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5-Minute Bible Reading Devotions Weekday Mornings @ 8 AM
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Join in a reflection time of the morning's 5 minutes devotional reading: meet.google.com/foi-ujky-tnx at 8 AM on weekdays.In just 5 minutes you can honor God with this slow and gentle practice of reading engaging a short devotional. Get your daily reading here: You can access this devotional for free by clicking this link: https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals/
This gathering will be drop-in-friendly. That means it’s okay if you can’t come consistently because each session stands on its own, so you are free to participate (or drop in) if you are able.
You are welcome to share this opportunity with others looking for a faith-affirming option with any who are busy with their schedules but want some consistent Christian practice and fellowship. The hope is that this may become a regular part of your daily faith practice and a spiritual discipline to dedicate this time to God.
This link will take you to the online google meet: meet.google.com/wfx-iten-wri
But we still want to give you another link to view the video content so scroll down.
Our 2nd book will be a 4 week exploration of the book Faithful: Christmas Through The Eyes of Joseph by Adam Hamilton.
Participants can buy their book here digitally https://www.amazon.com/Faithful-Christmas-Through-Eyes-Joseph/dp/1501814087 or get them in print from Pastor Kate for $15. She also has a few copies of the book that could be borrowed for free if they are returned.
Join a group online or in person.
Engage your faith and community! We have created a hybrid way for each person to be involved!
You can join either in person: pre-reading, watching the videos together live, discussing and fellowshipping
or online: pre-reading, pre-watching the videos with an access code from Pastor Kate on Amplify and meeting for just one hour to reflect.
Feel free to mix and match how you join in! Register at the bottom of this page.
How to access your online study videos through Amplify:
Our first book will be a 5 week exploration of the book Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity by Adam Hamilton.
You can borrow one of the 7 copies Pastor Kate can loan out. You can also buy your own copy from Pastor Kate for $8 or from this amazon link for a dollar less (use this link for a digital copy as well): https://www.amazon.com/Enough-Discovering-through-Simplicity-Generosity/dp/1426702337
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(Provided by Amazon:)
Money has great power in our lives. Used wisely, it is one key to accomplishing our goals, providing for our needs, and fulfilling our life purpose. In recent years, many of us ignored the wisdom of the past when it came to managing and spending our money. Credit card debt soared, savings rates plummeted, and our home equity became something to be tapped into and spent rather than a source of security in retirement. We felt an insatiable desire for more. And we found ourselves spending tomorrow’s money today in order to have what we hoped would satisfy. The result of all of this was not greater happiness and satisfaction, but greater stress and anxiety.
Enough is an invitation to rediscover the Bible’s wisdom when it comes to prudent financial practices. In these pages are found the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity. This book could change your life, by changing your relationship with money.
“We Americans love our stuff. We’re living in a fast-paced, me-first, instant-gratification world, and it’s finally catching up to us. Debt is out of control, homes are in foreclosure ... even banks are going out of business. What the world needs today is the message of contentment and simplicity, and that’s exactly what Pastor Adam Hamilton delivers in Enough.”
Dave Ramsey, New York Times Best-Selling Author and Nationally Syndicated Radio Talk Show Host
“Once again, Adam Hamilton is leading the church; ‘Enough is enough’ was once a Wesleyan watchword. Adam breathes new life into the Wesleyan commitment to simplicity. Amid a culture of greed and conspicuous consumption Adam calls us to a biblically based, evangelical joy of having the faith to say ‘enough is enough.’”
Bishop Will Willimon
United Methodist Church, Birmingham Area
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(Provided by Amazon:)
From his beginnings as a humble carpenter to his all-important role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ, Joseph's place in the nativity story is sometimes overlooked but contains valuable lessons for all of us. Join Adam Hamilton as he examines Christmas through the eyes of Joseph. Absent from much of the biblical narrative, Joseph never spoke a word, but his courageous actions were crucial to the birth of Christ and God's salvation plan for humanity. As you read this book, you will understand how Joseph's story is much like our own. In life, we encounter circumstances that we would never have chosen for ourselves. At times it can be tempting just to walk away. Joseph provides us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we don't understand and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides. Exchange your doubt for courage this Advent and Christmas season. The story of Joseph provide us a great example of humbly obeying God even when we don't understand and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides. Additional components for a four-week adult study include a comprehensive Leader Guide and a DVD featuring author and pastor Adam Hamilton. Chapter topics include: A Carpenter Named Joseph Whose Child Is This? Raising a Child Not Your Own The Journey to Bethlehem The Rest of the Story.
a note for ONLINE users
Let’s get you access! We want to provide you the video content, on-demand, using your own log in access code through the Amplify App on your own device. Amplify is a streaming service similar to Netflix or Hulu.
You can email Pastor Kate requesting access at Pastor@RonaldUMC.org or fill out the simple form below.
After completing the form or a direct email, you will recieve an email with log in instructions.
All you have to do is downlaod the Amplify app on your Apple or Android device (also available through Roku) and log in! You will have access to every title including the studies above! Happy surfing!
