MORGAN CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE

October 23rd, 2025

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Greetings Morgan Church of the Nazarene!

     Seasons change, circumstances change, calendars change, but we can trust that God's character does not change. God walks with us, by the Holy Spirit, through the exciting times and the disappointing times. Whatever this season is to you, know that God is with you! 

     I want to thank those of you who participated in the youth fundraiser last week, as well as those of you who gave but were unable to attend. By my count, $676 was given to help our students pay for district events, such as the fall retreat called Power Surge next month. Thank you for investing in our youth!

     TOMORROW, October 24, the Goss's are hosting their annual bon-fire and hayride. This is another great opportunity to spend time in fellowship with one another. Susan has been missing her people since her surgery as she has been unable to get to church, so let's all get to Susan's house! More details (and address) in the announcement section below.

     NEXT Friday, October 31, is our annual Fall Fun Fest! And we are so excited to welcome our community into our building for a night full of games, making connections, and an opportunity to share the gospel story. We are still in need of many volunteers, so please sign up or let us know if you are able to help.

     It's not too late to "join" the What's the Point Class that Andrea and I are teaching. So far we've had a great time talking about our history as Nazarenes as well as what we believe. We meet Sundays during Discipleship Hour, 11am.

     This last Sunday we were in Luke 18:1-8, the parable of the persistent widow. The message was simple: Don't give up, God cares. Don't lose heart, God is faithful. This Sunday we are in the next section, 18:9-14, with another short parable from Jesus. 

     

Sunday Schedule:

9:30am: Worship Service (English)

10:45 - 11:00am: Fellowship, Coffee, Donuts

11:00am - 12:00pm: Discipleship Hour

12:30pm: Worship Service (Spanish)

 

Prayer: from Praying in the Wesleyan Spirit, by Paul Chilcote, pgs 117-118

Generous God, I struggle with the tension between conviction and tolerance. How easy it is to slip into an attitude of bigotry and sincerely believe I am standing for you when, in fact, my attitude toward others is anything but loving. I know how strong the power of evil is in this world. It is not always like a roaring lion; rather, more often than not, evil is subtle and disguised. Wherever I look, I can see its destructive effects in people's lives.

Yet, the Evil One blinds the eyes of my understanding and claims my own soul by pride, envy, anger, and revenge... Forgive me when I fall into the subtle trap of nurturing these attitudes.

It seems as though I am always trying to determine who is in and who is out. People who are different than me scare me... If I disagree with others, it is hard for me to see your goodness in them...

Forgive me, Lord, for frequently being so fond of my group, my opinion, my church, my religion. Forgive me too for displaying bigotry in my actions toward others or hiding it in attitudes no one can see. Enable me to discern your presence in every kind of loving action. Give me the wisdom to embrace truth wherever it may be found. and never allow the intolerance and bigotry of others to be an excuse for my own. Amen.

 

Announcements:

"What's the Point?" Class -  Sundays at 11am - For anyone interested in learning more about what we believe, about our local church, and about the Global Church of the Nazarene.

Annual Goss Bonfire & Hayride - Friday, October 24 @ 5:30pm. 15959 Price Road, Byers, CO 80103. Please bring a side-side or dessert to share.

Fall Fun Fest - Friday, October 31, 5:30 - 7:30pm. We still need volunteers for games as well as the Bible Walk. Please sign up or talk with Michelle Christensen. This event is a great opportunity to make connections with our community, let's get everyone involved!

Nazarene Navajo Nation Mission: We will be participating in the Colorado District Project of collecting and sending Christmas gifts for the Navajo Nation in New Mexico. Pick up your gift tags starting this Sunday. (Gifts due by November 19).

 

Grace & Peace,

Pastor Kent