You are invited to the celebration of Laity Sunday on October 20 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.
Laity Sunday
Sunday, October 20, 2024, 10 am
Laity Sunday is the celebration of “the priesthood of all believers.” This is a Christian doctrine that states that all Christians are part of a common priesthood and have direct access to God through Christ. This doctrine was a central principle of the 16th-century Protestant Reformation and introduced a democratic element to the church.
Children’s Time “How Much Faith Is Enough” Ms. Marieta
In the Bible, Jesus says that even a small amount of faith is enough to be considered righteous by God. In Matthew 17:20, Jesus tells his disciples the Parable of Muster Seed that if they have faith like a grain of mustard seed, they can move mountains and nothing will be impossible for them.
Choir Anthem Walk Worthy (based on Colossians 1: 9-14)
Words by J. Paul Williams; Music by Joseph M. Martin
Message “My Faith Journey” Marieta Flores, Lay Leader
Marieta Flores became a member of the WFUMC in 2005. She is currently an active lay servant of Christ as our Lay Leader, Head Usher, Coffee Hour Coordinator, Worship Space Coordinator, Communion Steward, and serves on the Board of Trustees. Outside of the church, she is a Self-Employed RN/Independent Nurse Provider. She graduated in Nursing from Cabrillo College in 1997.
Marieta immigrated from the Philippines with her late husband George Flores to US with family on September, 1989. George passed away on June 4, 2003. She has 2 children, 5 grandchildren, 2 great grandsons. She loves volunteering for the church, Winter Feeding Program at the Salvation Army, traveling, going out with friends and family, hiking, walking, and dancing Zumba.
“Do not fear for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God;
I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious hand.”
~ Isaiah 41:10
Q: What is the difference between Pessimist and Optimist?
A: Pessimist: “It can’t get worse!”
Optimist: “Sure it can.”
Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila
Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
Only God remains steadfast.
Patience obtains all things
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices.
All shall be well
and all shall be well
and all manner of things shall be well.
~ Julian of Norwich (1342-1423)
