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Focus As you quiet yourself for this brief time, be willing to be open to God in whatever way that may take place. Read Ephesians 2:11-22 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 11 So then, remember that at one time you gentiles by birth, called “the uncircumcision” by those who are called “the circumcision”—a circumcision made in […]

The Reverend Duawn Mearns, Moderator of the General Assembly, convened the 191st Assembly at approximately 2:00 PM Mountain Time. The 190th General Assembly tasked the Office of the General Assembly with smoothing the transition between moderators as had been recommended by the Committee on Stewardship/Elected Officers/OUO to which had been referred the Report of the […]

Focus Let yourself become open to God and the knowledge that comes from the Word. Ask God for peace at this time. Read 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 18 For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the […]

Focus Stop and thank God for being present with you today. Ask for God’s guidance as you hear God’s voice through scripture and the writer. Read Luke 8:26-39 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 26 Then they arrived at the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As he stepped out on shore, a man from the […]

Focus Experience silence in the midst of your busy day. Take some time to relax into a time to be with God. Read Matthew 9:27-34 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, crying loudly, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” 28 When he entered the house, […]

Focus Pay attention to the tension in your body. Let go of it and any expectations to do anything other than God’s will today. Prepare yourself to hear God’s word. Read Job 6:14-30 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 14 “Those who withhold kindness from a friend    forsake the fear of the Almighty.15 My companions are treacherous like a […]

Focus Slow your breathing and become aware of the taking in and letting out of your breath. Focus on putting things aside so you will be open to what God is saying to you today. Read Psalm 42 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition To the leader. A Maskil of the Korahites. 1 As a deer […]

The deadline to register for Children’s Fest is Tuesday June 21, 2022. Children’s Fest We hope to see the children of your church on Saturday, July 16, 9 am – 3:30 pm, Bethel University, McKenzie, Tennessee! Children’s Fest 2022 focuses on Genesis 1:26-31. Children can expect a fun day learning how we were created in […]

The Pastoral Development Ministry Team has partnered with PeopleJOY, a financial wellness company specializing in Student Loan Debt. Due to new changes in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program, MINISTERS are now included!!! PeopleJOY representatives are available to help borrowers with assessments, submitting forms and necessary paperwork, and quarterly coaching and follow-up. Borrowers will […]

Focus Relax and listen. Consciously prepare to hear God’s Word. Clear your mind of the worries and tasks that lie before you. Open your heart and allow it to refresh. Read Daniel 1 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 1 In the third year of the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah, King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon […]