Sunday, November 22, 2020

Welcome to all who are worshiping with us at the Dewey Community church this morning. May we all be grateful to God for the reminder that, for his children, worship is essential and not non-essential.

This Sunday's sermon will be available later this week at www.deweychurch.org/listen.

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Seeing What Jesus Saw: Lepers
Luke 17:11-19

A heartfelt expression of gratitude to God is fitting for those who been the recipient of his mercy and kindness. In the interaction between Jesus and ten lepers, we discover 2 aspects of gratitude which we should take to heart during this season of the year.

I. Our Reason for Gratitude: Jesus ‘Sees’ our Needs.

II. Our Response of Gratitude: We ‘See’ Jesus’ Provision.

Conclusion: Jesus saw…

1. …hurting people whose plight Touched his heart and Moved him to action.

2. …a single person who lost no time in Expressing his Praise to the One from whom all blessings flow.

How many ‘temporal’ mercies have we experienced through our whole lives! What continuance of health, or deliverance from sickness! What freedom from want, or relief in the midst of it! What comfort in the fellowship of our friends and relatives! How many ‘spiritual’ mercies too have we received from God! What provision has been made for the healing of our souls! The Son of God himself has suffered, that he might ‘heal us by his stripes’ and offers us pardon and salvation have been proclaimed to us in his name; Yea, we have been promised a deliverance from the leprosy of sin, and have been entreated to become children and heirs of God. Are not these mercies which demand our gratitude? (Charles Simeon)

Childcare Today (11/22)
No childcare currently scheduled for the next two weeks

Remember to Pray…for Jerry A. as he remains hospitalized with Covid-19…for others in our congregation who have contracted or have been exposed to the virus…for Justin K. as he moves to Wisconsin to be close to his son and his family…for LuCinda S. whose husband Tim passed away this past week (Tim is Dolorez R's son-in-law)…for the Search Committee as their work continues…for Nikolas H. and Chase V. as they serve in the U.S. Army…for God’s protection over This Little Light of Mine Preschool…for the safety of those working in the medical profession…for our missionaries serving overseas.

CANCELLED - SUN, NOV 22 @ 7:00 PM // Community Thanksgiving Service
This year's Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at East Bend Mennonite Church. The service is sponsored by the Fisher-Area Ministerial Association and an offering will be received in support of their ministries. The East Bend leadership does ask that everyone in attendance wear a mask while entering and exiting the building and while singing.

THU, NOV 26 // Thanksgiving Day
Enjoy a Thanks-filled day even if the day looks different than years past.

SUN, NOV 29 @ 10:35 AM // First Sunday of Advent
In the worship Service, Pastor Neal will begin a news series of messages for Advent titled, ”The Shepherd of Micah.” The series traces the theme of a Shepherd through this short prophetic book. Also, an opportunity will be given for children to place hats, mittens, gloves and scarves on the Christmas tree during the offering. The celebration of the Lord’s Supper will be observed during the service.

Remember to place your Thanksgiving Offering in the black box on the table in the entryway either this Sunday or next. Offering envelopes are available on the table.

Mittens, gloves, hats and scarves will be collected on Sundays, November 29 and December 6 and 13. The items will be distributed through the Salvation Army. An opportunity will be given to the children to hang these items on the Christmas tree during the Worship Service on those Sundays.

The Dewey Ladies’ Book Club will meet on Thursday, December 3 (7:00 pm) to discuss “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham. All women of the church and community are welcome to participate. Please bring snacks to enjoy following the discussion.

Advent Devotionals titled ”Joy to the World” by John Piper are available on the tables in the entry way. The devotions are intended to “deepen and sweeten our adoration of Jesus this December and keep him as the center and greatest treasure of our Christmas season.” Pick up your copy today.

Our Daily Bread: Copies of this daily devotion for the new quarter (December-February) are available on the tables in the entryway.

As Most Of You are Aware, LuCinda S’ husband, Tim, passed away this past Monday after a battle with Covid-19. For those of you who know LuCinda, you are welcome to send her a card. Check the church bulletin or contact the church office for her address.