Hi Friends,


I am very grateful to Mary Parsons L.L. W. L, Doug Parsons and Krista Rhodes for their leadership in worship on Sunday August 16th. Doug will be performing a solo, Krista will be  playing piano and Mary has a special message for us. Rev. Gayle MacDonald, of Carlisle-Kilbride Pastoral Charge,  will provide emergency pastoral care coverage. I will return all messages, the afternoon of August 18th. 


Remember worship begins at 10:30 am in the Zimmerman Room.


Krista Rhodes is a very accomplished musician and music teacher, it is a special treat to welcome her and Mary to Lowville United Church. Please see Krista’s profile at https://www.munnsunited.com/about


Mary provided a note about her intriguing message:


The preaching text for Sunday’s worship is from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 15, verses 10-28. Here are some thoughts to ponder:

Gentle Jesus, meek and mild – really?  What is your picture of Jesus?  Is he holding a soft, fluffy lamb?  Maybe he is surrounded by little children, or perhaps he is healing someone? Rarely do we imagine Jesus as angry, let alone mean. But that is the Jesus we meet on Sunday. But in this story, Jesus is challenged to do better … and by a woman, no less! When has your faith been challenged?  What role does faith play as we deal with the challenges of today’s divided, hurting, and ever-changing world?


See you on Sunday!  Music will be offered by the very talented Krista Rhodes, along with a solo by Doug Parsons.


Mary Parsons, LLWL



On Sunday on August 23rd, we continue with a Summer of Psalms and will focus on laments, specifically Psalm 22, which Jesus quotes on the cross. 



NOTES:


REV RONI VACATION Aug 16th - 18th.  Rev. Gayle MacDonald , minister of Carlisle/Kilbride United Church will be providing emergency pastoral care supply. She can be reached at 289-442-8420.


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