West Cork Methodists

Part three of seven in our series exploring the Beatitudes.
Luke 18:9-14 and Matthew 5:1-5 are the scripture readings, the Call to Worship is Psalm 133 and opening prayer is from Seedbed's daily Wake-Up Call.
This is a daily devotional, usually by JD Walt and can be found at https://seedbed.com/wakeupcall/
It is a good holy habit to inhabit. 

We continue our journey in the Beatitudes with From: Grief To: Joy
Luke 7:11-17
Jesus Raises a Widow’s Son
11 Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went along with him. 12 As he approached the town gate, a dead person was being carried out—the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, his heart went out to her and he said, “Don’t cry.”
14 Then he went up and touched the bier they were carrying him on, and the bearers stood still. He said, “Young man, I say to you, get up!” 15 The dead man sat up and began to talk, and Jesus gave him back to his mother.
16 They were all filled with awe and praised God. “A great prophet has appeared among us,” they said. “God has come to help his people.” 17 This news about Jesus spread throughout Judea and the surrounding country.
Matthew 5:1-4
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4 Blessed are those who mourn,    for they will be comforted.

Today is week 1 of 7 exploring the beatitudes. Our Scripture readins are Matthew 5:1-3 and Mark 5:25-34
The weeks: 
From Despair to Hope
From Grief to Joy
From Pride to Humility
From Ritual to Righteousness
From Empty worship to Pure hearts
From Violence to Peace
From Majesty to Mocking

John 16:12–15 provides the background for this exploration of relationship with God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. The response then is a dive into holiness and sanctification.

We read Ezekiel 37 and Acts 2 this morning as we celebrate Pentecost.
 

The text is 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 
What does church smell like?
What is a pleasing aroma for the Lord?
What does Jesus smell of?

Acts16:9-15 & John 14:23-29 are e scriptures today as we meet Paul meeting Lydia for the first time and why this matters today. 

Psalm 148 provides the context for this reflection on Praising the Lord. 
 

John 10:22-30 and Revelation 7:9-17
We explore listening to the Master's voice:
Hearing, listening, recognising and responsing to his invitation to follow Him al lthe days of our lives.

John 21:1-16 BBQ Beach Beakfast with the points... The life they knew, Their Lord who loved, A God who cooks.