Catch The Spirit

CATCH THE SPIRIT – August 15 – 29, 2026

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W O R S H I P    S E R V I C E
Hear the Word…Grow in Faith
August 16th @ 11:00
Matthew 15:10-28

Rev. Ellen will bring the Gospel of Matthew into today’s world.
Worship music will fill our Sanctuary.

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Special Prayers

Prayers working…Louis is cancer free!

Keep prayers going for: Rev. Elder Cecilia Eggleston, Dee, Marsha, Cathy, Bobby…and we know our Healing God will add many more names that need healing and comfort

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Your hands are needed to give Food to those in need: 
        Wednesday 9:00 – 1:00 and Sunday 9:00 – 10:30

Our Food Pantry is a major blessing to our community, please keep it in prayer for more volunteers.

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Fundraiser

(Update: Mixed Jelly and Apricot are sold out!)

Other delicious flavors are available: Plum, Grape and Apricot-Pineapple $6/jar 

Friends, Family, co-workers will love them  See Jill or Lynn to purchase. 

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Let the Holy Spirit lead you
Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others…1 Peter 4:10   
Take a moment to reflect on the gifts God has entrusted to you. 

Use your gifts to bless others!

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W O R S H I P    S E R V I C E
Hear the Word … Grow In Faith
August 23  @ 11:00
Romans 12: 1-8
Our Sacred Stories

Our Founding Pastor Reverend Terri Miller will grace our pulpit for the day. 

Benton will be providing special Worship music

 A Luncheon and social time immediately following service.
All are welcome.  Join the festivities.
Worship service 11:00    Luncheon 12:30

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Holy Conversations –   Tuesdays  7:00 – 8:00    Valley Ministries Zoom Room
Tuesday  8/18   Romans 12: 1-8
Tuesday  8/25   Romans 12: 9-21

Overcoming Racism … Community Interfaith Discussion 
Book: The Cost of Being Undocumented:… By Alix Dick and Antero Garcia
Central Methodist Church 3700 Pacific Avenue   Mondays 6:00 – 7:00pm
 This event is organized by Rev. Scott Elliott.
Monday August 17 … Pages 1-22 
Monday August 24      Pages 23-53   

First Congregational Church  (Class opportunities coming in September)
     Tuesday morning book study  The First Week  By Borg & Crossan

Stockton Pride Festival   Saturday September 19th @ Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza

Stockton Pride @ Victory Park  Saturday October 3rd 9:00 – 5:00
        Valley Ministries will be present with a booth..

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Got change? We have a jar for your change. Give that change to God’s work.
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Gather cans and bottles for recycling. Bag them and bring to the church.

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