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We wish to extend a huge 'THANK YOU' to Keith and Isabelle Williams for hosting such a fantastic travelling church event this past Sunday. We had roughly 20 in attendance and enjoyed a wonderful focus moment with Naomi Moor, painting with the kids, campfire, and as always delicious food.
Thank you for being such gracious hosts. We were all so warmly welcomed.
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As a reminder, we will be having church at Keith and Isabelle's home this Sunday (See previous news announcement for details/directions) in lieu of a church service at Lions Village.
Please don't make the trip to Lions Village - we don't want you locked out! Hope to see you at Keith and Isabelle's. Please make a note of two events that are significant in the life of Community of Christ...  3 December: Giving Tuesday has a December date this year. An event aimed at the online community, this is a reminder to share generously with the church, specifically through eTithing. At specific times throughout the day, the Communications Team will post a running total in social media and on CofChrist.org. Matching funds will be available again this year.
8 December: Advent at the Temple, 201 S. River Blvd., Independence, Missouri, USA. The service, with Jan Kraybill at the organ, is open to the public and will include participation from around the world through the internet. Join us at 7 p.m. Central for music and a message of the holiday season. Sometimes the news we hear and see from around the world is full of grief, tragedy, and injustice. While the focus of popular media tends to lean toward negativity, it is equally important to seek out stories that provide a counter-narrative filled with hope, reconcilation, and healing.
If you are looking for a source of good news or if you have good news to share, here are two quick paths the church has to offer. Mission Stories: Read stories about how the church is pursuing Christ's mission of invitation, compassion, and justice and peace-making in neighborhoods, villages, and communities around the world. New stories are posted regularly. Daily Bread: This daily devotion includes personal stories of struggle and triumph, of everyday and once-in-a-lifetime. In addition to these stories, each day includes a prayer phrase, spiritual practice, and prayer for peace. Please plan to attend the first Travelling Church of the summer season to be held at Keith and Isabelle Williams acreage on Sunday, August 18 in Didsbury.
Please bring a dish to share for our potluck, a chair to sit in and for the brave, swimming gear. Meet and greet will be at 10:30 a.m., with church to start at 11:00 a.m., followed by our potluck. ----------------------- Included in the directions originally given to Keith and Isabelle's home were directions via Hwy. 2 as well as Hwy. 766. We advise you to not take Hwy. 766 as there will be a Cancer Foundation cycling fundraiser along that route - likely resulting in delays. Please use the Hwy. 2 directions in the attachment below. On Tuesday, the USA Team of Apostles shared the following letter to the church. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
We are deeply saddened by the recent shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio, and grieve with those who suffer the horrific consequences of hatred, violence, and disregard for life. We are reminded that, “…human beings often fear, hate, and abuse each other because of ignorance about such factors as socioeconomic status, culture, race, gender, age, size, sexual orientation, and mental or physical disability. Such prejudicial behavior undermines the personal and spiritual development of both abuser and abused and denies the mutual benefits of shared giftedness” (Human Diversity, World Conference Resolution 1226, 1992, page 45, www.CofChrist.org/common/cms/resources/Documents/WCR-Texts-July2019.pdf). Our Enduring Principle, Worth of All Persons, compels us to speak and act. We urge members and friends to take action. Renounce hate speech, white nationalism, and domestic terrorism. Advocate for common-sense gun legislation. May we continue to be guided by counsel in Doctrine and Covenants 163:3b, which states, “Above all else, strive to be faithful to Christ’s vision of the peaceable Kingdom of God on earth. Courageously challenge cultural, political, and religious trends that are contrary to the reconciling and restoring purposes of God. Pursue peace.” In the peace of Jesus Christ, USA Apostles Barbara Carter Janné Grover Ron Harmon Robin Linkhart Lachlan Mackay David Nii Click the button below to view/download this Sunday's Order of Worship. We hope you'll join us at 10:30 a.m. for a one-hour worship experience on the theme, "Where Is Your Treasure?"
Join us for this one-day spiritual retreat with time for personal reflection and meditation in inspiring locations around the Temple. Learn more and register: https://spiritualformationcenter.org/fully-awake-mini-retreat/  Estimated contributions to Worldwide Mission Tithes in June were $900,000. We are approximately $785,000 behind goal for the year. Church leaders continue efforts to manage expenses within available income. As we each consider our ability to respond to our true capacity, a 2019 World Conference video explains actions you can take to meet the annual tithing goal.  For many places in the US and Canada, summer is coming to an end and plans begin turning toward fall and start of school. For those planning Sunday school or other small group gatherings, Community of Christ lessons are available for children (ages 6–11), youth (ages 12–18), and adults. Weekly lessons connect the Lectionary text with Community of Christ identity, mission, message, and beliefs.  Lessons through November 2019 are now available for download.
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