October 10 Service Schedule

"'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'" - Jeremiah 29:11

The prophet Jeremiah writes a letter to some troubled people. The people of Judah were taken from their homeland and forced to live in Babylon under the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar. Everything they had known was gone...homes, farms, culture, resources...they were in a foreign land. Certainly they were a people in despair. In Psalm 137 they lament, "How can we sing the songs of the Lord while in a foreign land?" (verse 4)

God wanted to let the people know that although they were in exile, although they were being punished for their generations to neglecting God's law and decrees and putting their faith in idols and other gods, God assures them that they are not forgotten! They will be restored. God remains with them.

Come to our morning worship centers around a message of God's continuous presence in our lives. In centers around a realization that no matter our circumstances, God will always be with us. No matter how we might feel in life, God has a plan for us!

The Bible readings for this Sunday are:

• Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7
• 2 Timothy 2:8-15
• Luke 17:11-19

Evening Worship Service

We will be having our evening worship service at 7:00PM at Oakfield United Methodist Church. The Scripture readings and message of the service will look at the Sabbath and we will discuss the importance of Sabbath even in our modern busy lives. Communion will also be incorporated in the worship service. Whether you are a part of the Tabor or Oakfield community, you are welcome to join us for this service. Even if you came to church in the morning, you can join us at night!

Other News

• The Oakfield Visioning Team had its first meeting this past Monday. They begin a spiritual journey and discussion that will hopefully end with a new vision for the future of Oakfield UMC. Please pray for this group as they continue with six future meetings and look toward a promising future!
• We had 13 folks join us for Wednesday evening's Bible study at Tabor in which we looked at our readings from Jeremiah and Luke. Please check your October calendar and join us for an upcoming Bible study. We meet at both Oakfield and Tabor.