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"The wicked earn no real gain, but those who sow righteousness get a true reward."
Proverbs 11:18 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Sow Rightousness!
God's kingdom operates on a system of sowing and reaping. I know you have all heard the saying, "What goes around, comes around?" That's really a spiritual principle. What you sow, you will reap. Today's verse tells us that when we sow righteousness, we'll reap a true reward.
So, what does that mean? My friends, I submit to you that sowing righteousness means that we are simply doing the right thing in the sight of God. It means obeying God's word no matter what the circumstances may look like. It means showing kindness even when it's undeserved. It mens walking in love and keeping the peace when you really want to say or do something different.
Today, my friends, let's keep doing the right thing even if the wrong thing is happening. Sow righteousness. Stay in faith. Keep on believing and trusting that God is faithful, and there's a sure reward in store for you!
Proverbs 11:18 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
Sow Rightousness!
God's kingdom operates on a system of sowing and reaping. I know you have all heard the saying, "What goes around, comes around?" That's really a spiritual principle. What you sow, you will reap. Today's verse tells us that when we sow righteousness, we'll reap a true reward.
So, what does that mean? My friends, I submit to you that sowing righteousness means that we are simply doing the right thing in the sight of God. It means obeying God's word no matter what the circumstances may look like. It means showing kindness even when it's undeserved. It mens walking in love and keeping the peace when you really want to say or do something different.
Today, my friends, let's keep doing the right thing even if the wrong thing is happening. Sow righteousness. Stay in faith. Keep on believing and trusting that God is faithful, and there's a sure reward in store for you!
Blessings!
Rev. Tracy
Young People's Fellowship
The Young People's Fellowship (YPF) will host is annual Black History luncheon on Sunday, February 28, 2016 after the 10:30 a.m. service. tickets may be purchased from any YPF member.
Boy Scout Troop 1443
Boy Scout Troop 1443 shared our worship service on Sunday, February 14, 2016. We thank the troop for its thoughtful offerings to St. Monica's Food Pantry Ministry.
Having Our Say
St. Monica's Gospel Choir and the Food Pantry are co-sponsoring the the performance of the play Having Our Say. It will be held Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hartford Stage Company.
Birthdays And Anniversaries InFebruary
Happy Birthday to: Daniel Ricketts 8th; Camry Brown 9th; Robert nelson 12th; Gwyn Adams 13th; Norman Morris and Greta Jordan14th; Stephen Lightfoot 23rd; Shawn Bailey and Barbara Lindo 26; Evelyn Rule and Ruth Small 28th.
Happy Anniversary to: Bob and Stephanie Lightfoot 26th.
In Memory Of: Edward Hicks, Sr. 7th; Inez Rhule 8th, Uris Crooks and Barry Washington; Louis Brewster 9th; Cyril Crooks 11th; Diana Wells and Robert Jones 12th; Alfred Leckey 13th; Harriot Parker 14th; Price Reid 15th; Walker Wiggins 16th; Lisa Cuffy and Verl Samuda 18th; Mabel Jones 18th; George Taylor and Pedro Hester 19th; Clara Luster, Albert Gaines, Michael Holland, Glancy Stevenson and Martin Smith22nd; Emma Wimbish 23rd; Hortence Sofin, Seth Sharp and Lorenzo Rowe 24th; Paul Mikell and James Willis 26th; Lillian King and George Bell 27th; Lilla Carlozzo 28th; Charles Allen 29th.
Family of Nancy Bailey
The family of Nancy Bailey would like to thank our St. Monica's Family for the calls, cards and other expressions of love. Our hearts are full with joy for the life of our mother/grandmother, and for the legacy of faith she instilled in each of us. thank you, The
bailey/Green Families.
Family of George Hudson
The St. Monica's Church family extends our heartfelt sympathies to the family of George Hudson. May his soul and all the souls of all the faithful departed rest in peace.
Vestry Members
Cyrus Aimey (Junior Warden), Winston Barnaby, Walter Benjamin (Senior Warden), Marie Brown-Harvey (Secretary), April Carter, Evelyn Green, David Hickmon, Stephanie Lightfoot, A. Bates Lyons, Joseph Noel, Evelyn Stewart, Terrie Thomas. Geraldine Williams.
Music
Rochelle Holder - Youth Choir
Nathaniel Baker - Music Director/Organist
Rector Emeritus
Canon Cyril Burke
Email
monicahartford@gmail.com
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