Pastor Will Shewey, Shades of Grace United Methodist Church
Lessons from Luke – Luke 18:9-14
“The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
9 Also He spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
10 Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
11 The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector.
12 I fast twice a week; I give tithes of all that I possess.’
13 And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not so much as raise his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, ‘God, be merciful to me a sinner!’
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
“Link to YouTube Video – Sermon Based on The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
From Pastor Will Shewey:
Worship is at Shades of Grace Church – This is a United Methodist Congregation for ALL people. Dress is always casual . We will continue learning lessons from Luke. God will use our tests and messes to serve His Kingdom to witness to others.
Serving the Last, Lost, Least and Lonely:
Hebrews 13:2 “Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”
Luke 10:27 “And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
Luke 18:8 “I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?”
FYI – Coming Events
November 4th at 7:00 p.m. – Friday Nite Live features Dr. Smiddy and the Reedy Creek Band .. free concert in house Shades of Grace and online.
Saturday, November 5th at 10:30 a.m. – Shades of Grace: A United Methodist Congregation will host the Nigerian Community of the TriCities as we celebrate two years of Shades International. Ethnic Nigerian Food will be made available, along with music.
Sunday, November 6, 2022, 2:00:00 a.m. clocks are turned backward 1 hour.
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 – Shades of Grace will host Flu Shot Vaccine Clinic, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
You Can Also Watch the Video of Sunday’s Service on the Shades of Grace UMC Facebook Page
We Have Provided a Donate Button for an Opportunity to Give. You will also be able to add prayer requests
“Link to YouTube Video – Blind Man Sat by the Road
