lazy servant! So, you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed? Well then, you should have put my money on deposit with the bankers, so that when I returned I would have received it back with interest . . . throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

So, what are the main lessons that this parable taught?

1. God created us to work. We don’t have to wait very long to see this in the Bible; in Genesis, God put Adam in the Garden of Eden to work and take care of it (Genesis 2:15). As Christians, we have a mission that our Lord expects us to accomplish here and now by using our God-given talents to glorify God and to further His kingdom.

2. The amounts given were based on each steward’s ability; none was given more than they could handle. The first two understood the spirit and letter of instruction and the character of their lord and worked hard to gain a profit. Sadly, fear and mistrust of his lord motivated the third steward. He buried the money in the earth and returned the original amount. The profitable stewards are praised, given increased responsibilities, and invited to enter into the joy of their lord. The untrusting steward is scolded, rejected, and punished. This teaches us that we may be given much to do by our Lord, but we will never be given more than we can handle.

3. This parable teaches us that everything belongs to the Master, and we work for the Master, not for our own benefit. We should not maximize the use of our individual talents for our own selfish purposes, but to honor God. Because of the curse of sin, our work will be difficult, but we should feel satisfaction and joy from doing our best with what God has given us.

4. Finally, this parable teaches that we will be held accountable for our actions. This parable is about how we use our work and talent to fulfill our earthly callings. The unfaithful steward didn’t so much waste the master’s money – as he wasted an opportunity. As a result, he was judged wicked and lazy. We are responsible for what we do for God with all we have been given, and one day we will be held accountable.

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Please prayerfully consider where stewardship ranks among the things in your life, and remember – we don’t really own the stuff; God is just giving it to us to steward while we are here on this earth.

Expenses and Giving

Budgeted Giving, Aug-24 -- $155,500

Actual Giving, Aug-24 -- $154,572 (very slightly negative, but pretty good)

Budgeted Expenses, Aug-24 -- $155,500

Actual Expenses, Aug-24 -- $165,698 ($10,198 over budget)

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Budgeted Giving, YTD -- $311,000

Actual Giving, YTD -- $307,972 ($3,028 below budget)

Budgeted Expenses, YTD -- $311,000

Actual Expenses, YTD -- $314,577 ($3,577 over budget)

Ways to Give to Due West Methodist Church

Give Online – Click this link: Donate - Due West Methodist Church (churchcenter.com )

Give In Person – Drop cash or a check into the offering plate at any of our services on Sunday morning.

Mail a Check – Send your gift it to the Church office at:

Due West Methodist Church
3956 Due West Road
Marietta, GA 30064

Donate Stocks - We also accept in-kind contributions of stocks. If you would like more information, please contact our Business Coordinator, awilson@duewest.org.

Spirit and Truth Conference: November 8th and 9th at Macland Community Church

You might wonder, “Why are we advertising something at another church in our newsletter?” And that is a great question. Let me give you a two part answer!

First of all, we are one of the co-sponsors of this event. When my friend, Lee Stevenson (one of the pastors at Macland), mentioned that he was looking for churches to join in helping with this event I immediately said, “We’re in!” I am familiar with the ministry of Spirit and Truth. They work closely with United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. More than thirty years ago, I was earning my doctorate there. I have continued to support the seminary for decades. I am a big fan of this ministry. They do kingdom work, strengthening local churches. That is why I was so eager, when Lee asked, for us to be a part of this weekend. Since we are one of the sponsoring churches, I want us to have a good turnout.

But there is another reason, a much more important reason. I believe this will be a powerful weekend for all who attend. Spirit and Truth weekends focus on four areas: Building a Foundation of Prayer (Making prayer the starting place for all of life); Cooperating with the Holy Spirit (Learning to hear God’s voice); Everyday Evangelism (Learning to share your faith right where you live, work and play); Becoming a Disciple-Maker (Mobilizing every member to participate in the Great Commission). Here is a testimony from someone who hosted a weekend…

“The Spirit & Truth weekend provided our church with a powerful opportunity to experience God’s presence and to receive training to become more effective witnesses for Jesus. Through the teaching, practical application, worship, and prayer, all who attended were blessed and left the weekend with a deeper love for Jesus and a greater passion for sharing the gospel. If you are considering hosting a weekend with Spirit & Truth, I wholeheartedly encourage you to do so. God has truly called and gifted the Spirit & Truth team, and you and the congregation you serve will be blessed by having them come. The weekend our church hosted was one of the best experiences of my pastoral ministry, and I want you and your church to share that same experience!”

