Matthew 9:37 – The Harvest Is Plentiful But The Workers Are Few
As I write this, it is officially autumn, my favorite season, and it will soon be October. Not
everyone likes this time of year. The days get shorter and the air gets cooler. I personally love it, but I know it's not everyone's favorite. Sometimes it's a matter of perspective. The trees aren't dying; they are only changing their look as they prepare for a winter's rest. And the fall
harvest will be ready, which means fresher apples and other good things like apple dumplings.
Sometimes, taking a different perspective helps, and sometimes we have to look for the good
and emphasize it. This season has some events that seem to align with the Mathew 9 scrip-ture I referenced above. This time of year features several important outreach and internal
policy events that often require workers for the harvest.
We have two special Sundays coming up: World Communion Sunday on October 5th and
Laity Sunday on the 19th. These Sundays can easily pass us by, but they remind us of the wider reach and calling to be the church to the entire world. Laity Sunday is a day to celebrate all the hard work that the laity does. The laity refers to all the people in the church who aren't clergy. You all have been a great community of people working to serve the church and God. Thank you all for your hard work on everything from suppers to VBS, outreach events, fund-raisers, and all the daily operations of the church. The church truly is the people who make it
happen.
We also have the Fall Fest/Trunk or Treat on the 19th. We decided this year to expand our
trunk-or-treat event and make it more engaging for all the families we hope to see. I hope to
see you there.
This year's Boscov’s and Texas Roadhouse fundraisers take place on the 22nd. It should be a
good day to go out and do some shopping and enjoy a dinner out. Don't forget to buy your
Boscov’s Shopping Pass ahead of time.
And last but not least, this month, we have our Church Conference at Wesley Freedom UMC
in Eldersburg on October 18th at 11:00 a.m. It is an event that is usually well-attended. Still, if you're new to it, this is part of the annual administrative reporting and agenda setting be-tween the local church and the conference. We vote on important matters relevant to the local church operations for the coming year. If you are unable to attend, please pray for all
who will be there this year.
Once again, October is a busy month; however, everything we do is to grow the church and
reach new people. And we can't do it without the help of all the people of the church. Thanks and have a happy October.
Pastor Josh
