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Hello Union Church Family and Friends!
I would guess that most of us, at some point in our walk with Jesus, have prayed something along the lines of “Lord, help me to grow to be more like Jesus; help me to follow Jesus daily.” And, if we could hear the audible words of the Lord’s reply, it might sound something like Jesus’ reply to the mother of James and John, when she asked Jesus to grant that her sons sit at his right and left in the Kingdom, “You do not know what you are asking!” We think that we are asking the Lord to do for us in a way that will make our life more comfortable, manageable, and drama-free. When in fact, to pray for a closer walk with Jesus is to pray for a share in his life of servanthood, of sacrificial love. Such a prayer is akin to Mr. Beaver’s reply to Susan in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe when Susan first learns about Aslan. Susan, upon finding out that Aslan is a lion, wonders if he is “safe” to meet. Mr. Beaver assures her that no one said anything about safe! Aslan is not safe…but he is good!
We worship in order to have a closer walk with Jesus. Not the safe Jesus of popular folklore. In worship we encounter Jesus in all his ferocity, but a good ferocity! We gather on Sunday to offer the Lord our hearts in worship, in response to his grace and mercy that the Lord pours out abundantly for the sake of a closer walk with him. I hope that you will join us on Sunday – in person or online – and be reminded of the Lord’s deep love for you, and the promise of the Holy Spirit who gives us power to follow Jesus wherever he might lead us!
Families with young children, please remember that we will post a new lesson for viewing, on Sunday morning, that you access then, or anytime thereafter. You may access this week’s lesson at the Union Church YouTube channel, under the DiscipleSHIP playlist. (Hint: if you subscribe to the Union Church YouTube channel, it will be much easier to find all our video and Live Stream!)
Lastly, please find the attached flyer that provides more detail for the Mission Team’s post-worship auction and fellowship on May 23rd, which is also our first of four outdoor worship Sundays this summer. Mark your calendars now and ready your camp chairs for a glorious morning on the hill, worshipping together and supporting Union’s mission efforts.
See you Sunday!
Peace,
Tom
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Please join us on the 23rd. The missions team is hosting a Chance Auction to Benefit the Missions Fund. The baskets this year are truly incredible - we have Italian, Starbucks, Gluten Free, Spa, Turtle picnic, Wine, Hotel, and amazing restaurants. There will also be a few silent auction items including Steelers Tickets, Pirates Tickets, handmade Afghans and Quilts, in addition to Heather's Famous Babysitting. The Rolling Meatballs Food Truck will be attending for an enjoyable afternoon.
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LOCATION
Union Church of Robinson Twp.
6165 Steubenville Pike
McKees Rocks, PA 15136
Ph: 4127871818
Email: Click Here
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Services
Sunday Morning Combined Worship is at 11 a.m.
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