Doesn’t that sound like something that produces fruit for the Kingdom of God? Doesn’t it sound like something that would not only make a powerful impact at Due West, but that it would spill over into our community? I committed us to being a part of this because I believe it will make a difference in our lives, our congregation and our community. I sure hope to see you there!

If it’s Sunday, you want to be at Due West, but if it’s November 8th and 9th, Due West wants to be at the Spirit and Truth Conference!

David

October 1-31 – Pumpkin Patch
October 5 - Football & Fellowship
October 6 - dwCrew “The Wild Robot” movie
October 12 - Pumpkin Patch Palooza
October 13 - What’s Next - Church vote; Pumpkin Unload #2
October 13 - November 17 - Operation Christmas Child
October 19 – Murphy Harpst Fundraiser Dinner
October 21-31 - Wesley Heritage Tour to Ireland & England (David out)
October 25-26 – CFA presents “Junie B Jones”
October 26 – Estate Planning Workshop
October 27 - Trunk or Treat

Support Groups

AA Open Meeting - Sundays @ 7:00 pm (Bldg A)
AA Women’s Group - Thursdays @ 7:00 pm (Bldg A)
GriefShare - Sundays @ 6:00 pm (Bldg C)
GRASP Support Group - Second Tuesday @ 7:00 pm (Bldg C)
S.O.S. Support Group - Second Thursday @ 7:00 pm (Bldg C)
Parkinson’s Support Group - Second Sunday @ 3:00 pm
Better Days Mental Health Support Group - 1st and 3rd Monday @ 7:00 pm (Bldg C)

Dementia Ministry Meetings are Currently On Hiatus

Weekly Exercise Classes (Bldg B)

Monday

Tone & Tighten @ 9:30 am (Nursery)

Tuesday

Pilates @ 9:30 am

Wednesday

Cardio-Sculpt @ 9:30 am (Nursery)
Slow Flow Yoga @ 10:35 am

Thursday

Zumba @ 9:30 am

Friday

Boot Camp @ 8:30 am (Nursery)
Stretch & Tone @ 9:30 am (Nursery)

To our Due West family,

Marian and I cannot fully express our gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of love, support, and encouragement we've received as we prepare to welcome our daughter, Rhodes, in just a few short weeks. What makes Due West truly special is the heart and spirit of this incredible community. It's not just a church; it's a family, one that continually surrounds us with love, lifts us up in prayer, and walks with us through every season of life. We feel abundantly blessed to be a part of such a caring and faithful congregation. Your kindness and generosity have deeply touched us, and we are beyond grateful to call Due West our home. Thank you for being part of this journey with us—we look forward to the joy that lies ahead, knowing we are supported by such an amazing community.

Thank you,

Wes and Marian Anderson

Next Pumpkin Unload: October 13, 5:00pm

Please mark your calendars now for the next Pumpkin Patch Unload on October 13th! Our pumpkin patch supports all of our youth activities for the whole year! We need all the help we can get for these fun, churchwide events!

For all Pumpkin Patch related volunteer opportunities click here.

Firearm Safety Training

October 11th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm and October 20th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm

A member of our church, Ray Yeager, has offered to provide firearm safety, storage, handling, use and law instruction at no charge to our congregation. The training will be presented in two, 2-hour sessions on campus. These sessions will take place on Friday, October 11th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and Sunday, October 20th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Family Life Center (Building B).

The classes are open to everyone aged 12 and older. The first class will cover firearm safety, storage, handling, and use, while the second will primarily cover firearm law. Time will be allotted for questions and answers. Each class is standalone, and you’re not required to attend one to attend the other. IMPORTANT NOTE: No weapons or ammunition should be brought to the classes. Attendance will require signing a liability release and all materials will be provided by the instructor. Contact Mark Hellman for more information.

