Matthew 25:14-30

“For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 

The one who had received the five talents went off at once and traded with them, and made five more talents. 

In the same way, the one who had the two talents made two more talents. 

But the one who had received the one talent went off and dug a hole in the ground and hid his master’s money. 

After a long time the master of those slaves came and settled accounts with them. 

Then the one who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five more talents, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me five talents; see, I have made five more talents.’ 

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 

And the one with the two talents also came forward, saying, ‘Master, you handed over to me two talents; see, I have made two more talents.’ 

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.’ 

Then the one who had received the one talent also came forward, saying, ‘Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed; so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. 

Here you have what is yours.’ But his master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy slave! 

You knew, did you, that I reap where I did not sow, and gather where I did not scatter? 

Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and on my return I would have received what was my own with interest. 

So take the talent from him, and give it to the one with the ten talents. 

For to all those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. 

As for this worthless slave, throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

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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