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THE WEEKDAY WORD…
UPDATED: NOV 25, 2024
A Thanksgiving Message from our Bishop
Check out Bishop Tom Berlin’s Thanksgiving message to our conference here: Bishop Berlin's Thanksgiving Message
Thankful for you (from Pastor Haley)...
At a time when we consider our many blessings, I wanted to express that I am thankful for you. You as a church have welcomed me. You have been open in allowing me to get to know each of you. You have been generous in your grace as I settle into your rhythms of worship. You have been kind to our family, offering gifts and support. I am especially thankful to our leadership and staff. You have shared your gifts, your hopes, your honest opinions as we seek to do ministry together. I thank God for each one of you. I hope you have a blessed thanksgiving and look forward to celebrating Advent together!
Advent Study
Advent, our season of preparation for Christmas, begins on December 1st. As we countdown to the birth of our savior, we will be following a study called “The Weary World Rejoices” which will lead us through the promises of the season:
Truth, Compassion, Restoration and Justice.
In addition to following along in our sermon series, I’d like to encourage you to find some deeper ways to connect this season. First, you can engage in your own daily study. There is a free daily devotional available that will guide you in scripture reading, activities and blessings. You can download here: The Weary World Rejoices Daily Devotional.
This is an optional resource for you. I acknowledge many of you have daily devotional routines or may feel uncomfortable downloading a devotional. Regardless of whether you engage in the daily study, I hope you will join us for our weekly small group!
If you would like to join a small group to discuss these themes, there will be two opportunities.
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Our regularly scheduled Sunday School Class will follow our Advent Devotional during the season. We meet after worship in the McCay Hall and would love for you to join us.
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If you cannot make it on Sundays, you can join us on Monday afternoons in the parlor room at 1pm.
I hope this will be a meaningful season however you engage, and I hope you will invite some friends to enjoy a blessed Advent!
Mark your calendars for a celebration at the parsonage!
Let’s share some of our favorite Christmas cookies together! I hope to celebrate the season with you!
In Christ's Love,
Pastor Haley
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
941-792-3497
5115 Cortez Rd. West, Bradenton, FL 34210
