Music Notes

Philippians 2:1-5

…if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ,

if any comfort from His love, if any common sharing in the Spirit,

if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in Spirit and of one mind.

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.

rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of others.

In your relationship with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

Humble

On Sunday, September 27, the first Sunday without our own pastor, the supply minister, Pastor Curtis used this passage as the New Testament reading and basis for his sermon. This scripture and message spoke to my heart and mind. 

We are all ministers in our church.  The titled minister can certainly be a shepherd to help us navigate the challenges of ministry.  But if we embrace the text from Philippians, we encounter the greatest Shepherd ever to guide and lead us.

Unity with Christ

Sharing in the Spirit

His love, having the same – comforting, tender, compassionate

One mind, one Spirit

Selfless – interests of others above your own

Humility – be humble

In your relationship with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

Who, being in very nature God…humbled Himself.

As a staff we are working diligently and faithfully to do what we are called to do and to continue the good work that was happening before our pastor was called to another position.  We need continued support and prayers from the lay leadership and the congregation to be strong and to maintain the level of excellence in maintenance, administration and music to which you are accustomed. 

Peace and blessings,

Janet Scott

Christian Education Notes

Bible Study

Wednesday Evening Bible Study "If you are interested in diving deeper into God's Word in a different, more casual, setting as compared to Sunday morning, join us for the Wednesday Evening Bible Study led by Logan O’Leary. It is a time to gather, discuss, and learn from one another how God's Word is speaking to and through each of us. We will be hosting Bible study at the church, meeting each Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. We look forward to seeing you there!"

Announcements

M & M (Men & More) Monthly Outing

Everyone is invited to join this group for dinner and fellowship at Wildwood Golf Club, 601 Aberdeen Dr. on Tuesday, October 13. Fellowship begins approximately at 5:00, and we usually order dinner around 5:30. We hope to see you there.

We give thanks to God for the life of. . .

• Shirley Mynhier, who died on September 23. Shirley’s service will be on October 24 at the church. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. and her service will be at 11:00 followed by a luncheon in Fellowship Hall.

In Case of an Emergency

If you have an emergency after hours or on the weekend, please email Sandy at sandy@fpcmiddletown.com.

• Online Calendar

The church calendar is now online! Go to https://www.fpcmiddletown.com/calendar