New Testament Reading -  2 Corinthians 13:1-14

This is the third time I am coming to you. “Any charge must be sustained by the evidence of two or three witnesses.” 

I warned those who sinned previously and all the others, and I warn them now while absent, as I did when present on my second visit, that if I come again, I will not be lenient— since you desire proof that Christ is speaking in me. 

He is not weak in dealing with you, but is powerful in you. 

For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. 

For we are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God.

Examine yourselves to see whether you are living in the faith. Test yourselves. 

Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you? —unless, indeed, you fail to meet the test! 

I hope you will find out that we have not failed.

But we pray to God that you may not do anything wrong—not that we may appear to have met the test, but that you may do what is right, though we may seem to have failed. 

For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth. 

For we rejoice when we are weak and you are strong. 

This is what we pray for, that you may become perfect. 

So I write these things while I am away from you, so that when I come, I may not have to be severe in using the authority that the Lord has given me for building up and not for tearing down.

Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. 

Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you. 

Greet one another with a holy kiss. 

All the saints greet you. 

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with all of you.

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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