Good morning and welcome to Stony Creek United Methodist Church's Sunday morning worship service! God's blessings to you, and those you love and hold most dear. We pray that this new year will be full of joy, wonderful memories, opportunities to grow and learn, and filled with all of the things that bring you joy and happiness! We also want you to know that we hold no expectations on how much (or little) you may choose to participate in our service, whether online or in-person. We want you to always feel comfortable and safe. In this faith community we believe that ALL people are made in the image of God, and therefore, beautiful just the way they are. We also believe, that being made in the image of God and loved unconditionally by God, that you are also a child of God and a sibling of Jesus Christ. You, yes you, are always and forever worthy of being, mercy, grace, and love! God's perfect love ensures these things and there is nothing you can ever do to separate yourself from God's love, or make God ever leave you.
Today in worship, Pastor Michael will be sharing a message with us from our Summer sermon series, "Reconstruction - A Study of Priorities from Hagg", titled, "Oracle 4," utilizing our readings for today from Haggai 2:20-23 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Haggai+2%3A20-23&version=NIV) and Psalm 17:1-9 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+17%3A1-9&version=NIV). We will also be singing some songs, sharing in liturgy (it's all in the bulletin at the link below), and lifting some prayers.
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