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     A Midweek MessageJune 09, 2021 |
| 22Thus says the Lord God: I myself will take a sprig from the lofty top of a cedar; I will set it out. I will break off a tender one from the topmost of its young twigs; I myself will plant it on a high and lofty mountain. 23On the mountain height of Israel I will plant it, in order that it may produce boughs and bear fruit, and become a noble cedar. Under it every kind of bird will live; in the shade of its branches will nest winged creatures of every kind. 24All the trees of the field shall know that I am the Lord. Ezekiel 17:22-24  (transfiguration of Jesus)From a sprig, God will plant a noble cedar.Yes you can grow a cedar from a cutting off of another cedar but only if it is taken at the right time and planted in the most delicate of ways. But not only is God able to create a cedar from a sprig a cedar that will become a home to birds and winged creatures of every kind but God will grow this tree at the top of a mountain, the hardest place to grow. God can take even the smallest of gifts we provide and nurture them into something great. In North America Cedars are often called the tree of life as they can live for over 2,000 years. So what is holding you back from planting your faith in God? Blessings on your week! Peace in your growing in God! – Rev. Aaron Baughman (interim pastor)  This coming Sunday will be in person and livestream We have have returned to in person worship. If you do not feel comfortable joining us in person, we will continue to live stream our services. Please remember that all social distancing guidelines still apply. Please wear a mask and sit in only the open pews. Please no congregating before or after services. We look forward to seeing you in person! Instructions to watch Live StreamYou don’t have to watch it live. You can watch it anytime during or after the service.You can go to youtube.com and search: “St. Paul Lutheran Church New Rome, OH” You can subscribe and get an email when we are live. It is also posted on our website and Facebook page.Facebook-www.facebook.com/stpaullutherancolumbusohiochurch website: http://stpaulnewrome.comPastor Matt Cox Retiring Pastor Matt Cox, our former pastor, will be retiring from ministry from Groveport Zion and Obetz Zion Lutheran Church. His last sermon will be June 27. All are welcome to attend. You can send him a card at Groveport Lion Lutheran Church PO Box 305 Groveport, Oh 43125. As many will remember, Pastor Matt loves to cook, so feel free to send him your favorite recipe, just for fun. Please remember Pastor Matt and his family in your prayers, as they move onto the next chapter of their lives. At-Home Communion for Everyone Would you like to participate in communion from home? St. Paul is now offering at home communion to everyone who is worshiping from home. Simply send an email to Jeanine at jeanine_secretary@sbcglobal.net or call her at 614-563-3230 to sign up communion kits will be blessed by Rev. Aaron before distribution. Be sure to note how many people are in your family. If you are interested in helping with distribution please let us know! |
Midweek Message from Rev. Aaron Baughman: (6/9/21)
- Link to Worship: (6/6/21) 2nd Sunday after Pentecost @ 9:55 am
- Link to Worship: (6/13/21) 3rd Sunday after Pentecost @ 9:55 am