MORGAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

September 3rd, 2026

 

Greetings Morgan Church of the Nazarene!

 

We had a great night last night at our annual Family Cook-out! Thank you to everyone who planned and prepared, as well as everyone who participated! It wouldn't be a family cook-out without the church family. It was a great time of fellowship on a beautiful evening. We estimate about 90 people came throughout the night, some not arriving until we were cleaning up! But it was a great evening together. 

 

Did you know that September 8 will mark our 2-year anniversary of having Spanish-language ministry here? God has done so much over the course of two years and has touched the lives of dozens of families! Sometimes progress seems slow, but so much has been accomplished in a short amount of time. Thanks be to God!

 

I also want to keep encouraging you to keep reading Way, Truth, Life. It is worth the read! If you don't have a copy of the book, you can borrow mine. As far as preaching goes, this will be our last Sunday preaching along with the book, but that is no reason to stop reading it if you haven't finished it. And I am excited to preach about the good news that God's grace is sufficient for us, even in our weakness. It's good news, because I have lots of weaknesses! I look forward to worshipping with all of you on Sunday.

 

Sunday Schedule:

9:30am: Worship Service (English)

11:00am: POINT Groups

12:30pm: Worship Service (Spanish)

3:00pm: Pool Party and Celebration

 

Prayer: from Psalm 103. Sometimes we have to convince ourselves to praise the Lord and remember all his graces. Do that today, praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord, my soul;
   all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Praise the Lord, my soul,
   and forget not all his benefits—
who forgives all your sins
   and heals all your diseases,
who redeems your life from the pit
   and crowns you with love and compassion,
who satisfies your desires with good things
   so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s

 

 

Announcements:

Midweek Ministries: On Wednesday September 9 our midweek ministries will resume. Free Meal @ 5:15. Compass Kids and Youth Group meeting at 6pm. I invite you to join me in prayer for these discipleship ministries. I don't have a formal plan in place or a sign-up sheet, but join me in fasting and praying for our discipleship ministries, for our "disciplers" as well as for our kids, teenagers, and families. This is a way for ALL OF US to participate in midweek ministries.

Pilcher Potluck Picnic and Pool Party: This Sunday @ 3pm (for our Spanish congregation)

Alabaster Offering: On Sunday, September 13 we will be collecting our Alabaster offering. Money given toward this offering supports construction projects for the church of the Nazarene around the world, building things like churches, hospitals, childcare centers, and houses.

Ministry Safety Training: On Tuesday, September 25 we will review our policies and procedures for ministering to kids and youth and keeping everyone safe. We would like all of our current volunteers as well as anyone interested in serving in those areas to participate. 6pm to 7pm. See Stacey Fajardo with questions.

Women's Bible Study: Our Women's Bible Study will resume on Monday, September 14. It will meet on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8pm, doors open at 6 for fellowship. See Michelle Nadon with questions.

Midweek Meals: It's that time of year to sign up for midweek meals! If you are willing to help cook or serve, sign up in the foyer!

 

 

Hebrews 12:1-2a - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith

 

Grace & Peace,

Pastor Kent