For the next 6 weeks, we are going to begin our journey through the book of Nehemiah. The series is called “Rebuild: The Church, The City, The Call” and we will walk through these ancient stories and explore our call as the church now. Nehemiah dares us into prayer and action, taking risks and casting vision, the communal use of gifts, resilience and faith, internal injustice and faithful rebuilding, and returning to God’s word and ongoing faithfulness. Each week, there will be a time of reflection and response as we explore our journey of faith together and who God is leading us to be as we move forward.
We’re pleased to announce a new monthly event,
open to all (always!)
Movies that Matter – 4th Fridays of the month, 4:30 – 7:30.
Mark your calendars!!
Topics:
● June 26, 4:30-7:30; 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture (explores the origins of anti-LGBTQIA+ prejudice in modern Christianity)- https://www.1946themovie.com/
● July 24, 4:30-7:30; Bad Faith (Christian Nationalism)- https://www.badfaithdocumentary.com/
● August 28, 4:30-7:30, Evicting the American Dream (explores the root causes of the housing and US eviction epidemic)- https://pcusa.org/evicting-american-dream
Join us for a film, free popcorn, and an open conversation about the issues shaping our lives and communities today.
Each month we’ll screen a movie that touches on something real: things like LGBTQIA+ inclusion, Christian nationalism, homelessness, addiction and recovery, and more. After the film, we’ll create space for honest, respectful dialogue — not to have all the answers, but to think together and go a little deeper.
Whether you’re a longtime churchgoer or just curious, this is a table with room for you.
Have you been visiting Wintergarden’s Facebook page lately? If you haven’t, you are missing a lot of great information. You’ll also find weekly prayers, updates on what’s happening in the denomination, training and education opportunities, information about hurricane season, and more. Oh, and there are even times when people are invited to participate in questions and reflections. Our Facebook page is one of the best places to stay informed about happenings at church, in our community, and offers ways for us to act and live out our faith as a community of believers. Click on the “f” below this post for a direct link to the page. And then, if you haven’t already, hit “like” and/or “follow” so you can keep in touch and stay up to date. Check it out!
In order to save on monthly expenses, we are making some transitions for in regards to our monthly subscription plans. To do this, we are switching from On Realm to ChurchTrac. This means if you give electronically online, you will need to cancel your online giving with On Realm and create an account with ChurchTrac through the new website: wintergarden.churchtrac.com. In the upper right hand corner, you can create an account. Once you create it, Pastor Devon has to approve you. Once you are approved, then you can have access to the directory and set up online giving.
Food Pantry Donation: Granola Bars Every Monday: Lectio Divina Every Wednesday: Food delivery Every Thursday: Food Pantry 12-4pm Medical Mobile: 3rd and 5th Thursdays from 10:30am-4pm
June 13 Peace River NA Area Meeting 9am-12pm June 20 Church Workday, 8:30am-12pm June 18 Midwest Food Bank Pick up June 25 CNS Care N Share (Every 4th Thurs.) June 26 Movies That Matter: 1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture 4:30-7:30 (Movie, Popcorn, and Conversation)
Lectio Divina
Join us on Monday mornings at 8:00 am for lectio divina, an approach to scripture that invites us to listen, reflect, respond, and rest in the Word of God.
SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 3: 1-32
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