Gospel Reading ~ Matthew 3:1-15

John the Baptist Prepares the Way

In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”

This is he who was spoken of through the prophet Isaiah:

“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,
‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.’”

John’s clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey. 

People went out to him from Jerusalem and all Judea and the whole region of the Jordan.

Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River.

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to where he was baptizing, he said to them: “You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

Produce fruit in keeping with repentance. 

And do not think you can say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.

The ax is already at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

“I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me comes one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. 

He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor, gathering his wheat into the barn and burning up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”

The Baptism of Jesus

Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. 

But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”

Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” Then John consented.

October 10th from 10AM-12PM - Leave the cooking to us.  We have a large variety of homemade soups for only $9 a quart.  

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

Please join us for this musical event where we celebrate Cherry Lane's 160th Anniversary!!!!  There will be a closing banquet following the concert.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased through Jeff or Linda Snyder.

Check out how you can participate in this historical event!!!!!

Charge Conference is Sunday, November 15th at 2:30.

The DS will conduct the conference and Analomink will join us.

Food Pantry - We are 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!

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