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See all United Methodist News stories at www.umnews.org.

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God, I submit my life to your will, therefore, opening the door to allow the continuation of your shepherding me in my path of life. I shall never want for anything. Thank you for creating, for me, a wonderful green pasture and quiet waters to lay down my tired and weary mind and body. Thank you for always supporting me in my spiritual walk in life which assures me I am loved and treasured. Lead me in the paths of right action so that I shall fulfill my promise to do my best to act as you creatively designed me to act. I am aware that I will walk through my own valley of the shadow of death, but I will not fear any kind of evil, because you have taught me, in my spirit, that I need not fear. Thank you for setting the table of my life, rubbing oil on my head to bless me and, preparing my way to do what you approve. I am fully aware that your cup of goodness, granted to me, is overflowing with grace and love from you, to me.

There is no doubt, in my heart of hearts, that your goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. I will live with you forever.

No expression of gratitude can fully reveal

my appreciation for being blessed with

the knowledge that you live in me

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live in you. AMEN.

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Please note the rules: � You must wear a facial covering of some kind � You must bring your own lawn chair or other seating (and take it with you) � Households (of any size) must be six feet away from other households � We will not be doing congregational singing � No food � If you are health compromised in any way, have a fever, or just don't feel well, please do not plan to attend. · If we exceed the number that can be

socially distanced safely, we will "close."

Thanks for helping us to experiment with what indoor worship might look like as we get closer to fall. And thank you to those who have volunteered to serve on our "re-entry" team, making sure we have the supplies and procedures in place to safely resume worship when the time comes.

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Only Is Enough

God is not looking for the best qualifica-tions, best ability, best charisma, best pro-spects type of people—not that he would turn down these sorts automatically, be-cause it’s also true that some of the most gifted people in our society have also been some of God’s best servants. But that is a coincidence and not a require-ment. I think that is because God knows that the vast majority of people fall into the ‘I am only’ category. But only is enough with God’s help, and it would amaze you what God can make of them.

- Alistair Symington

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It’s . . . By Ron White

It’s complicated. Big time complicated!

I have a tendency of attempting to simplify things. Not having much success on this. Still, the presence of God is real!

It’s the reality.

A messy, unfathomable “in-for-the-long-haul” reality! I will not give up on the daily challenge in front of us.

Not quite sure how to do this. However, the grace of God is the path!

It’s scary.

Far beyond scary! I am of the belief that there is a reason for everything.

Not opposed to learning -- hopefully growing -- from this. Without question, the lessons from God are something I seek!

It’s the unknown.

Maybe even greater than any unknown! I fully brace the mystery,

even if the fog is deeper than what’s fathomable. Not grasping, yet, the intention of this time, this place.

Surely, the faith of God is reassuring!

It’s a blur, An absolute blur!

I am a man of faith. Not trying to be more, nor less, of who I am throughout this.

God’s will -- whatever, wherever -- is the way!

-- Ron White

At this time, we know of

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their birthdays in August

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