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‘On Second Thought’ is a phrase that expresses openness to “thinking about something again.” We may think we know everything we need to know about faith in God, but every now and then, it’s important to be open to think again. Go to our worship page for more information!
Sunday, October 2 | 17th Sunday After Pentecost | World Communion Sunday
2 Timothy 1:1-5 / “A Living Faith”
Preacher: Rev. Victor Cyrus-Franklin
The faith must be passed on. The baton must be passed. Encourage the emerging generation to take the baton and run! The future is now!
Sunday, October 9 | 18th Sunday After Pentecost
Luke 17:11-19 / “As They Went”
Preacher: Pastor Lesa Smith
Ten lepers approached Jesus for healing. “As they went” they were made clean. We don’t heal and then “go.” We heal as we go. The future is now!
Sunday, October 16 | 19th Sunday After Pentecost | Laity Sunday
Luke 18:1-8 / “The Future Is Now”
Preacher: Lay Members of Grace UMC
The widow has a persistent faith in the face of an unjust judge. She does not take “no” for an answer! We too are called to be persistent for God is just. The future is now!
Sunday, October 23 | 20th Sunday After Pentecost
Luke 18:9-14 / “On the Come Up”
The Pharisees live on past glory while the tax collector opens himself to new possibilities in Christ. All who humble themselves will be exalted. The future is now!
Sunday, October 30 | 21st Sunday After Pentecost
Luke 19:1-10 / “Yesterday’s Price Is Not Today’s Price”
It is never too late to follow Jesus. Yesterday is not today. Today is a new day. The future is now!

October Birthdays
Happy Birthday to all and may heaven smile on you is our prayer!
- Chesterlean Story 10,4
- Willa Owens 10,6
- Joevan Johnson 10,8
- Alaziah Livingstone 10,13
- Elijah Dennis 10,15
- Malachi Dennis 10,15
- Joyce Lamkin-Black 10,18
- Lois Y. Gist 10,20
- Sharon Wilson 10,21
- Michael Peters 10,22
- Michelle Eddins 10,28
- Rev. Paul Hill 10,29
- Marilyn Silver 10,31
- Brittnye Boyd 10,31
October Prayer & Scripture Calendar

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