Due West Football and Fellowship

Mark your calendars and drop in on Saturday, October 5th, 2-5pm in the Youth Center to watch the big game with us! We will have snacks and watch whatever big game is playing this weekend. All are welcome!

Poinsettia Volunteers Needed!

Do you have 2 hours you could give during November 25-27th to help beautify our sanctuaries for Christmas? We need volunteers to help transport poinsettias from a local garden center to Due West’s sanctuaries the week before Advent (Thanksgiving week). Poinsettias will be available for sale this year from November 1-17th. If you are interested in helping transport plants, please contact Millie Skinner at mskinner@duewest.org. Thank you!

Light the Night Workdays

Due West Families! It's almost time for the large activity field to be magically transformed into the Christmas wonderland that is Light the Night! The hard-working elves that spend countless hours working to ensure that this magic happens need some help. They are recruiting a new elf team! The following dates have been designated as Churchwide Light The Night Workdays. These are days where the team needs more helping hands than usual. Please mark your calendars to come out and help on one or all three of these dates:

Saturday, October 12th from 3:00 - 6:00 pm. We will be moving pallets and wooden structures. Pickup trucks and flat trailers will be helpful. Click here to volunteer.

Sunday, October 20th from 2:00 - 5:00 pm. We will hang lights on the fence surrounding the field, on the trees surrounding the field, and decorate the pavilion. Click here to volunteer.

Sunday, November 3rd from 2:00 - 6:00 pm. We will be assembling the wooden structures ie: Big Chicken, Gingerbread House, Lighthouse, etc. Cordless drills will be helpful. Click here to volunteer.

Thank you in advance for signing up to come help make this another great Christmas gift to our community!

Name Badges

As we are in a season of starting fresh here at Due West Methodist Church, it seems like a great time for us to learn the names of fellow members of DWMC while we gather together. We likely recognize each other's faces at worship services or other church events, but wouldn’t it be great to put a name with that face? We can help do that by ordering, and wearing, name badges while on campus. If you are interested in ordering a name badge, please reach out directly to Denise Luders via email at dluders@duewest.org. Please do NOT order name badges individually through the newsletter or website at this time. Denise will collect names and place a bulk order which will allow us to enjoy significant cost savings per badge (individual badges are $18.50). We will notify all who order what the revised price is prior to finalizing the order.

Altar Flowers

Did you know we have a Flower Ministry at Due West Methodist? A floral arrangement can be purchased and displayed on the altar during Sunday morning services in honor or memory of someone you love, to celebrate a birthday or anniversary, or just because you love Jesus. An acknowledgment of the flowers will be included in the preservice slides. You will also have the option of taking home the bouquet after the service or donating it to the Flower Ministry. If you choose to donate it, we have volunteers on Monday morning that will divide the arrangement into smaller bouquets and deliver them to you and other church members on our prayer list. The arrangements cost $65 and are available to purchase from January – November of each year, with the exception of the first Sunday of each month. You will find the link to order Altar Flowers here. Alternatively, you can contact Denise Luders for assistance at dluders@duewest.org or call the church office at 770-427-3835.

Firearms and Fellowship - All are welcome!

Thursday, October 17th, 6:00 pm

Make plans to fellowship with us at Governor's Gun Club of Kennesaw on Thursday, October 17th, for the next Firearms and Fellowship event. We gather at 6:00 pm for range time, and those that are interested are welcome to stay for dinner at the club at 7:00 pm. This is a "dutch treat" style event. Please RSVP to Mark Hellman at mhellman@duewest.org by Monday, October 14th.

Come and fellowship with us!

Join this group on Church Center here.

Be sure to mark your calendars for our annual preschool fundraiser, The Holiday Market, on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm in our Family Life Center. It will be a fun day of craft vendors and goodies. Please stop by and support our preschool and get a jumpstart on your Christmas shopping. We still have a few vendor spots available, so please email lindsaydinkins18@gmail.com for more information!

