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Messages from the Pastor
Bent, Bowed, and Blessed
Tuesday, September 24, 2020 When Jesus stood on that hillside and shared the Beatitudes with the people, he knew full well that they were struggling and suffering. The most fortunate among them were peasants, who barely scraped by. The less fortunate, were viewed as disposable; if they disappeared, society wouldn’t even notice. And Jesus told them that they were indeed blessed by God (Matthew 5:3-10).
While this forced flexibility has been difficult and frustrating at times, it has also been a blessing. The church has been bent and bowed as we figure out new ways to do Christ’s work. And while many things may appear different, the fundamentals of the church remain – connecting with God, serving those in need, and fostering relationships with fellow Christians! Getting through this pandemic, I have appreciated the non-Biblical beatitude “Blessed are the flexible"; it reminds me that the work of the church is ever evolving, that God is blessing us when we are required to change, and that God is stretching us in preparation for new and wonderful ministry!
Telling Time
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Many of us are tied to our clocks and calendars. After all, we have appointments to keep and deadlines to meet, and wasting time is a luxury most of us cannot afford. In the Bible, this kind of time is called Chronos. Chronos is the linear, measurable time that determines our schedules. . . . .
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The church building may be closed but the ministry is not. Please continue to reach out to one another to offer concern and conversation. If you need pastoral, spiritual, or emergency care, please let me know! You are welcome to join the Prayer Ministry! Let me know if you want to be included in the group that receives prayer requests, and I will happily add you. The more people praying right now, the better! If you have any prayer requests, please let me know. Feel free to send your pledges to church, either in the mail or by using the tithe.ly app. Even with the “stay at home” order, our wonderful Finance Committee is still making deposits and paying bills to keep NGCC afloat financially. Stay safe and healthy! Blessings, Judith Weekly Worship
in-person Worship is temporarily suspended, but please visit our "Messages from the Pastor", and weekly online worship services 10 am Sunday Worship from Sept - June Summer worship starts at 9:30 am during July & August with Sunday School and Nursery Care Fellowship Hour immediately following the service New Weekly Church Office Hours: Monday - Friday from 9 - 1 --- Our office is temporarily closed --- NGCC follows the Guilford Public School snow schedule; if Guilford has a snow day, the office will also be closed. |
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