It's welcome home week at Epworth

Luke 15:8 "Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? 9 When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, 'Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.'


Both Sunday School and Choir begin again this week at Epworth. Summer sabbatical at the lake is over for many people (some will have a few more Sunday’s away I am sure.) Youth Group, Bible Studies, UMW circles all surge back into life.

The sheep is returned to the larger flock; the coin is found and we’re looking forward bringing out the fatted calf for the welcome home party.

Repentance can mean the need to change from harmful/sinful behavior or it can simply be a homecoming. Invite someone who has been away for a time; welcome them to come home. No guilt necessary – just the acknowledgment that we are strengthened by their presence.