September 12th brought Gordon Meriwether to our
church as guest speaker. Retired from the U.S. Navy, Gordon is also a retired
United Methodist pastor and businessman.
He spoke on the “Rules of Engagement” that we, as Christians,
face on a daily basis. He encouraged us to employ “elevator speech”, a method
of summing up the Christian message in the time we would move from one floor in
the elevator to another. He stressed that we CAN make a difference in the lives
of others. His “rules of engagement” include love, compassion, fellowship and hospitality,
forgiveness and reconciliation, humility, and strength and courage.
We thank Gordon for being in the pulpit during Rev Patricia’s
vacation.
Mt. Clinton returned to worship after two weeks absence from winter's snow, ice, and bitterly cold temperatures. Rev Patricia challenged the congregation with her message "To Whom Do You Belong?" Forecasts of milder weather gave encouragement that perhaps the worst of winter may be behind us.
Mike Stover gave the message Sunday, October 5, 2025, in the absence of vacationing Rev Patricia. Mike challenged the congregation to live in the present, rather than in the past or future. Our guest speaker next Sunday will be Barbara Phillips. Rev Patricia will return to the pulpit October 19.
We worshiped outdoors at the picnic shelter on September 28, 2025. Skies cleared, fog lifted, birds were singing, as temperatures warmed into the 70s. Rev Patricia's message was on "Storing up Treasures or Taking up Space." This was our last planned outdoor worship for 2025.
The Crusader is available on Facebook and the church website. Paper copies of the Crusader are available for pickup in the church narthex. And copies are being delivered to church members unable to attend worship and with no access to the internet. If you are aware of someone who would like to receive The Crusader, please let Kathy or Charles know. Thanks to all who contribute to the newsletter, and to Rev Patricia for her publishing skills.
**PLEASE NOTE: Chances are, if you try to read The Crusader on your phone, it will appear in preview mode---possibly too small to read. You may have to download the newsletter to be able to read it. Sorry for the inconvenience!
Mt Clinton UMC had its outside Worship on Sunday, June 29th. Rev Patricia gave a sermon on "Are you a Wanna-bee?, asking the listeners to decide how well they will follow Christ in their walk of faith. After the worship service, everyone enjoyed hot dogs prepared by Mike S. and a potluck meal. YUM! Our next Worship outside at the picnic shelter will be held on July 20th.