If you are interested in learning more about our preschool, please email Shelly Kubek at skubek@duewest.org or Courtney Kunkel at ckunkel@duewest.org. Also, you can call our office at 770-590-0982 to schedule a tour or go to https://duewest.org/preschool

Preschool Sunday School

Memory Verse: “God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9, NLT

If you’ve ever been near a playground when an airplane flies by, you know the sound of the airplane is quickly followed by the sound of kids shouting with excitement! Their innate sense of wonder is immediately turned up as they ask questions like: “Where do you think that plane is going?” “How big is that plane?” “How can it fly so high in the sky?”

Today, our preschoolers will go to places like school, daycare, church, and grandparents’ houses. We know God has plans for each of them, and as they grow, they will go to even more places that might be even further away. We want to make sure that wherever they go, they can look to God with a trusting heart and say, “Let’s fly!” because they know God is always with them.

Elementary Sunday School

Self-Control - Choosing to do what’s best even when you don’t want to.

Memory Verse: “God’s power has given us everything we need to lead a Godly life.” 2 Peter 1:3A, NIRV

There are a lot of choices that we need to make in life. Some of those choices can help us grow and shape us positively. Others can pull us in different directions, leaving us struggling to figure out which choice is best. What do we do when we’re confronted with all of these choices? Do we rush ahead? Or do we pause and let God lead us toward the best way to act? Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It’s one of the ways we can tell that God is transforming our lives and that we’re growing in our faith. Thankfully, we don’t have to find self-control on our own. When we follow Jesus, God’s Spirit is with us and helps us make the wisest choice.

3rd Grade Bibles:

Each year, we present Bibles to our 3rd graders as a gift from our church. This is a way we help mark a milestone in your child’s spiritual growth as they celebrate being old enough to begin to study God’s word for themselves. If you have a 4th grader who did not receive their Bible last year, we would love for them to join us for this event as well!

Bibles will be given on Sunday, October 20th, during the 11:00 service. Kids and their parents are encouraged to sit in the reserved pews in front of the sanctuary at the start of the service.

dwCrew

dwCrew is a specialized time of fun, learning, and service for 3rd-5th graders. We will be meeting this month on October 6th & 20th from 12:00-1:30 pm. Lunch is $3 and check-in is just inside the blue dwKids doors.

Trunk-or-Treat and Candy Donations

October 27th from 2:00-4:00 pm

This event is always made possible by having volunteers decorate their cars and through the generosity of our congregation’s candy donations. We greatly appreciate individually-wrapped candy donations. Please drop candy off in the Admin 2 office. Click here to register for a trunk!

For further information, contact Ashley Brown at abrown@duewest.org.

Ignite meets from 5:30-7:30 pm each week and is open to 6th-12th grade students. We offer a meal each week and ask for a donation of $3 to help offset the cost of food. Join us for dinner, worship, a lesson, and fellowship! Bring a friend!

October Youth Newsletter - CLICK HERE to view!

Middle School Boys Bible Study

Our middle school boys before school Bible study meets on Fridays at Brookstone Chick-fil-A from 7:45 - 8:30 am. All middle school boys are welcome!

Please contact youth@duewest.org for more information.

Pumpkin Patch Volunteers - Adults and Students Needed!

October 1st-31st

11:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday to Friday

10:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday

There are so many ways you can help our youth with this fundraiser! We need help with our second pumpkin unload on October 13th @ 5:00 pm, Pumpkin Palooza - October 12th, Bake Sale, Snack Room, and of course Pumpkin Shifts! To sign up for all of these opportunities on our Volunteer Site VOME click here.

Adult Volunteers Needed - Youth Ministry

This fall, you can make a difference in the lives of our youth! We need Due West adults to sign up to help cook, serve and clean up for youth dinners on Sunday nights throughout the school year. We provide the food, you provide the labor! Please CLICK HERE to sign up to help!

Rooted Youth Choir

The Rooted Youth Choir’s weekly rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 6:45 pm in Sanctuary A.

Sunday Singing this month: Sep. 8th @ 11:00 am and Sep. 15th @ 9:45 am

Come sing with us!

October Worship – featuring Music Ministry Groups

Oct. 6 – Handbells @ 11

Oct. 13 – dwKids Choir @ 11

Oct. 20 – Youth Choir @ 8:30

Come Join our Christmas Choir!

