| “The point is that our worship, our deepest devotion, our most ardent love is to be directed to God rather than to ourselves.” —Hughes Oliphant Old |
| —Preparing For Sunday Morning Worship Sermon Text: Psalm 1:1-6 Sermon Title: “The Way of Blessing” Songs we’ll sing:Redeemed, Restored, Forgiven Psalm 1 (How Sweet And Awesome Is The Place Tune) Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah Your Great Name Psalm 23 Evening Worship Sermon Text: Psalm 2:1-12 Sermon Title: “The Office of a King” Songs we’ll sing: O Worship The King I Heard The Voice of Jesus Say Psalm 2 (When I Survey The Wondrous Cross) Before The Throne Of God Above —Congregational Meeting Results Here is the email sent from our clerk earlier this week with the results our our congregational meeting: The congregation of Mercy Church adopts the following recommendation from the Property Committee regarding Rock Family Church (RFC), with the provisions following: The property committee recommends to the congregation that we proceed with the intent to purchase, offering the recently appraised value of $1,070,000 and with the authority to negotiate up to a price of $1,093,000. Additionally we recommend purchasing from RFC, the furniture, sound system and sound panels (total of $17,820). We make this recommendation acknowledging that this is a stretch for Mercy Church’s current budget and giving levels, however we recognize the unique opportunity, favorable financing conditions and the opportunity for growth that this presents. This approval to purchase RFC is made under the terms of the legal documents available to the congregation as of July 31, 2026, AND the addition to those legal documents of an assurance that the church can make advance payments, effectively buying a 90-day window for payment. The Trustees, together with the Session, shall have the authority to approve the final language of these changes, as well as other minor changes to the legal agreement in order to effect the sale, and to determine whether any such changes are “substantive”. Substantive changes to the legal agreement will require re-approval by the congregation. There were 56 communicant members present at the meeting (60.2% of the total membership). The final vote on this motion was 51-Yes, 3-No (94%), with two abstentions. We rejoice greatly in God’s clear direction in this matter! Now that the decision has been made, let us remember the words of the Apostle Paul to the Phillipians as we move forward together: So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:1–4 (ESV) —Sunday School Announcement Attention all those interested in helping with Children’s Sunday School: There is a general interest meeting on Sunday, August 9th at 10 am. Please attend- We need more teachers who are committed to regularly serving as a Sunday School teacher as well as substitute teachers. Note: Any adult serving in children’s ministry must be a church member and have a background check completed. —Church Pool Party and Picnic August 15 The Watkins Family cordially invites you and your families to a pool party and picnic at their home on Saturday, August 15 Starting at 12:00 PM 143 S. Pierpont Rd., Morgantown What Will Be Provided Paper plates Plastic cups Napkins Eating utensils (knives, forks, spoons, and some extra serving utensils if needed) Hot dogs, hamburgers, buns, and regular toppings Lemonade, iced tea, and ample reverse osmosis filtered water (just ask which faucets to obtain it from) What You May Want to Bring Your favorite side dish or dessert to share (if it’s not convenient to bring something, we still want to enjoy your company!) Swimsuit (there is a bathroom with a shower in the pool area to change) Towels (we have some if you forget! |
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