Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church

As we walk through this trial of affliction, and as we all pray faithfully, we are filled with hope knowing our Father is always with us. He is loving us, watch...ing over us, protecting us, filling us with more of him. May we be filled with joy to glorify him in all that we do. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16 To God be the Glory _________________________________ Thoughts for April 9 .´.*) .*) All my (.´ (.´ .´ .` .. ~.Sh like comment share~Thanks _________________________________ SEY Photography/Sharon Elizabeth Yocum/LovingGod

As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of #EarthDay tomorrow, take a moment to reflect on the beauty of God’s creation while reading along with a prayer written by Bishop Kenneth H. Carter, Jr.

Why Did JESUS Fold the Napkin? Why did Jesus fold the linen burial cloth after His resurrection? I never noticed this.... The Gospel of John (20:7) tells us that the napkin, which was placed over the face of Jesus, was not just thrown aside like the grave clothes. . The Bible takes an entire verse to tell us that the napkin was neatly folded, and was placed at the head of that stony coffin. Early Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and fou...nd that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance. She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, 'They have taken the Lord's body out of the tomb, and I don't know where they have put him!' Peter and the other disciple ran to the tomb to see. The other disciple out ran Peter and got there first. He stopped and looked in and saw the linen cloth lying there, but he didn't go in. Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, while the cloth that had covered Jesus' head was folded up and lying to the side. Was that important? Absolutely! Is it really significant? Yes! In order to understand the significance of the folded napkin, you have to understand a little bit about Hebrew tradition of that day. The folded napkin had to do with the Master and Servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table, until the master was finished.. Now if the master were done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers, his mouth, and clean his beard, and would wad up that napkin and toss it onto the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, "I'm finished.." But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant would not dare touch the table, because.......... The folded napkin meant, "I'm coming back!" See more

"Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, 'Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit o...f the vine until the kingdom of God comes.' Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, 'This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.'" - Luke 22:17-19 NRSV See more

Due to recent circumstances we have not been able to join for worship. We would like to invite you to join us via Zoom for Sunday morning service and Wednesday... night bible study. Sunday Morning Worship - 10 am Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/175943834 Meeting ID: 175 943 834 Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7 pm Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/146569492 Meeting ID: 146 569 492 Having trouble viewing the links above. Please visit chapmanquarriesumc.org for a direct link to the services! Church expenses have not stopped during this time and your faithful giving may continue by sending your tithes and offerings to: Chapman Quarries United Methodist Church 1480 Hildenbrandt Rd Wind Gap, PA 18014 May God Bless You And Keep You Safe Until We Meet Again!