Preparing for October 8

8 October, Pentecost 18

Story: Exodus 16:1-8 (p. 62, Pew Bible)

Message: Bread of Heaven

Focus: Go Share

Reflection: Read this week’s scripture. The Israelites are complaining bitterly and harking back to the “good old days” of slavery. God still blesses them; feeds them; protects them; cares for them and leads them. Thank God for both the past and the present; remembering the “good old days” with honesty, acknowledging the good and the bad and the sweet blessings you have received even in the wilderness times.

Hymns We Will Sing:

*HYMN #65           “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”                (CWM RHONDDA)

*HYMN #523                    “You Satisfy the Hungry Heart”                     (BICENTENNIAL)

*HYMN #762                  “When the Poor Ones”                                          (EL CAMINO)