Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Global Methodist Church of the Cross is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who Worship Passionately, Love extravagantly, and Witness boldly.
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THE DARKNESS INTO THE BEAUTIFUL LIGHT
There once was a large pig, as most mature pigs are, named Waverly or something close to that name. Waverly so much enjoyed being a pig, eating like a pig, walking his waddle like pigs do. And, grunting with the other pigs. He indeed was a first-class grunter. Why, when he grunted a full grunting grunt sentence nay a paragraph grunt all the other pigs fell silent in awe. Waverly was his owner’s favorite pig. Her name was Winfred but everyone called her Winny. Despite her name she preferred pigs to horses and preferred Waverly’s company to almost anyone else, even most humans.
However, Waverly was a fair pig and to fair by way of his beloved status saved from the terminal rigors of production. Winny’s favorite pig was fair-complected and adverse, very much so, to MUD. Yes, mud, that thick sticky combination of just the right amount of dirt and water. As most pigs see it, happiness in cool layers and clumps, the delight of lounging and rolling boars and sows alike. The entire small herd basked in the expanse of the mud flat that encompassed all but a thin dry band along the fence.
It is on this thin mud free oasis Waverly always could be found, standing stiffly upon tippy toe pigs feet. He leaned so hard against the fence that much of his voluminous side protruded through it.
Waverly, it is presumed, believed that the tenderness on his back and the rash on hi sides were caused by the ubiquitous mud, which was splashed upon him from time to time by thoughtless frolicking pen mates (harrumph grunt). And besides he knew that if he stood their mashed against the fence, tolerating the hot sun Winny would come to his rescue with the cool soothing salve that Dr. Vedahvet had prescribed.
Despite all of Winney’s urging and cajoling the suffering fair, fair pig would not seek the soothing solace of the mud bath. So, Waverly accepted the sun’s onslaught and the fence’s chaffing, bringing sadness to himself, to the compassionate Winny and much frustration to Dr. Vedahvet.
[ By the presence of the indwelling Holy Spirit all believers are given an abiding joy for both spiritual and physical strengthening, however we must “lounge and roll” in the all-present joy provided for us and GET OFF THE FENCE. } Luke 10:21; John 15:11; Romans 14:17 & 15:13; Galatians 5:22
Blessings in Christ: Pastor Tom
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Sunday worship services, 9:30 &12:00
Upcoming Messages and Scriptures
May 4th “The Messiah Appears at the Seashore”
John 21:1-19
May 11th “A Mom with a Plan”
Genesis 1:8-2:10
May 18th “Keep Yourselves in the Love of God”
Jude
May 25th “Don’t Just Stand There”
Acts 1:1-11
Midweek Worship, Wednesdays at 6:30
May 7th Romans 14 “We Belong to the Lord”
May 14th Romans 15
May 21st Romans 16
May 28th 1 Kings 3:16- 28 “Solomon – A Wise Judge”
Liturgists Children’s Chat
May 4 Derek Gulling Jerry work
May 11 Beverly Pethtel Pastor Tom
May 18 Beverly Pethtel Pastor Tom
May 25 Dianne Paice Janet Bendle
Upcoming events and meetings
May 8th Mother’s day dinner 6:00
May 9th VBS Meeting at 6:00
May 15th Administrative Board Meeting 6:00
May 15th Trustee’s meeting 7:00
May 17th 9:00-3:00
Yard sale / Bake sale
Fund raiser for Mission projects.
Plus sloppy Joes, corn dogs, hot dogs and water will be sold.
May 18th Church dinner at 1:00
May 18th Gem Girls end of year picnic 5:00
May 26th Memorial Day Parade– all kids are welcomed to ride on our float.
We will need a couple adults also!
More information to come!
Vacation Bible School
July 7-11 5:00-8:00Program and picnic Saturday June 12th at 2:00
May 3 Levi Call
May 3 Luke Call
May 4 Patricia Grimes
May 9 Candy Miller
May 21 Luca Alloggia
May 22 Margaret Cline
May 22 David Williamson
May 26 Wes Streblo
May 27 Nicholas Ramsey
May 28 Grant Davis
May 4 Jerry and Susan Jerry Matics
May 4 Linda and Jerry Brancker
May 17 John and Suzanne Ramsey
May 29 Donald and Emily Moore
May 31 Kathy and Bruce Clark
Well, May is here and Spring is here – trees and flowers blooming, birds singing, all the beauty of Spring! New life all around – a time to rejoice and give thanks to God who provides it all.
Choir is winding down for the summer now too. We will only have a couple of more practices, but will soon be looking forward to Fall and some new music. Now is the time to think of joining us. We are totally volunteer, so to join, all you have to do is come to practice.
I will soon have my calendar out and looking for ‘specials’ for each Sunday – June-September. Again, feel free to volunteer yourself or someone else – you see and hear talent that I don’t always know about. Our church is truly blessed with much talent.
As I was asked recently why I don’t Highlight a Hymn any more, but space does not allow. If you are interested in learning about some of the hymns, just let me know, and you can borrow some of the books that I have used in the past. So many interesting stories about the songs and the people who wrote them. It is amazing to see how God works.
I think our Easter Services went well and hope you were blessed. If you have ideas for next year, let me know – it is never too early to get new ideas.
Mom’s Tidbit: We cannot see the wind, but we enjoy it on a hot day. We cannot see electricity, but use its power ( and miss it when it’s not there). We cannot see the Holy Spirit, but we can feel His presence and power, resulting in changed lives.
Until Then ~ Edwinna
Happy Mother’s day to all of our wonderful Mother’s!
Our Mission
The mission of the Global Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who Worship Passionately, Love extravagantly, and Witness boldly.
Church of the Cross
Worship Service 9:30 am
Noon Encounter worship Service 12:00
Pastor: Tom Snodgrass
Office hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Church phone 740-543-3282 Pastor’s phone 740-543-8306
www. eschurchofthecross.org
Global Methodist Church- globalMethodist.org
West Allegheny Conference GMC – alleghenywestgmc.org