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Visible Hands for an Invisible God

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(Exodus 14:19–31, Matthew 14:13–21) September 13, 2026 — Wellfleet UMC Are You Feeling Overwhelmed? Dearly beloved sisters and brothers in Christ, are you feeling overwhelmed today? Last week, Norma came up to me and asked a caring question. She said, "When I think of you, I wonder—how do you manage being a mother, a pastor’s wife, and a pastor all at once?" I could tell she was feeling overwhelmed just thinking about my life! And she’s not the only one. Many of you have told me, "I get tired just looking at your schedule!" I’m so sorry for making you feel exhausted on my behalf! When Norma asked me that, I paused for a moment to think about how to answer. On one hand, I have to admit that I do feel overwhelmed by new school systems for three different age groups, learning multiple apps just to read school announcements, and navigating new bus routes—I'm still trying to figure out where and when the buses stop! Every morning and afternoon, I send thre...

Clothed in Christ (그리스도로 옷 입다)

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  Clothed in Christ (Romans 13:8-14, Ephesians 6:10-17) 9/6/26 “Back to school Sunday”, Wellfleet UMC What Clothes Do You Need? Dear beloved sisters and brothers in Christ, last Thursday, I had three meetings back-to-back with three children. Thankfully, they had a great time with Jade while Corey was working. After those busy meetings, I promised them some fun. Before we went to the beach, the first thing we did was change our clothes. We packed swimsuits, hats, a boogie board, a life jacket, bare feet, and—thank God—the clouds gave us some shade. We need the right clothes for the right season and the right place. What a blessing to go to the beach right after meetings! Today is the first Sunday of September. For our children, it is the last Sunday of summer before school begins. For our church, we are beginning a new season of ministry after the summer break. And for many of us, life itself brings new seasons: changes in health, age, family, work, birth, and death. So I...