You are invited to Valentine’s Sunday with Souper Bowl of Caring on February 9 at 10 am. The bulletin for this Sunday is available for viewing HERE.
You can worship live on ZOOM by clicking the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9658816441 Meeting ID: 965 881 6441
You can also watch Sunday services at your convenience by going to our website “watsonville1stumc.org” and click YouTube or Facebook. Each Sunday worship will be uploaded on Sunday afternoon for your viewing.
Valentine’s Sunday with Souper Bowl of Caring
Sunday, February 9, 2025, 10 am
The Super Bowl has become an American national holiday where families and friends gather to eat and watch the game. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford this luxury due to food insecurity. This Sunday, we will be collecting money and/or food donations at the back of the narthex. All proceeds will go to our local Second Harvest Food Bank.
Children’s Time “Learning How to Communicate” Pastor John
Special Music: Brandon & Trisha Kett
Kathy’s Song by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
I Will by John Lennon & Paul McCartney
Message “Open Communication & Authentic Relating” Rev. John Song
Creating a permissive space to speak honestly to each other leads to an authentic relationship, whether it’s between partners, parent-child, siblings, friends, coworkers, church community, etc. Expressing ourselves honestly in any relationship is essential to our well-being.
In this Valentine’s sermon you’ll learn:
- How to be comfortable in silence — no longer needing to fill the space.
- The practice of responding instead of reacting.
- To speak consciously, clearly, and concisely without anxiety.
- To express yourself so that others can hear and understand you.
- To speak in a way that’s kind, honest, and helpful.
- When to say something and when to stay quiet.
- How to stay engaged when listening.
- The best way to prevent potential problems before they become meltdowns.
“My perception is always a diminishment of the other
and a distortion of reality.”
~ Thomas Hübl
“There is a hidden seed of greater wholeness in everyone and everything.
We serve life best when we water it and befriend it.
When we listen before we act.”
~ Rachel Naomi Remen
“Be impeccable with your word.”
~ Don Miguel Ruiz, a Mexican author of Toltec spiritual text
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”
~ Brené Brown