Jesus told many parables. This week we will look at the parable of the blind beggar - Luke 18:35-43. You can read parables in two ways - literally and allegorically. Jesus encountered many blind beggars on his travels. On more than one occasion, Jesus miraculously healed them. The beggar in Luke's gospel cries out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” He tells Jesus he wants to see." Those words, "I want to see," are about more than physical blindness - they are about insight! We say "I see" when we understand something. Jesus' teachings opened people's minds and helped them 'see' the world and their role in it in a new way. "The Jesus way" refers to living a life of humility, compassion, empathy, and service to others. It emphasizes humility and a willingness to serve others, rather than seeking personal gain or power. Following Jesus is not just a set of rules, but a way of life. "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound. That Saved a Wretch Like Me. I once was lost, but now am found - was blind but now I see!
Annual Congregation Meeting - April 6th, immediately after Service will be our Annual Congregational Meeting. We will be reviewing and approving the 2024 Annual Report as well as reviewing and approving the 2025 Budget and Mission & Service Goal. It's also a great chance to ask any questions and have an open discussion on happenings at the church.
DRAFT Annual Reports available for Pickup Sunday March 30th in the Zimmerman Room.
Donations to Lowville U.C.
You can now donate to the church on our web page:
https://www.lowvilleunitedchurch.ca
ICE STORM ALERT
Check your email before heading out for church on Sunday morning.
There is a weather alert for our region this weekend that may impact us on Sunday morning. If an ice storm makes the roads, sidewalks and parking lots slippery, we may decide to cancel worship this week. I hope not. If we remain open and the conditions are less than ideal, then please make the best decision for your own safety. Let's hope the storm fizzles out before Sunday morning!
