It’s been proven true that a healthy relationship is marked by healthy communication, transparent exchanges of feelings and thoughts. Couples who enjoy long and healthy marriages, talk about the hard things. Shouldn’t the same be true for our relationship with God? We are exploring the Laments as we continue with our preaching series, ‘A Summer of Psalms’.
The genre of psalms called the laments, gives us permission to keep the communication real with God. The psalms of lament give us permission and precedence to name the hard things in our lives, our struggles with faith, as a prayer to God. God has broad shoulders and can handle our frustrations, as we disclose them and at the same time hold God accountable to God’s faithfulness.
Our prayer life gets healthier, and we feel closer to God, when we keep our prayers honest and dare to trust God, to work out hope for us. We will explore Psalm 22, which is the famous prayer of lamentation Jesus quotes on the cross. Jesus not only quotes the psalm to express his suffering, he knows the entire psalm and is confident that as unbearable as his suffering was, God will vindicate him. God will workout hope, on his behalf and on our behalf.
Come to church on Sunday August 23rd at 10:30 am., and discover how the laments can help us to enjoy an even healthier relationship with God.
As a special treat, enjoy a locally made freezie after church to cool the summer heat! Lowville United Church supports local businesses.
This week we remember Don Thomas, who persevered in faith, overcoming personal challenges and inspiring us to keep the faith through his reading of scripture and the blessing of friendship. His earthly journey is now complete. May God comfort Linda and the rest of the family.
Celebrating the Life of Don Thomas
The church family at Lowville United, join Linda, Steven (Claudia), Terry, grandchildren and his sister Fay in grieving the death of their Beloved Don. We were all inspired by his faith and blessed by his friendship.
The visitation is on Friday August 21st from 6-9 pm, at Smith's Funeral Home, 1167 Guelph Line.
Second visitation is at Smith’s Funeral Home (Guelph Line) on Saturday August 22nd from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, Service follows at 10:00 am in the chapel.
Interment immediately follows at Lowville United Church Cemetery, a reception takes place after the interment at Smith's Funeral Home.
https://www.smithsfh.com/memorials/donald-thomas/5737704/
May the love of Christ, expressed through this church family, continue to bless Linda and the rest of the Thomas family.
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CHILDREN’S MARKET
Kilbride United Church, Sat
Aug 22nd, (10am.) Come out and support the kids! They have cupcake makers, lemonade makers, fashion designers, jewelry and more. It's nice to see this entrepreneurial spirit in the kids. Bring your cash.
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NO WORSHIP Sun
Sept 6th. Please plan to attend a neighbouring church.
WELCOME BACK “SUNDAE” Sun
Sept 13th
(10:30am) more info to come.
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LOWVILLE CARES Place your Local Food Bank Donations in Zimmerman Room Baskets located under the Guelph Line window near the Sanctuary door.
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