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Jun '25
Taking Time
02
Jun '25
As we head into the summer, I am considering the things I give my time to more deeply: Work, Family, Friends, Hobbies, and so on. We often use the phrase “taking time” for something. “I am taking time for myself” is most common. Who are we taking that time from? Is it ourselves, our families, our work, our friends, our hobbies? Or is it God? When I “take time” am I taking it from God?
I keep turning this over and over in my head, trying to understand the dynamics of time and relationships. If every moment of every day is a gift from God, and I accept that as true, then what is the proper use of that time? Should it be returned to Him? Should I tithe my time? I think in all my time I should work to honor the Lord, for sure. But what does that look like? How do I honor God in my family? In my work? In my friendships and hobbies?
Is it simply acknowledging that He is giving me time to engage with these things? Or is it being grateful for the time? A combination? Something more? I think in this whole conversation I end up with more questions than answers. I only hope that as I accept the time given to me by the Lord that I am honoring Him in as many ways as I can in the moments I have, no matter who or how I take that time. I hope the same is true for you.
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Order of Service, June 01, 2025
Order of Service:
Welcome and Call to Worship
“Come Thou Almighty King”
Greeting Time
“Revive Us Again”
“Gratitude”
Prayer for the Offering
“Dwelling Places”
“God Knows About Everything” (Kids Sing-a-long)
Dismiss Koinonia Kids (Kindergarten – Middle School)
Message — Pastor Jesse Davis
“Zechariah: A Minor Prophet”
Selections from the Book of Zechariah
Closing Song
“Lord Reign Me In”
Benediction & Open Worship
Next Sunday Preview: “Malachi: A Minor Prophet”
Events & Notes
The Fireside Room and Fellowship Hall, as well as FellowSip, are now open starting at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings. Come have some coffee and chit chat before service. Maybe answer the FellowSip question, which changes every week.
- Prayer Meeting – Mondays at 12 p.m. in room #8 to pray for our community.
- Homework Assignment – Grab some of the “Pinewood BBQ” flyers and spread them around town. They’re on the foyer table. Thank you!
- Hobby Night – Wednesday, June 4th at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome.
- Men’s Breakfast & Bibles – Saturday, June 7th from 8-10 a.m.
- Promotion Sunday – Sunday, June 8th during service.
- Goeres Anniversary Party – After service on Sunday, June 8th.
Friends Women Fellowship invites you to pray for the following:
PRAISE:
Cambodia — For the opportunity for missionaries there to reconnect with family, friends, and supporters in the US.
PRAY:
Cambodia — For God to continue to strengthen and sustain churches in Cambodia.
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Order of Service: May 25th, 2025
Order of Service:
Welcome and Call to Worship
Song: “What a Beautiful Name”
Greeting Time
Song: “Rock of Ages”
Song: “Psalm 5”
Prayer for the Offering
Song: “The Law of the Lord”
Dismiss Koinonia Kids (K-10)
Message — Pastor Jesse Davis
“Haggai: A Minor Prophet“
Selections from the book of Haggai
Closing Song
Song: “Soon and Very Soon”
Benediction & Open Worship
Next Sunday Preview: “Zechariah: A Minor Prophet”
Events & Notes
The Fireside Room and Fellowship Hall, as well as FellowSip, are now open starting at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings. Come have some coffee and chit chat before service. Maybe answer the FellowSip question, which changes every week.
- Prayer Meeting – Mondays at 12 p.m. in room #8 to pray for our community.
- Homework Assignment: Grab some of the “Pinewood BBQ” flyers from the foyer table and spread them around town. Thank you!
- Church Work Day – Saturday, May 31st from 9am until 12pm.
Friends Women Fellowship invites you to pray for the following:
PRAISE:
Pastoral Ministry Partner with EFC Nepal for the building of four new worship centers around Nepal.
Hispanic Friends Missionary Mobilizers for attending a Missionary Cooperation Congress where many nations gathered, intent on spreading the Kingdom of God.
PRAY:
Pastoral. Ministry Partner with EFC Nepal for continued revival, growth, and maturity of leaders and believers, a couples seminar, and a leadership retreat.
Hispanic Friends Missionary Mobilizers for their deputations visits, support goals, obedient and sensitive hearts, and much more.
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Order of Service: May 18th, 2025
Order of Service:
Welcome and Call to Worship
Song: “Holy Forever”
Greeting Time
Song: “I Speak Jesus”
Song: “Captain”
Prayer for the Offering
Song: “Here is Love”
Sing Along With the Kids: “We’re Following Jesus”
Dismiss Koinonia Kids (K-10)
Message — Micah Brewster
“Wood or Word: Who Will You Worship?”
Isaiah 44:6-20
Closing Song
Song: “Amazing Grace”
Benediction & Open Worship
Next Sunday Preview: “Haggai: A Minor Prophet”
Events & Notes
The Fireside Room and Fellowship Hall, as well as FellowSip, are now open starting at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings. Come have some coffee and chit chat before service. Maybe answer the FellowSip question, which changes every week.
- Prayer Meeting – Mondays at 12 p.m. in room #8 to pray for our community.
- Homework Assignment: Grab some of the “Pinewood BBQ” flyers from the foyer table and spread them around town. Thank you!
- Mother’s Day Tea: — Saturday, May 24th at 1pm. Please RSVP online using the invite, or circle T on your friendship sheet with your name and contact info.
- Church Work Day – Saturday, May 31st from 9am until 12pm.
Friends Women Fellowship invites you to pray for the following:
PRAISE:
EFM Office: For continuing commitment to reach every Man, Woman, and Child with the Good News on behalf of the Evangelical Friends Church in North America.
Hungary — For the church members organizing a “Thanksgiving Dinner” at the end of May at their charity house, inviting all who have helped so far, and recognizing the work yet to be done.
PRAY:
Hungary — Pray for a successful meeting as we are organizing a church and mission general meeting at the end of May.
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