Luke 5:1-11

Once while Jesus was standing beside the lake of Gennesaret, and the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he saw two boats there at the shore of the lake; 

the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 

He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little way from the shore. 

Then he sat down and taught the crowds from the boat. 

When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch.” 

Simon answered, “Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing. Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets.” 

When they had done this, they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break. 

So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them. 

And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. 

But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” 

For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. 

Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.” 

When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.

The Council of Bishops is inviting every congregation to

participate in a one-time special offering supporting the

Endowment for Theological Education in Africa, Europe,

and the Philippines.

While the General Conference allocates more than $50

million for 13 U.S. seminaries, it provides only $5 million

for more than 20 seminaries in other regions of the world.

Your one-time offering will help to create a sustainable

fund that can provide emerging leaders with the financial

resources they need for generations to come.

We will join United Methodists around the world by

participating in taking a Miracle Sunday Offering on

Pentecost Sunday, May 24th. Through prayer and

generosity, we can help raise faithful, well-equipped

leaders for the church and the world. More information

and ways to give are available here.

EPA Website – https://www.epaumc.org/endowment-for-

theological-education-miracle-sunday-endowment/

Our United Methodist Men's group is having their meeting, meal and message!

We want to make this week extra special for our children!  Get your kids signed up and if you want to volunteer to help, please reach out to us!  We have so many wonderful opportunities to make this week amazing for our youth to grow their love of the Lord!  Sign up sheets are at the church or you can email us with your child's information and we will get their spot saved!

Food Pantry - We are now housing a food pantry in our Mission Room downstairs. You are invited to bring food items that can stay on our shelves and be available to local families in need. We will also have gift cards available for perishable items and for gas.

Ride Share – Our Men’s Group has set up a ride share service for those in need of rides for appointments. Please see Philip George or email clumcmensgroup@gmail.com for more details!

Our next Council will meet TBD.

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