Sunday, March 30, 2014

Sunday, March 30 - Fourth Sunday in Lent

A few weeks ago, I included words from one of Charles Wesley's hymns.  Today, here are the words to the first stanza of "Jesus, United by Thy Grace," as printed in the 1989 edition of the United Methodist Hymnal.

                             "Jesus, united by thy grace,

                                     and each to each endeared,

                              with confidence we seek thy face

                                   and know our prayer is heard."

                                                               - Charles Wesley, 1742

The Mission Focus as listed in the United Methodist Women Prayer Calendar for 2014 is Henderson Settlement in Frakes, KY.  Our Conference UMW sponsored a work mission trip to Henderson Settlement last October.

This is the fourth Sunday in Lent, observed as One Great Hour of Sharing in the United Methodist Church.  Offerings collected on this date are earmarked for administrative expenses.  This enables 100% of all funds donated to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to go directly to relief efforts.  

I send along wishes for a blessed Sunday.


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10 comments:

  1. GlendaMarch 30, 2014 at 6:03 AM

    The Wesley boys were such a blessing to their parents, I'm sure, and it's wonderful that their work has continued to be important to us today as well. To think that there were 17 children, and none of the "modern" conveniences that we seem to need these days....Susannah Wesley must have been a phenomenal lady! Have a blessed Sunday, Sister! :-)

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  2. RonMarch 30, 2014 at 6:17 AM

    Have a blessed, wonderful Sunday! xo

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  3. SusieMarch 30, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    Nellie, I hope you are enjoying a beautiful Sunday. Blessings, xoxo,Susie

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  4. Ms. AMarch 30, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    Hope you are having sunshine on this 4th Sunday of Lent! Blessings.

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  5. HappyKMarch 30, 2014 at 12:04 PM

    Beautiful words. A blessed Sunday to you to.

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  6. Farm GirlMarch 30, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    I love hymns from the Wesley Brothers. :) Have a lovely Sunday. I love Hymns period.

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  7. NanaDianaMarch 30, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    That is a wonderful tradition of doing the collection that way, Nellie.
    That is really a beautiful old hymn with awesome words. xo Diana

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  8. AnnesphamilyMarch 30, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Such a lovely post. I saw you at Carol's blog about the teacup exchange. I love all things tea . I am going to watch for an exchange int he future. I love my tea cups and tea pots. So much fun! Good to be here and visit with you. Thank you for your Sunday post. Hugs, Anne

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  9. AnonymousMarch 31, 2014 at 1:55 AM

    Easter is nearing. Have a wonderful day!

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  10. Katie IsabellaApril 1, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    I love the hymn and I am grateful to have read it here. Thank you Nellie. xo

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