Mother's Day

Loving God,
as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children,
so you watch over your Church.
Bless these women,
that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers.
Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.
Grant that we, their sons and daughters,
may honor them always
with a spirit of profound respect.
Grant this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.

WORSHIP THE LORD WITH US AS WE CELEBRATE THE LIFE
AND MOURN THE DEATH OF NORM BLUMREICH

Family and friends may call at RUTLAND-CORWIN FUNERAL HOME, INC 1708 Pallister Ave. Barker, NY 14012 on TUESDAY from 2 – 4PM and 7 – 9PM where funeral service will be held on WEDNESDAY at 10AM.

Next Sunday: Our service will be in Norm’s honor with a special message for the people of St. Patrick's, friends, and family.  There will be a special time of remembrance before communion. A memorial offering for the support of CEC pastors and their families establishing church missions will be received. 

¹³ Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. ¹⁴ For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.  

--1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

What The Pastor Has Been Reading

• Article: Mormonism Is The Fastest Growing Religion In Half Of U.S. States According To 2012 Religious Congregations And Membership Study   

• Top Ten Temptations Leaders Face

• Article: Is The Megachurch The New Liberalism?

• Website: My Christian Blogs

• Website: The Oak Initiative

• No One Ever Told Us That: Money and Life Letters To My Grandchildren

• Book: I Promise: How 5 Essential Commitments Determine the Destiny of Your Marriage

EXPECT

This week in prayer the Lord has been speaking to me that we in His Church need to EXPECT. 

EXPECT is a faith word.
EXPECT to encounter the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.
EXPECT to experience the Spirit's presence and The Father's love during songs of praise.
EXPECT to share the Gospel in divine appointments.
EXPECT to participate in serving God through the gifts of the Spirit.
EXPECT to suffer in this world so the grace flowing from the cross will flow through you.
EXPECT to give everything to God in surrender if you are serious about being a disciple.
EXPECT to pray more than you do if you want to see God change the course of our nation.
EXPECT to sacrifice to see God bless your local church, pastor, and leaders.

God is Our Source of Wisdom and Knowledge

Josh's First Sermon:

God is Our Source of Wisdom and Knowledge.

Listen below!