Rehearsals are 7:00 pm on Wednesdays beginning October 9th

Check out duewest.org/music to find out about our Christmas Choir

There are lots of exciting things coming up for the Center for the Arts that you do not want to miss! Be sure to put these dates on your calendar!

Tickets are on sale now for Junie B Jones Jr., the musical, presented by our Storybook Playhouse (grades 2-5). Junie B Jones Jr. is a 60-minute student version of the witty and charming show adapted from the Junie B Jones series of best-selling books by Barbara Park.

SHOW DATES:

October 25th @ 7:00 pm

October 26th @ 2:00 pm

October 26th @ 7:00 pm

Tickets in advance are $15 & $18

Tickets at the door are $17 & $20

Tickets can be purchased here!

Kindermusik Classes

We are now offering mommy and me (or caregiver and me) classes for babies and toddlers. These classes are offered in partnership with Kindermusik of West Cobb. Please see their site to register https://regalperformingarts.com/

Watercolor Classes for Adults

Join us every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 10:30-12 for a fun watercolor class with Annette Lewis. Commit just one class at a time, and no experience is necessary - Annette will guide you step by step. Just bring yourself and your supplies, or if you don’t have supplies just let her know and Annette will provide those for you. Cost is $13 if you bring your own supplies, $17 if you’d like Annette to provide them. Simply send Annette a text at (404) 664-9906 if you’d like to join the class.

Instrumental lessons

We are thrilled to offer you lessons in piano, voice, guitar, bass guitar, ukulele and harmonica. If you are interested in private lessons in any of those things please send an email to Nicole at cfa@duewest.org for more information.

Missions Newsletter for October

Check out our missions newsletter to learn more about all the churchwide mission projects we have going on here at Due West!

Click HERE to read the Missions Newsletter for October

Check out our recently Updated Missions Website HERE!

Click Here for the Missions Facebook Page

Sign up for our monthly MailChimp emails by clicking HERE.

Backpack Buddies: A Fundraiser for our Backpack Ministry

It’s not too late! We would like to invite you to partner with us by helping to fund this important mission! The cost to feed one child is $4 per week, $16 per month, or $128 per year. Donations to sponsor a child can be made weekly, monthly or for the whole year at once. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Please mark donations for Backpack Buddies or give online HERE.

Thank you for giving to families in need!

Operation Christmas Child

October 13th - November 17th

We encourage you to pack a traditional shoebox gift just like we have in years past. Boxes will be distributed October 13th through November 10th. We ask them to be returned by November 17th. Boxes will be in the narthex of both buildings A and C and will include a suggested packing list.

Thank you for blessing children all over the world with your shoebox gifts!

Indoor Soccer

We are looking forward to a great season of Indoor Soccer at Due West! This league is for boys and girls age 3, by September 1st through 5th grade. The season begins on November 4th and ends on February 1st, with breaks for the holidays. Teams practice one time per week and play one game each week, for a total of 8 games during the season. All games and practices are held here at Due West, in the Family Life Center, building B. If you are interested in being a head coach there is a discount, just contact us for the code to enter at the time of registration for your child. Register here!

Due West MC has its very own fitness program offering classes for all levels and open to anyone age 12 and up. Classes are $4.00 (includes childcare on Monday, Wednesday & Friday) and you can find our class schedule on Facebook at Due West Adult Fitness Classes. Punch Cards are also available and cover 11 classes for $40.00. These cards are available from the class instructors.

Prayer and Project Time - Teach Love Ministry

October 7th

The Teach Love Ministry at Due West is sponsoring a Prayer and Project time throughout the school year. On the 1st Monday of each month (September – May), we will meet, take time for fellowship, and pray for our teachers, students, and schools. We will also have a “project” of some kind that will be taken to one of our area schools each month to give to their teachers. Childcare is free!

For more information check out the October Missions Newsletter here.

October Teacher of the Month Nominations

Due October 31

The Teach Love Ministry would like to recognize teachers who are educating the children from Due West Methodist Church. Please fill out our short nomination form letting us know why you’d like to nominate your teacher!

