Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost, October 22, 2023, 10:45 A.M. Sunday Worship Service

<p>Hello there, and thanks for checking out our worship time today! Last week we mentioned the holidays that fall on October 15th, so today we want to highlight some of the month-long observations including National ADHD Awareness Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Bullying Prevention Month, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, LGBTQ+ History Month, and Global Diversity Awareness Month. October sure is a busy time! But even as we get pulled in countless different directions and struggle to meet all the demands of everyday life, God is always there with us, every step of the way.</p> <p><br></p> <p>And God wants you to know that you are made in God&#39;s image, and therefore beautiful just there way you are. You are also a beloved child of God, and a cherished sibling with Christ Jesus. God&#39;s love for you and all creation is unconditional, and there is nothing you can ever do to stop that love or make God leave you behind. God&#39;s perfect grace and love is available to ALL people, without cost. And we hope that you feel and are witness to that love reflected in the people you interact with here at Stony Creek UMC, and in how we do everything from worship to fellowship time, and more!</p> <p><br></p> <p>This morning we will be singing some songs, lifting prayers, sharing together in liturgy, hearing from Scripture readings from the Bible, and will also join Pastor Michael for the third message in our current sermon series, &quot;Thriving.&quot; We hope that you will participate in whatever ways you are comfortable and feel safe. There is no judgement or expectation from our faith community towards you in any way. Our only goals are to help build community, love our neighbors by working to help meet their needs and showing mercy and compassion, and to do our very best to be reflections of God&#39;s love to the world. If you ever have any questions, or just want to chat, please jump into the chat alongside the video feed. And, if you would like a copy of the bulletin for the service, please v