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Last week, I preached a sermon on God’s Love. I think we all like to hear positive,
uplifting messages that speak of God’s love, grace, and His blessings. We want
to hear how God favors us and deals nicely with us.
There are, however, other truths we must listen to as we serve The Lord.
Sermons that cannot be sugar-coated. They are challenging; asking us to
reassess our priorities and make adjustments.
Such is a sermon preached by Haggai. And if you are wondering how such
ancient a book can be relevant to the Church and the needs of the individual – I
think you’ll be surprised.! God can use the truths of Haggai - in blessing
Dearborn Congregational!
If you aren’t afraid of a challenge – I have a message prepared for Sunday, April
22nd, at 10:00 a.m.! It’s titled “Putting First Things First.” If you read Haggai 1:1-
9 - you’ll be ready for Morning Worship.
The liturgical color for Easter and for the next six Sunday’s
until Pentecost Sunday, is celebratory white. White
symbolizing purity, holiness, and virtue, as well as respect
and reverence. Our God is a Holy and Awesome God!
Our suggested Scripture reading for April 22, 2018, from the 2018 UCC
Church Calendar:
Psalm 23 (NLT)
A Psalm of David
The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me
rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams.
3
He renews my strength. He guides me along right
paths, bringing honor to his name.
4
Even when I walk through
the darkest valley, I will not
be afraid, for you are close
beside me. Your rod and
your staff protect and comfort
me. 5 You prepare a feast for
me in the presence of my
enemies.
You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows
with blessings. 6 Surely your goodness and unfailing love will
pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of
the LORD forever.
Our sister church, St. Paul UCC, in Taylor, is holding their annual
Spring Rummage Sale on May 3 – 5, 2018. Let’s give them our support!
Here is information we received.
The St. Paul Spring Rummage Sale is coming fast. The sale begins
Thursday, May 3rd and continues through Saturday, May 5th. Set-up begins
Wednesday, April 25th, and continues through Wednesday, May 2nd. Post-
sale clean-up takes places on Saturday, May 5th, 10-12 noon and again on
Tuesday, May 8th 9 - 10 am.
All items not sold are bagged or boxed for pick-up by one of the local non-
profit resale shops in our Downriver area.
Your donations of clothing and household goods are welcomed and very
much needed to ensure the sale's success. All items donated should be
clean and in a good state of repair. Items can be dropped off through the
east entrance during church office hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. or at other times
by arrangement. Just ring the bell and someone will let you in to put your
items on the tables in the back of fellowship hall.
Blessings,
Pastor Bill