{"id":2433,"date":"2015-09-11T20:13:37","date_gmt":"2015-09-11T20:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/balboaunionchurch.org\/wpaccess\/?p=2433"},"modified":"2015-09-12T15:30:29","modified_gmt":"2015-09-12T15:30:29","slug":"weekly-newsletter-september-11th-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/balboaunionchurch.org\/es\/2015\/09\/11\/weekly-newsletter-september-11th-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Newsletter September 11th 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

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From the Pastor\u00b4s Desk:<\/h1>\n

My father was an Aramean perishing close and he went down into Egypt, where he was a stranger … Deuteronomy 26: 5<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Dear friends and members of our Balboa Union Church<\/p>\n

These days we see many images of people fleeing from their homes.
\nNobody goes away voluntarily. Many people embark on dangerous paths. When a father was asked why he exposed himself and his family to this dangerous trip, he answered: Where we lived, only death waited on us.<\/p>\n

The history of God with us humans began when God had an eye for Refugees. God sees them. It is easy to see these people as a problem. But God sees them as human beings.
\nThe above-quoted Bible verse forms part of an old Creed. It was quoted on a public holiday, Thanksgiving. People gave thank, because God gave them something to live. Soon we celebrate and remember Thanksgiving. At this moment, we should have a broad horizon and do not forget the plight.
\nI hope and pray that Europe finds ways and possibilities for all these people. This is the opportunity for a Christian witness.<\/p>\n

Kind Regards<\/p>\n

Reverend Roland<\/p>\n

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

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

SPEAKER:\u00a0Beth Gray \u00abTaming the tongue\u00bb\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sunday School Teachers:\u00a0Sherri is leading our Sunday school in September with a new program. \u00a0Thank you very much Sherri!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
First Testament Readings and\u00a0Psalm<\/td>\n\u00a0Proverbs 1:20-33; Psalm 19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Epistle Reading<\/td>\nJames 3:1-12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gospel Reading<\/td>\nMark 8:27-38<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Families in Urgent need<\/h1>\n

\"IMG-20150910-WA0046\"<\/a>\u00a0We have been alerted by the authorities that yesterday’s rain storm destroyed the homes of 2 families in our area, and they have asked us to assist with food, clothes & blankets. \u00a0In particular, we are looking to provide clothes for 6 children, ages 2 – 12 years of age. \u00a0\"IMG-20150910-WA0050\"<\/a>Pampers, milk and other basic toiletries would also be readily accepted and needed. \u00a0Anyone that is able to donate, please bring your donations urgently to the church. \u00a0If you need to drop them off, you may do so to the missions office in the 773 basement, or contact Roland (our pastor) or Betsy (misiones@balboaunionchurch.org) to coordinate these donations. \u00a0\"IMG-20150910-WA0048\"<\/a>Every little bit matters.<\/p>\n

Tel. 314-1004<\/p>\n

The following photos were taken in different parts of Panama City yesterday, and give you an idea of the extent of the flooding. \u00a0But so far, we have only been asked to assist with these 2 families who have lost everything.<\/p>\n

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Prayers Concerns<\/h1>\n

Please pray for those who were affected by the floods in Panama last days.<\/p>\n

Please Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters from Sirya and Iraq<\/p>\n

Lord, please remind the world that we are all brothers and sisters and there should be no violence among us, only love and attempts to understand one another.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n