{"id":77921,"date":"2025-10-29T08:01:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/?p=77921"},"modified":"2025-10-29T08:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T12:08:28","slug":"happenings-at-wawa-first-united-october-29-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wawa-news.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/29\/happenings-at-wawa-first-united-october-29-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Happenings at Wawa First United – October 29"},"content":{"rendered":"

Scripture, Joel 2:23-32 and Luke 18:9-14 <\/strong><\/p>\n

The passage from Joel contains with it images of pouring out, of overflowing, of abundance, and the\u00a0 presence of God therein. Joel contains promises of God providing the abundance. 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 evokes an image of finding both strength and God\u2019s presence in the act of pouring oneself out, giving everything to God, holding nothing back and being fully vulnerable.<\/p>\n

This connects nicely to the tax collector\u2019s prayer. While it is humble, self-effacing, and quiet, it is still a pouring out. The tax collector- a profession the Judean population reviled for colluding with Roman occupation and in self interest, piling extra fees on subsistence farmers \u2013 knows full well the enormity of his brokenness and complicity. Simply naming that, as he does is a pouring out of self, a laying of self at the feet of God and an awareness of his need for mercy.<\/p>\n

Most of us have been both the tax collector (in our humility before God) and the Pharisee (congratulating ourselves on being more inclusive and welcoming than others). Can we have mercy on ourselves in both scenarios? Can we pour ourselves out, inviting God\u2019s mercy?<\/p>\n

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Creation Connection<\/strong><\/p>\n

When new life is coming forth, creation is extravagant. Consider the profusion of the cabbage plants extra leaves or the riot of tree blossoming in spring. Creation does not hold back!<\/p>\n

(used with permission, The Gathering Pentecost 2,2025)<\/p>\n

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Sunday, November 2 ,\u00a0\u00a0 Twenty-first after Pentecost<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scriptures:<\/p>\n

Habakkuk 1:1-4;2:1-4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 How long will it be until God acts?<\/p>\n

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4,11-12\u00a0 Your faith and love are growing abundantly<\/p>\n

Luke 19:1-10\u00a0\u00a0 Jesus dines with Zacchaeus.<\/p>\n

Lay Leader: Maria\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lay Reader: Brenda<\/p>\n

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Announcements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Time\u00a0 change will be Sat\/Sun\u00a0 at 2 am.\u00a0 Be aware you may arrive an hour early on Sunday.<\/strong>\u00a0 We invite all who are seeking to find faith to join us in our search.<\/p>\n

Saturday November 1,\u00a0 is All Saints\u2019 Day<\/em>: Creation Connection: It is no surprise that All Saints\u2019 and All Souls\u2019 days come at this time of year, when creation is letting go, dying and giving of herself that new life may come in the future.<\/p>\n

The UCW will meet in the Family Room Mon, Nov. 3 at 7 pm.<\/p>\n

The Prayer Shawl group will meet in the Family Room, on Sat. Nov. 8th<\/sup> at 2-3:30 pm. All knitters and crocheters are most welcome. If you need help or materials they are available. It is\u00a0 a time of fellowship for craft people.<\/p>\n

Nov. 2. \u2013 Remembrance Day Service (Legion) at Hawk Junction at 11 am.<\/p>\n

Nov. 9 \u2013 Remembrance Day Service at the Pentecostal Church 1:30 pm,\u00a0 with the\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Baptist Congregation<\/p>\n

Oct, 31 \u2013 National UNICEF Day<\/p>\n

Nov. 11 \u2013 Remembrance Day<\/p>\n

Nov. 13 \u2013 World Kindness Day<\/p>\n

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