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We are glad you are here and we hope this place and these people feel like home to you. Whether you are a first time guest or a regular attender, we are better with you here. We are #TogetherForTheGood. Use this information to stay connected, follow along, and engage your faith and the community during the week. Feel free to explore this site to learn more about our church and liturgy.
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Sunday, September 17, 2023 | 16th Sunday after Pentecost | Ordinary Time
Today's main text is from the book of Genesis. You can read it here.
Announcements
Media Team
If you'd like to learn how to run our media (lyrics, video, etc), we would love to teach you and put you ona schedule fto run media once every month or two. Talk with Kristin for more info.
Next Potluck
Sunday, October 1, after gathered worship.
Work Day
Next Saturday, the 30th. 9am til forever.
Return of Friday Fires
Want to host a fire? Talk to Nikki. We can provide the fire pit and s'more materials.
Signal App
Join our Signal messaging group to keep up to date and be in contact more regularly. Join here.
Children's Church Schedule
If you'd like to be added to or removed from this schedule, talk with Sarah W.
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9/24 - Nikki, Scott
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10/1 - Family Sunday
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10/8 - Abby
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10/15 - Family Sunday
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10/22 - Sarah
Hospitality Bar Schedule
If you'd like to be added to or removed from this schedule, talk with Chris.
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9/24 - Abby
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10/1 - All Church Meal
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10/8 - Parker
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10/15 - Tabbie
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10/22 - Nikki
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10/28 - Allie
Upcoming Texts
If you like to read ahead to prepare for our gathered worship times, these are the texts we are planning to explore.
For daily Scripture readings that work through the story of Scripture, click here.
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9/24 - Genesis 32:[9-13] 22-30 - Jacob wrestles with an angel. Receives the name Israel.
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10/1 - Exodus 1:8-14 [1:15—2:10]; 3:1-15 - Israel is in slavery and calls for help. God calls Moses to bring release
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10/8 - Justice Conversation
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10/15 -Ruth 1:1-17 [4:13-17] - Ruth is a foreigner who finds belonging among God’s people.
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10/22 -2 Samuel 5:1-5; 6:1-5; Psalm 150 - David becomes king over all Israel. Brings the Ark of the covenant to Jerusalem with song making Jerusalem a place of worship.
Prayer Focus
We focus prayers on the needs of our community both as a congregation and outside our walls. Each week we ask you to pray for the ministries and health of a church in our city, as well as a group of people who are likely to need the extra prayer support.
Wichita Area Church: St Matthew's CME Church
Special focus: We remember those who are struggling right now—some in faith, some in their body, some in their relationships, some in the finances, some in their direction. We entrust these people and these situations to God.
Additional Resources
We encourage you to find ways to engage your faith beyond Sundays. The things we focus on and the actions we take help form our faith, values and lives. We sometimes post suggested practices on social media on Mondays, but we also encourage you to:
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Read through the bible in a year with The Story that Changes Everything. A brief, daily podcast to help you navigate each daily reading. More information here.
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Do you like podcasts? Here are a couple that we listen or have listened too on things of faith. You may not always agree with them, they come from a variety of backgrounds, but they can help you grow and stretch your faith.
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BEMA - The BEMA Podcast is a walk-through of the context of the Bible and the Text itself, as well as surrounding history. We deconstruct our common readings of the Bible and attempt to reconstruct them through the lens of historical context.
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The Bible for Normal People - A weekly podcast talk show having serious talks about the sacred book. Hosted by Peter Enns and Jared Byas.
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Bible Worm - A weekly look at the Narrative Lectionary text we look at in our worship gatherings. One host is a Christian pastor and one is a Jewish rabbi.
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Spend time in prayer (private, out loud, journaling, whatever) about what new thing(s) you'd like God to do in your faith, life, church, community? What might it look like for you to work toward these things? What new things have you experienced in the recent past?
Information
If you are new or have questions about our church we'd love to connect with you. Text CONNECT to 316.333.7275 or click this link to start the conversation. You can also reach out on social media and at thedwellingict@gmail.com
If you'd like more information about what happens in our gatherings, click this link here.
Giving
We believe in living a life of generosity as individuals and a faith community. We long to be a resource for the needs of our city and world through radical generosity. We invite you to follow Jesus and worship God through giving as you are able - and we commit to sharing those resources in ways that benefit those who need it.
You can give financially via website, by texting GIVE to 316.333.7275, or by placing cash or check in the giving box by the door.