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June, 2020
The Easter season has passed and with that brings us the summer, usually a chance to relax, take vacations, enjoy the warm weather at beaches and parks. Alas, while some easing of our stay at home orders are lifted, we still feel the unease and fear that this virus has caused us. Take a moment, however, to remember our first leaders of the church on Pentecost and thereafter. Up until Pentecost the disciples were hidden away, praising Jesus together, waiting for the sign Jesus said would come, but also avoiding the Jewish leadership, so as not to be persecuted. After the day when the Lord blew his spirit upon them all with fire and wind, they all finally understood what must be done. They did not hide out anymore, they dispersed throughout the known world, at that time, and spread the gospel to all who would hear it. Knowing persecution and even death would find them, they helped the poor, fed the hungry, healed the sick and lame, preached the good news. As we begin to emerge from this hibernation, this quarantine, do not do so in fear. Take your precautions as you see fit and go out and be a blessing to those who need it, praise the Lord on your way. Life may never return to normal as we know it, but life was never the same the day Jesus was crucified. Three days later he rose from the dead, conquering sin and death and saving us all. 2000 years later, we are still praising his name.
As we journey into the summer, I leave you with St. Paul’s parting words in the book of Romans:
“Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret for long ages but is now disclosed, and through the prophetic writings is made known to all the Gentiles, according to the command of the eternal God, to bring about the obedience of faith— to the only wise God, through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory forever! Amen.”
Have a wonderful summer, stay healthy, stay safe and God Bless you All.
Pastor Jason Stitt
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Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 2 PM. Sponsored by Mutual Ministry Group. Will be virtual walk to donate for hunger here and abroad. 25% of all proceeds will go locally to the Southwest Community Based Services in Parma and the rest will be given to Church World Services to fight world hunger. Secure donations can be made at the web site www.crophungerwalk.org/clevelandoh/. Thank you for your support!
Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 6:30 PM. Continuing discussions about the followup to the Crop Walk and Malachi House Christmas in July. Will be last meeting until the Fall. Will be a virtual meeting online. If interested in participating, please call St. Paul UCC. 440.843.8039
Will be joining with our sister church St. Peter United Church of Christ for our continuing book studies. The session will begin at 12:30 PM. Below is the date and the book to be discussed.
June 7, 2020 - Man's Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl Will be a virtual meeting online. If interested in participating, please contact St. Peter UCC . 216.524.1709
Hall Rental Available with Full Kitchen - not available now due to Covid-19
Seating capacity: 125
Cost: $250.00, plus a $50.00 security deposit for 4 hours
Snow plowing extra if needed
Church Sanctuary Available for Weddings - not available now due to Covid-19
Cost: $250.00
