I really appreciated what Gary Smith shared recently at worship in regards to Matthew 22:36-39: "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself."
We have the wonderful vision of a holistic ministry here at CUCC but sometimes we forget to minister to our whole selves so that we may truly grow to love ourselves. The holiday season, in particular, can be quite challenging to me in regards to physical health and I don't think I am alone in this. For that reason, I will be facilitating a covenantal small group to support each other in uniting our spirit, mind and body by eating right, living well and loving God.
This will be loosely based on the book Your Whole Life: The 3D Plan for Eating Right, Living Well, and Loving God by Carol Showalter. The group will commit to reading themed devotionals with a 3 d plan (diet, discipline and discipleship) and will discuss these together each week. Copies of devotionals will be provided for those who do not wish to buy the book.
This will be a six week challenge and will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary from Oct 16th through Nov 20th. We will be empowered for self control at Thanksgiving!
If you are interested in this small group, please call the church office with your interest and preferred date/time. The church is the tentative meeting location.
I look forward to continuing the journey toward health and wholeness with you.
Joy Alford
We have the wonderful vision of a holistic ministry here at CUCC but sometimes we forget to minister to our whole selves so that we may truly grow to love ourselves. The holiday season, in particular, can be quite challenging to me in regards to physical health and I don't think I am alone in this. For that reason, I will be facilitating a covenantal small group to support each other in uniting our spirit, mind and body by eating right, living well and loving God.
This will be loosely based on the book Your Whole Life: The 3D Plan for Eating Right, Living Well, and Loving God by Carol Showalter. The group will commit to reading themed devotionals with a 3 d plan (diet, discipline and discipleship) and will discuss these together each week. Copies of devotionals will be provided for those who do not wish to buy the book.
This will be a six week challenge and will meet weekly on Wednesdays at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary from Oct 16th through Nov 20th. We will be empowered for self control at Thanksgiving!
If you are interested in this small group, please call the church office with your interest and preferred date/time. The church is the tentative meeting location.
I look forward to continuing the journey toward health and wholeness with you.
Joy Alford