Christian Church
Jake Riebel gave the Communion meditation Sunday. In Luke 22:42, Jesus prayed in the garden for God to please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine. Jesus took Gods wrath upon himself, which he didnt deserve. When we take Communion, we need to eagerly look forward to the day when we can take the bread WITH Jesus.
Chase Riebel gave the sermon on week 11 of the Believe series titled Worship. The next 10 weeks focus on putting our beliefs into action. We are to believe with an active faith as a way of life. And its not as important how we worship, but the motivation behind our worship. We can worship in dance, in song, in prayer whatever comes natural. (Ref: Matthew 23:1-7,1 Samuel 17:26b, 2 Samuel 6:14)
Mens Bible study is at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Meal and prayer at the parsonage is at 5:30 p.m. today, with youth group starting at 7 oclock. Youngsters are welcome to arrive by 4:30.
Working Wonders will meet at 7 p.m. Monday. Small groups will begin again today. A womens retreat will be at the church and the parsonage from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 26. All women are welcome.
Cowboy Church
Pastor Leo Ramsey opened the service Sunday with announcements, followed by praise and worship led by Cindy Beckmon and the band, marking the churchs second anniversary.
Apostle Jon Petty, read from Romans 8:1-2 and urged believers not to listen to the wrong voice that encourages words and thoughts of condemnation on others, but love others just as Jesus did.
Although live streaming the morning services on Facebook has presented several challenges, the technicians believe they have resolved the issues thanks to viewer feedback.
Northcott Church
Announcements: Sunday-Guest speaker from Gideons; fellowship and board meeting; Jan. 24-Women of Faith, 6:30 p.m., dinner menu is new recipe.
This Sunday is Mission Sunday. Benevolence Sunday is Jan. 20 and Building Fund Sunday is Jan. 27.
January birthdays: 6-JoNita Otto and 23-Ronda West.
Prayer focus: President Trump and Vice President Pence, liberal media, Washington County education. Contact person Leon LaGalle, 620-228-2644.
UMC
Scripture shared at the Jan. 6 service was Psalm 72: 1-7, Isaiah 60: 1-6, Ephesians 3: 1-12 and Matthew 2: 1-12. Pastor Dorothy Welch presented the sermon, The Journey.
The January United Methodist Womens challenge is Souper Bowl.
Lions Club
The Jan. 2 meeting was in the Colony Methodist Church basement with 11 members attending.
Jay Dutton, Gene Anderson and Ron McMullen were thanked for their work in delivering the poinsettias to the shut-ins. A list of shut-ins was presented by Jay Dutton.
Mary Scovill and Sue Colgin reported on the adopted Christmas family project. The recipient was happy with what the Lions provided.
