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Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month “Whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned: he (or she) has crossed over from death to life.” John 5:24 Thoughts for the Month After a trip to England, my former Bible study leader, Anne Graham Lotz, shared an illustration that has long remained with me. She tells of entering the narthex to Westminster Abbey, the site of the coronations of English monarchs since 1066 and where many monarchs and dignitaries...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month Ephesians 4:29 - Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. Thought for the Month Would you rather be around someone who is pleasant and uncomplaining, or one who is constantly upset about some perceived slight or wrong? Not a hard question, of course. We love to be with someone who looks for the good in us, and who loves the Lord, don’t...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”  -- Lamentations 3:22-23 Prayer Gracious Lord, help us to remember all of your past faithfulness to us, so that we might entrust ourselves and those we love to your loving care. Thought for the Month “All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.”  -- Ralph Waldo...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month All the days ordained for me were written in your book. (Psalm 139:16) Table Grace of the Month God is great, and God is good. Let us thank Him for this food. By His hands, we all are fed. Thank you for our daily bread. (Author unknown) And for this New Year given We will praise and serve our Father in Heaven. Amen. Thought for the Month Therefore I live for today, Certain of finding at each sunrise— Guidance and strength for the way, Power for each...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month “He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, will he not also give us all things with him?” (Romans 8:32, RSV) Prayer of the Month Heavenly Father, during this Advent season, give light to our eyes and peace to our hearts. May the Lord find us watching and waiting in joy when He comes. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen. (From “Advent Wreath Prayers,” CA 006, The Printery House) Thought for the Month Come, O King of the...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month Revelation 7:11b-12: ...And they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, singing, "Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen." Prayer of the Month Lord, thank you for the season of in-between—that delightful interlude between the fever of summer and the frosty chill of winter. Make me more aware of fall’s splendor. The theme of autumn is harvest, the...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month Matthew 5:14,16 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light shine before people that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven." Prayer/Table Grace of the Month Thank you Lord, for the light you give us. May we shine our light to show our gratefulness for those who feed and serve us. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Thought for the Month Good works are produced by the light and life that...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month Luke 8:10-11: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.” Prayer of the Month O Lord, may we share ourselves with others, that they may know you through us. Amen. Thought for the Month “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.” Philippians 4:4 Senior Ministry Tip Remember...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month Matthew 5:13a: “You are the salt of the Earth.” Table Grace of the Month Thank you Lord, for all the flavorful food you supply to us daily. Bless it now as we serve you with strength and a pure heart. Amen. Thought for the Month Salt is pure, a preservative, and flavorful. We are to be like salt. So we are to be pure in speech, conduct, and thought. We are to preserve goodness by example and to praise goodness in others. We should add flavor to life such...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month Is it not to SHARE your bread with the hungry; and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, ….. (Isaiah 58:70) Table Grace of the Month Give us grateful hearts, O Father, for all Thy mercies, and make us mindful of the needs of others (so we will SHARE both the daily bread, and the bread of life), through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  (Excerpts by Julie B. Sevig) Thought for the Month And, like many things we do, the...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1–King James Version) Prayer of the Month I pray, Lord, that You give me the grace to understand your Word and always speak the truth of your word. May I always have always have the Holy Spirit with me in my daily walk to lead, guide, and direct me. In your Son Jesus’ name. Amen. Thought for the Month Look for the good in everyone; you might be surprised at how good...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month Then came a cloud which overshadowed them and a voice spoke out of the cloud, “This is my dearly loved Son, LISTEN to him.” (Mark 9:7 – Phillips Trans.) Prayer of the Month I pray, Lord, that I may learn the obedience of a faithful follower who takes time to LISTEN in prayer and remains sensitive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, who with Thee, and the Son, reigns in glory forever. Amen. Thought for the Month Spring is a time to look and...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month Then came a cloud which overshadowed them and a voice spoke out of the cloud, “This is my dearly loved Son, LISTEN to him.” (Mark9:7 – Phillips Trans.) Prayer of the Month I pray, Lord, that I may learn the obedience of a faithful follower who takes time to LISTEN in prayer and remains sensitive to the leadership of the Holy Spirit, who with Thee, and the Son, reigns in glory forever. Amen. Thought for the Month Spring is a time to look and LISTEN....

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month “...give and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap.  For the measure you give will be the measure you get back.” (Luke 6:38) Thought for the Month The older you get, the more you realize that kindness holds hands with happiness - and the more kindness you show to those who cross your path, the more happiness there is in your heart. Prayer for the Month Gentle God, help me...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture Matthew 5:43-48 Love your enemies. Pray for those who persecute you. (Matthew 5:44) Prayer Thank you, God, for this day. Bless this food, oh Lord, we pray. May I show love to all I see, So that I may become more like Thee. Thought for the Month Loving people who love us is easy. But God also wants us to love those who hurt us. By showing acts of kindness through words and deeds, attitudes can change in others and ourselves. Senior Ministry Tip Think of someone who has hurt...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture Matthew 25:40: The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.” Prayer Prayer for the New Year Give us the kindness to hear with compassion, to offer support, loving comfort, and care. Give us the courage to do what is needed, the wisdom to choose what is right and most fair. Give us the vision to see what is possible. Give us the faith that will help pave the way for a present that’s...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought

Scripture of the Month Be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. – Romans 12:2 Prayer of the Month Lord, you are the Vine, we are the branches. Thank you for providing us with love, food, and shelter. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Thought for the Month “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10 Senior...

GO-GO-GO with Senior Adult Ministries at Hopkinsville First UMC

First United Methodist Church in Hopkinsville (Madisonville District) has been very busy this year with a variety of programs for our senior adults. Our largest and perhaps most successful event was held in March 2009. With approximately 82 people throughout our community attending, we hosted a caregiver educational forum entitled, “Let’s Talk About It.” We had five professional speakers covering the following areas: Physical Needs, Psychological Needs, Legal/Financial,...

Golden Disciples: Food for Thought October 2009

Scripture of the Month The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. – Galatians 5:22-23 Prayer of the Month Heavenly Father, it is easy to stand firm in my faith when everything is going well but not so easy when troubles arise. Help me to remember that by centering on you, I can overcome even in the darkest hours. Thought for the Month Lord, make me a vessel. Senior Ministry Tip We have been touched by God’s...

Golden Disciples - Food for Thought for September

Scripture of the Month Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power in its effects. – James 5:16 Prayer of the Month “We thank you, God, for the privilege of living. We thank the good Lord for his mercy in giving us eyes to see, a mind to learn, a voice to speak, and a faith in eternity. Most of all we thank you, God, for the gift of life everlasting given to us, through your Son,...