Nominations are due October 31st.

Click here to view the nomination form.

MURPHY-HARPST FUNDRAISING DINNER | OCTOBER 19th, 2024

As a Christian-based mission for 100 years, Murphy-Harpst remains a stable environment where hurting youth may safely lean on Jesus Christ for healing and hope. This Christian environment of care is a vital part of the recovery and future of children across Georgia languishing in the foster care system. And it is built upon the regular prayers and service of their dedicated staff and many church partners.

The Methodist Men are proud to be hosting the annual Murphy-Harpst Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, October 19th from 6:00–7:30 pm in the Family Life Center. Dinner will be provided at no cost to you, but we ask that you prayerfully consider making a donation to support Murphy-Harpst (www.murphyharpst.org). Register here today! “Let the children come to me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God.”

– Mark 10:14

Cookies With Santa

Saturday, December 7th from 2:00-4:30 pm we will be hosting the State Court event for children and their families. This is their time together as a family and they look forward to coming.

We are in need of many volunteers to make this event a success! All volunteers must be 18 years or older. We are in need of adults to run booths (games, cookie decorating, etc.), host family tables, face painting, story tellers, etc.

There will be a quick meeting before the event to go over the expectations of the event (to be announced). If volunteering, we ask that you please mark your calendar and commit to be at the event. We will need every hand that signs up to volunteer!

It's a great afternoon that will leave you feeling blessed and happy inside! These kids are precious.

The Congregational Care Ministry is committed to sharing the love of Christ and the love and support of our church family. We work with our Pastors to meet the needs of our congregation, especially during times of illness and loss, and to those who no longer are able to attend worship services. We walk alongside those going through hard times utilizing home and facility visits, phone calls, cards, and emails.

It is a joy to offer Holy Communion to those who cannot come to the Lord’s Table, and offer anointing with oil as a reminder that Christ is with us in body, mind, and spirit at all times. We provide Holy Communion after our services each Sunday, and we serve in the Healing Services and Longest Night Service each year.

If God is calling you to join us in this vital and rewarding ministry, please contact Lay Leader Brenda Wyatt at 770-605-3709 or email bwyatt66chs@gmail.com. This is a wonderful opportunity for couples who want to be in ministry together. We have a new training class beginning Tuesday, September 17th, at 6:30 PM. We would love to have you join our team!

Matthew 25:40 “ Truly I tell you whatever you did for one of the least of those brothers and sisters of mine you did for me.”

Brenda Wyatt

GriefShare - Comforting Others

After the funeral, when the cards and flowers have stopped coming, most of the people around you return to their normal lives. But your grief continues and you may feel alone. Often friends and family want to help, but don't know how. That's the reason for GriefShare. Our group is led by caring people who have experienced grief and have successfully rebuilt their lives. We understand how you feel because we have been in the same place. We will walk with you on the long path through grief toward healing and restored hope for the future.

GriefShare is a nationwide network committed to biblical concepts for healing from your grief. To learn more visit the GriefShare website at www.griefshare.org.

What to Expect:

GriefShare is a group that meets weekly for 13 weeks. There are three key parts to the group.

· Video Seminar

· Support Group

· Workbook (Provided)

The current session began Sunday, September 15th. Click here to join the group.

If you have any questions or are interested in participating, please contact Connie Morrow:
Email: cmm10500@gmail.com
Cell Phone (Preferred): 904-651-2732

Click here to learn more about GriefShare

Sunday Media Team Needs Volunteers!

Sunday mornings couldn’t happen without the hard work from our Sunday media volunteers! Song lyrics, sermon slides, livestream video, lights, offering photos, and more are only possible with your help. We have positions for all skill levels with technology and offer hands-on learning and shadowing opportunities to help get you comfortable with your position! Please email Matt or find him at the sound booth after the 8:30am or 11am Services to help keep our Sundays running smoothly!

9:45 am Service Ushers

We are in need of more ushers for the 9:45 am church service in Building C. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Sandra Imundo at Sandra.Imundo@fmc-na.com

Sunday School Volunteers

dwKids Sunday School Volunteers - Contact Alicia Iles at ailes@duewest.org for details.

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