{"id":2208,"date":"2015-07-03T19:20:56","date_gmt":"2015-07-03T19:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/balboaunionchurch.org\/wpaccess\/?p=2208"},"modified":"2015-07-03T19:20:56","modified_gmt":"2015-07-03T19:20:56","slug":"weekly-newsletter-july-3rd-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/balboaunionchurch.org\/es\/2015\/07\/03\/weekly-newsletter-july-3rd-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly, Newsletter July 3rd, 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK<\/h1>\n

\u00a0My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.
\n2 Corinthians 12: 9<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

God does not seek heroes or superstars. God seeks messengers who carry his message. The messengers get tired; they are allowed to get tired. We are normal people; we are human.
\nIn the business world, in politics and especially in sports, super performance is required. In sports only one can win (one team or one athlete). A coach who gained nothing, finds himself out of a job. In the world of business and trade, products and services have to be sold. \u00a0This is a hard work.
\nGod does not expect that. In God’s environment we have the right to be what we are: simply human. We don’t have to convince anyone.<\/p>\n

God’s grace is sufficient. God’s power is active, not our performance.<\/p>\n

The apostle Paul wrote that to the Christian community in Corinth. They would have liked to be guided by a \u00absuper apostle\u00bb (2 Cor 12:11), but that does not exist. That would not help either. The portion of grace that God gives us is enough. With that portion we can make the next step and complete our next task. That will make us happy and here we\u00b4ll find the source of joy.<\/p>\n

Reverend Roland<\/p>\n

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THIS SUNDAY AT BALBOA UNION CHURCH<\/h1>\n

Worship Service at 10 a.m. \u2013 ALL ARE WELCOME!<\/strong><\/p>\n

SPEAKER<\/strong>: Beth Anne Gray \u00ab‘I shall boast of my weakness!’ Really??\u00bb<\/p>\n

Sunday School Teachers: \u00a0We will have activities for the children, but not Sunday school over the holiday period<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First Testament Readings and\u00a0Psalm<\/td>\n2 Samuel 5:1-5 \u00a0 \u00a0Psalm 123<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Epistle Reading<\/td>\n2 Corinthians 12:2-10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gospel Reading<\/td>\nMark 6:1-13<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other News\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\"tryp-wyndham\"<\/a>\u00a0Fun & Fellowship<\/h2>\n

Date: Saturday, 4th of July<\/p>\n

Place: Tryp by Wyndham, Albrook Mall<\/p>\n

Time: 2.30 p.m. (don’t be late for kickoff!)<\/p>\n

David has once again organised an informal get-together for families at the Tryp hotel in Albrook, with the swimming pool available for children, and parents able to watch together the football final for the Latin America Cup (Copa Am\u00e9rica 2015).<\/p>\n

Come & join us for a relaxing afternoon and get together.<\/p>\n

Missions<\/h2>\n

\u00abGood Deeds\u00bb Program<\/h3>\n

We are currently also looking at the possibility of assisting with the \u00abGood Deeds\u00bb program in Casco Viejo, which is a special program for children and young people in Casco Viejo, where they are given tokens in exchange for good deeds that they do in the community (such as sweeping the streets, gardening in the parks, etc.).\u00a0 These tokens are then exchangeable at the \u00abGood Deeds stall\u00bb, which is a small \u00abshop\u00bb in Casco Viejo where they Exchange their tokens for donated items – old bicycles, toys, videos, games and even food items.\u00a0 We are currently helping with baby \u00edtems (primarily formula and milk) as this was the most requested item required, and we contiue to support this store as part of the extension of our presence into the community.\u00a0 We are also considering how we can better team with the volunteers in Casco Viejo, to provide educational programs and training for the mothers as well as the children.<\/p>\n

Visit to Hogar Luz y Vida<\/h3>\n

This coming Monday, July 6, Beth Gray & Leslie will be visiting the Hogar Luz y Vida<\/a>, to speak with the program administrator, to see how Balboa Union Church can assist and support their work. \u00a0We are looking to organise a monthly visit to their home, so that we can share time with the elderly, sharing a meal or afternoon tea and generally just providing these elderly with the dignity they deserve. \u00a0For more information regarding this home and its location, you can see:\u00a0http:\/\/www.asociacionluzyvida.org\/. \u00a0Or please join Beth & Leslie on their visit Monday morning, 11.00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Interested in Volunteering?<\/h3>\n

Please contact Betsy misiones@balboaunionchurch.org for more information regarding how you can become involved in our programs!<\/p>\n

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