Wonderful worship today!

Early morning light in the sanctuary



Before the service

Prelude music

UMW choir

What a joy it was to be among the faithful at Stevi UMC this morning!  The energy was bursting with excitement from the very first member of the UMW choir arriving for practice to the last person departing after the fellowship time.

We were blessed with two special music offerings this morning.  During the prelude, a violin duet shared two beautiful selections.

The UMW choir, under the direction of Clay Freeman and accompanied by Hazel Smith, shared a medley of gospel hymns: Nobody Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus; Heaven Came Down; Glory Filled My Soul; and Softly & Tenderly.

In the choir were: Belinda Alkula, Lorraine Broadhurst, Carol Goffe, Carol Cragg, Amy Ferrell, Judy Frazier, Trudy Freeman, Kathy Haarman, Sonia Henry, Claire Kelly, Carole Koval, Mary Nelson, Olivia Sperry, and Carol Varien.

Joys from this morning's worship:
+John Fisher was introduced as the new Lay Leader for the Stevi UMC.
+Middle school camp starts today at the Flathead Lake UM Camp. +There are a lot of family and friends visiting this time of year.       +The joy of witnessing new marriages beginning.
+The Ad Council approved the printing of replacement praise (music) books for use in the pews.
+The Choral Festival that concluded last night in Missoula was a real treat! 
+Lynn F. reports coming through his surgery just fine. 
+Those who have enjoyed vacations and those about to take one.
+Norma & Charles P. are celebrating their 59th anniversary this week.
+Hard working volunteers who tore down an old shed for a SUMC member.
+Successful completion of the Missoula Marathon by a relative.

Concerns from this morning's worship:
+The 127th Security Forces Squadron (Air National Guard) is being deployed to Afghanistan soon. 
+During the service, a prayer shawl was passed around for Karen N. who is in California for treatments.  She is having surgery on Tuesday.
+The family of Grant W. 
+Liz A. who is facing cancer treatment. 
+Sandra is having surgery this week. 
+Tom B. (former SUMC member) is having health concerns in Oregon.
+Belinda Alkula's uncle, Bob Barlow, passed away in the hospital near London, UK, on Friday.

Serving today were:
Greeters: Ed Sperry & Claire Kelly
Liturgist: Ben Longbottem
Hospitality: Sue Pearson& Judy Fraser
Accompanist: Hazel Smith.