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from Rev. C. Nels Ledwell
A Wonderful Prayer Walk!
Some years ago I visited with a close friend, who is a retired pastor that often attended the Church I was serving. He told me that one of his favorite things to do every day was to walk for about 3 hours in the country. I asked him what he thought about each day during those three hour walks. I admit I was unprepared for the answer. In his answer he credited another pastor, Kenneth W. Collins for helping him in his daily walks and to pass the time.
How did he make these walks even more meaningful? Using Rev. Collins’ outline listed below, he used the walking Lord’s Prayer. Here are his words.
“On my walks sometimes I devote the time to prayer, and I have found that the Lord’s Prayer makes a good outline. Here’s how I do it:
I address God as my Father by adoption through the grace of Jesus Christ and give thanks for His salvation.
I pledge to keep His name holy in all my conduct. I remind Him of ways I have done this in the past, and ask Him forgiveness for all the ways I have failed to do so as well.
I ask that His will be done, here on earth through me, as efficiently as it is done by His angels in heaven. I give examples of how I think I could do that; I ask His guidance and pledge my obedience.
I ask for my material needs for the day, itemizing and discussing them. I give thanks for specific instances of His providence in the past.
I ask forgiveness, but only to the degree I am willing to forgive others. If I have a problem, I discuss it in detail.
If I am facing any particular temptations, I discuss them and ask God to help me resist them. If I have recently survived any tough tests, I discuss them and thank God that He gave me the power to overcome them.
I tell God about the evil things that frighten me, and ask Him to deliver me from them. I also give thanks for past rescues.
You get the idea. When you pray like this, it’s amazing how time flies!”
Are you spending time praying with God?
See you in Church or online this Sunday.
Your Pastor,
Nels
Nels
Preparing for Worship
July 21, 2024 10:00 AM
Ninth Sunday After Pentecost
Scripture Lesson: Mark 6: 14-29
Message: “The Grip of Evil”
Acts of Kindness
Kindness Update – Kindness at the Beach!
This giant billboard caught my eye while vacationing at Myrtle Beach. It’s located at one of the main entrances to Broadway at the Beach, a popular outdoor shopping and entertainment center of 300 plus acres of theaters, restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, amusement parks, and more than 100 specialty shops. At first, I thought, “why just kindness for today and tomorrow – why not always?” Then I thought, that is always – we can’t have a “do-over” for yesterday (but we can try to make things right afterwards), so today and tomorrow are what we have!
It seems fitting that the ad promotes an injury law firm; no doubt, they encounter many situations where a little kindness would help! I googled “kindness and the legal profession” and found the following on the Attorney at Work website:
“Kindness. It can quietly overwhelm…. Kindness can make differences seem insignificant. and it is astonishing to contemplate the ways kindness has knit our diverse worlds together through the centuries”. It was noted that Attorney at Work proposed that 2011 be the year to explore kindness as a universal business principle that binds clients and colleagues.
Myrtle Beach, with 60 miles of Grand Strand beaches and 32 golf courses, is the most enticing attraction in South Carolina where up to 14 million tourists visit each year and another 41,000 residents live year-round. It’s encouraging to realize the maximum exposure this billboard gets – wouldn’t it be great if they were everywhere? It just might help us to remember the words of Paul in Ephesians 4: 32 – And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.
Kindness Entry This Week: The young waitress who served us at Cracker Barrel this past Saturday was very attentive and pleasant, and I made sure to tell her when we were finished that she did a great job. As I was checking out, I looked at my ticket and I saw that she had signed her name, Jennifer, followed by the words “God Bless!”. That said a lot to me about that young lady!
Have you seen God today? If you see God at work this week, there are two ways you can share what you saw!
1) Be a blessing to others by sharing your Act of Kindness (no names please) on our website, or use this link! Then check back each week to learn how others are passing on acts of kindness! The link is https://www.mccormickmc.org/acts-of-kindness
2) There is a Kindness box in the library on the window sill, along with paper and pencil. Share your God-Wink, perhaps someone else will be inspired!
JOIN THE MMC STEPHEN MINISTRY TEAM
We are considering training a new class of Stephen Ministers this fall. We need at least 6 people to have a class. To find out more about becoming a Stephen Minister, we wear those blue nametags when we are at church.A Stephen Ministry Job Description and Application are on the Stephen Minister Bulletin Board and in our church mailbox by the church office. To hand the application in, place it in the Stephen Ministry Mailbox by the church office, hand it into the office, or give it to one of the Stephen Ministers. Applications are due by August 1st.
Want to learn more? Check out this website!
STEPHEN MINISTRY
READY TO LISTEN
If you are experiencing any type of difficulty and you need someone to listen to you, with whom you can share your feelings and receive acceptance and Christian love, please consider being in a relationship with a Stephen Minister at MMC.
Start by calling Pastor Nels or one of the Stephen Leaders and begin a ‘fellowship’ with a Stephen Minister. We may be reached through the church office at (864) 852-2394.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE COMMITTEE
The Congregational Care Committee wants you to know they are there to help you if you ever need transportation, meals or a visitor! Please contact Kim Jackson if you or someone you know needs help or if you would like to be added to the list of volunteers.
ARE YA LIVING THE SERMON?
THURSDAY’S IN JULY
Are Ya Living the Sermon? will continue the month of July on Thursdays at 10AM. No planning necessary, no homework just listen to Nels and we discuss.
METHODIST WOMEN
AFTERNOON MOVIE
AUGUST 5 AND AUGUST 12 AT 2PM
FELLOWSHIP HALL
ALL women are invited. Movie, popcorn and additional information about the upcoming women’s retreat at Elijah Clark State Park.
The movie will be The Red Tent which is also the theme of the retreat at Elijah Clark State Park.
Please bring a friend!
Details about the retreat are in the article below.
METHODIST WOMEN’S RETREAT
SEPTEMBER 6 & 7
The women of McCormick Methodist church will be hosting a women’s retreat this September 6 & 7th with the theme of The Red Tent.
This year we’ll be doing something different, we’ll have 2 days at Elijah Clark State Park with NO sleep over. Hopefully, this will allow more women to participate.
The cost for the 2 day event is $20. Please give payment to Patsy in the Church office.
PICNIC AND WORSHIP
BAKER CREEK STATE PARK
SEPTEMBER 22 – 10AM
Mark those calendars! The church picnic will be on Sunday, September 22.
It will start with a service at 10AM. Plan to bring a neighbor or new friend!
More details to follow!
CRAFT SHOW AND COOKIE FACTORY
OCTOBER 5 – 9am to 2pm
VENDORS NEEDED
OUTSIDE VENDORS NEEDED
The spots in the Fellowship Hall have been filled, and there is a waiting list!
We can still take about six more in tents outside.. then we will stop taking vendors and do up a waiting list in case of cancellations.
Tents are wonderful in that there is more room, wares do not have to be hand-done (however, many are!), and it only costs $25! You do have to provide your own tents, but we have men available to help you put them up and take them down. This is perfect for groups. The Lions Club is returning to sell afghans and brooms. .plus talk to folks about their group’s mission.
If you are interested, or know of someone who is interested, contact Barb Shelley.
HOBO SUPPER
OCTOBER 19 3:30PM
MEYER’S FARM
The church family has been invited to a “Hobo Supper” at the Meyer’s Farm! More details to follow… but meanwhile, add to your calendar! You won’t want to miss the fun!