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Century 3 Missions and Justice Survey

Century 3
Spring 2023

The Missions and Justice team at Manchester UMC

is asking you to complete the following short survey. The purpose is to gain insight into the engagement of Manchester UMC members in mission and justice programming of the church.  Insights gained from this survey will assist the Missions & Justice team to improve awareness, interest, and engagement in the work of missions and justice.

As used in this survey, Missions generally refers to programs or services designed to respond to the spiritual, physical or educational needs of members of this congregation or those in the broader community who relate to Manchester UMC.  Social Justice generally refers to programs or services this church provides to educate and empower individuals to identify and dismantle beliefs or assumptions that marginalize individuals or groups of people.

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Sermon, Exactly How did I get here, Mark 6:30-44
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Exactly How Did I Get Here? Part II

The Scripture for this final sermon is Mark 6:30-44. In this passage, Jesus recommends a time of rest and spiritual renewal for the disciples. The twelve had just returned from a mission during which they preached and healed. Jesus thought his closest followers needed a Sabbath, so he led them to a deserted place to recuperate. But Jesus’s planned retreat was interrupted because the crowds discovered where he was and packed the place. In this setting, Jesus demonstrates his compassion, showing himself to be the Good Shepherd as he cares for his people, sacrificing his own much-needed rest.

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Member Name Tag Request

New Name Tag Request If you are a member and need a new name tag, please Order a Name Tag Here. Please complete this registration form and payment of $11. If you would like to fill out a form in person, please visit us at the information desk on Sundays

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In God We Trust

Throughout the centuries, “trust in God” has been a frequent theme in our prayers, our hymns and our sacred songs. It is certainly a biblical theme as well. There are 182 references to “trust” in the Bible, and most of these refer to us placing our trust in God. In America, our money even proclaims “In God We Trust.” I invite you to join us for worship this weekend as we take a look at Psalm 105 and at the refrain, “In God We Trust.” Does that mean that we expect God will “fix” everything? What about free will? How should we really trust in God?

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