Mid-week Thoughts from Pastor Bob

robertcblinn — Fri, 25 May 2012 15:02:06 +0000

Hallelujah moments: 1) Uplifting worship on Sunday, with several Ruritan Club members present and a total of 77; 2) meeting with confirmands, listening to their professions of faith in Jesus Christ; 3) listening to the birds greet each new day; 4) putting out my American flag to remember the fallen for freedom’s cause and 4) answered prayer for J.B. and Jean Bishop and others on our prayer list.

Recent additions to our prayers for comfort: the family of Chad Miller, Sandy Bailey’s nephew in Iowa. Send a prayer card—stamped cards are ready on the sanctuary organ.

Celebrate the Holy Spirit moving in our young, and in all who call upon the Lord this Sunday as we observe the Day of Pentecost. Read Acts 2:1-21. A reception after worship sponsored by the United Methodist Women will honor both confirmands and graduates. Our confirmands are Ben Bonnell, Emily Bowie, Andrew Helmer, Briana Milliner, Abby Powers, and Christopher Smith. Graduating this spring from Prince George High School: Sara Holdsworth, Kaitlyn Nikolaisen, and Carrie Young.

The Long Range Planning team needs YOUR completed survey. Fill one out this Sunday!

Youth ministries meet this Sunday at 6:30 pm. No Revelation Class due to my participation in the Virginia Festival of the Fine Arts concert in Norfolk.

The Hospitality Team meeting this Wednesday, May 30. Members are Bill Young, Chair; Ruby Leonard, Kathy James; Beverly Stotesberry; Jan Powers; Carol Dralle; Jerry Moody; Rita Powers; Walter and Sylvia Massey.

Ushers in May: Mel Reames, Josh Matthews, Michael Pond, and Jimmy Brockwell. Altar Guild: Charlene Hauck. Greeters: Sandy Bailey and Wilda Rolley. Counters for May: Theresa Simmons and Carol Draille. Worship time nursery this Sunday will be staffed by Jessica McAllister and Sandy Bailey. Grass cutters May 27: Charles, Will and Ben Bonnell. June 3: Walter Massey and Jeff Stotesberry. Rollaway Club in May: Mucky King. June: Joe Powers. Thank you, all workers for our Risen Lord!

Midweek Thoughts from Pastor Bob

robertcblinn — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:47:54 +0000

Hallelujah moments: 1) knowing Sunday worship was in good hands with J.B. Brown leading and Ms. Zsa Zsa Johnson sharing, and learning that 63 were present, including several children; 2) being with our adult Blinn children and their spouses in their homes, especially celebrating the graduate; 3) answered prayer for the Houck family members (Evan, Conner and Frank); 4) many church members and first responders present for Josh Culler’s service today in Petersburg; and 5) coming home to the welcome of members and dear friends.

Recent additions to our prayers for healing: Kathleen DeGrazia (Simmons’ family friend); Bob Ealey (Walter Massey’s brother-in-law); and Vanessa Blick (Marvin Blick’s niece). For comfort, the family of Josh Culler, especially Misti, Billy and Anna (17776 Loving Union Rd., Disputanta, VA 23842). For God’s care and guidance, Jaime Bailey. Send a prayer card to someone—stamped cards are ready on the sanctuary organ.

Celebrate more good news than not-so-good this Sunday as we observe the Ascension of Our Lord Sunday, reading Acts 1:1-11. If you don’t yet have one, take a Baby Bottle home to fill with change for the Pregnancy Support Center of the Tri-Cities. This is “Change the World” Weekend across our denomination!

Long Range Planning team wants YOUR completed survey. Fill one out this Sunday!

Youth, Adult and Kids ministries resume this Sunday at 6:30 pm. It’s a great way to end the Lord’s Day in fellowship and learning. The Revelation Class is reading Chapter 19.

May 27 will recognize both Confirmands and graduates with a reception after worship sponsored by the United Methodist Women.

The Hospitality Team meeting has moved to Wednesday, May 30. Members are Bill Young, Chair; Kathy James; Beverly Stotesberry; Jan Powers; Carol Dralle; Jerry Moody; Rita Powers; Walter and Sylvia Massey.

Ushers in May: Mel Reames, Josh Matthews, Michael Pond, and Jimmy Brockwell. Altar Guild: Charlene Hauck. Greeters: Sandy Bailey and Wilda Rolley. Counters for May: Theresa Simmons and Carol Draille. Worship time nursery this Sunday will be staffed by Jaime Bailey and Janet Reames. Grass cutters May 20: John and Jimmy Brockwell. May 27: Charles, Will and Ben Bonnell. Rollaway Club in May: Mucky King. June: Joe Powers. We have many hard workers—thank the Lord!

Send your news, prayer updates and any suggestions to my office email address, robert.blinn@trinitydisputanta.org. See you Sunday!

Trinity United Methodist Church in Disputanta, Virginia

Mid-week Thoughts from Pastor Bob

Midweek Thoughts from Pastor Bob