Monday is our day for Blueberries

John Wesley said, "Gain all you can, save all you can and give all you can." We'll reflect on these issues and our resources as we journey to some of the highest mountains in the area to pick wild blueberries and make lots of pancakes! I heard the blueberries came early this year, so we'll see..
On MONDAY, Labor Day, We'll meet at 9 o'clock at the marathon. bring stuff to eat with pancakes. I'll bring the pancake mix/batter. Text me if you can bring a camp stove and cooking utensils, etc. We'll have to coordinate that. Also let me know if you are coming so we can make sure to have what we need. Bring a bathing suit and towel in case conditions are right for swimming in a mountain stream. Depending on the weather, we probably won't be back till 4 or 5 p.m.

Luke 12:13-21

The Parable of the Rich Fool

 Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.’ But he said to him, ‘Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?’ And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.’ Then he told them a parable: ‘The land of a rich man produced abundantly. And he thought to himself, “What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?” Then he said, “I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.” But God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich towards God.’

Peace,

Rob

Let's Sing Together!

We'll meet at the church parking lot at 2:55 p.m. carpool to St Matthews Church for community sing-a-long. Light snacks will be provided. The music usually lasts from 3-4 p.m.
The thing we're talking about this week was John Wesley's admonition for people to "Gain all you can; Save all you can; Give all you can." We're working on the middle section on saving while reflecting on Luke 12:13-21

The Parable of the Rich Fool

 Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.’ But he said to him, ‘Friend, who set me to be a judge or arbitrator over you?’ And he said to them, ‘Take care! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.’ Then he told them a parable: ‘The land of a rich man produced abundantly. And he thought to himself, “What should I do, for I have no place to store my crops?” Then he said, “I will do this: I will pull down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.” But God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life is being demanded of you. And the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” So it is with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich towards God.’

See you Sunday!

Rob

See you NEXT week

Stone Soup will encourage families to spend time together this Sunday and be ready to send the kids to school. We will not gather today but will see you next week.
I'll be taking Micah to college in DC.
Peace,
Rob

Mindful Walking, Beautiful Practice

We're Going to Twin Lakes
Everyone is encouraged to come to the 11 a.m. worship service at Saluda UMC, our summer intern, Dave Grace, is preaching and we will share a potluck with the whole church following the service at noon. Then we will give you a chance to go home and change, nap then we'll gather back at the Wesley Cottage at 2:30 to go to Twin Lakes. If the weather is good we can swim there. If it is raining, bring an umbrella and we can still hike to the pretty place bench and deck. This is the project Dave has been working on to blend his conservation/ecology work with his religious/spiritual work. So if it is nice and sunny bring a swim suit etc. If it is raining we can still hike. This is Dave's last Sunday with us, so you won't want to miss it.
Peace,
Rob

Community Singing at the Old St. Matthews Church

Stone Soup for August 3

We’ll meet at the church at 4 p.m. and then head over to St. Matthews Church for a Sing-a-Long. Apparently, this used to be the only black church in town. This is part of the renovation and revival of this holy place. The acoustics are great so everyone sounds good. Snacks  and musicians will be provided and we’ll be done in a little over an hour.

Let us make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord!

Call Rob with questions.

Also ask Rob about the Ocoee Rafting Trip for Thurs. Aug. 7!