THE PLOWSHARES

Sudlersville United Methodist Charge October 2018

“Jesus is Lord”

1 Corinthians 8:6
For us there is but one God, the Father, from whom are all things and we exist for Him; and
one Lord, Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we exist through Him.

In the scriptures we are told that Jesus Christ is Lord over all creation and we exist only
because of him. Romans 10:9 says that if we confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, we will be
saved. What does it mean to confess that Jesus is Lord? Well, for me it means that Jesus’s
will and purpose for my life is more important than anything else. When I recognized that God
was calling me into ministry, I changed my college plans. I was willing to leave my family and
the farm behind to go where Christ was leading me. I took vows of contentment that I would
be grateful no matter my financial situation. As a pastor in the United Methodist Church I am
willing to go wherever the bishop sends me. If I live like Jesus is Lord, I completely entrust my
life to Christ, believing that he knows what is best for me.
Are you proclaiming that Jesus is Lord with your life? This is challenging for us,
because we have our own plans. We have our own goals. We have our busy lives that we fill
with all kinds of worldly stuff. Is giving an hour on a Sunday morning sufficient to show that
your life is wholly devoted to Christ? Jesus, the author of all creation and Lord of the universe,
who created each of us with a purpose and a plan; are you living according to his plan for your
life? Or do you find yourself serving another master – worldly success, money, career, sports,
the American dream, or politics? Are you on your knees daily asking for the Lord to give you
direction? Are you in the scriptures everyday seeking to be corrected and directed by the
Lord? Are you examining your life every day to see the areas of your life that you are keeping
for yourself and haven’t yet submitted to Jesus Christ? Maybe you’ve convinced yourself you
are working for the Lord, when you’ve never really asked the Lord. Maybe you’ve convinced
yourself that you are doing what is right, when you’ve never asked Jesus if he thinks you are
doing what is right. I want to encourage you that Jesus Christ has a plan for you that will be
more fulfilling and purposeful than any worldly success but first, you must proclaim with your
life that Jesus Christ is Lord.
-Pastor Eric
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

& Bake Table

October 13, 2018

11:00 a.m. until Sold Out
At The Ingleside Community Center
Ingleside, Maryland

MENU
½ Chicken, Green Beans,
Home Made Scalloped Potatoes & a Roll
(Extra Chicken Available for Sale)

$10.00 Per Meal

[Carry-Out or Eat-In]
½ Chicken Only – $7.00
 St. Paul’s Chicken BBQ –Can You Help?
If you are available and are willing to lend a hand for the St. Paul’s BBQ please contact:

Chicken Cooking - Mark Eck 410-490-3451

Kitchen Crew - Rob Mansfield 443-902-6190
Bake Table - Mary Holden 410-708-2149
Coordination - Kay Nickolson 410-253-2898

St. Paul’s Children & Youth Sunday School

St. Paul’s Children & Youth Sunday School Beginning October 7th!
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church would like to invite all children
in the community to join their Sunday School class.
The first class will begin on October 7th and
will meet at 10:15 am until 11:00 am.

Sudlersville UMC Meeting

There will be an All-Church Meeting and Potluck on
Sunday, October 28, 2018.

The meeting will be held at St. Paul’s and begin at 5:00 pm. We will discuss
General Conference 2019 and what it means for the United Methodist
Church, specifically concerning issues of gender/sexuality.
EARLY BIRD Youth Registration is $90 per person – youth or adult. Full Registration and
payment is due on or before Sunday, October 14th, 2018. This amount includes the
registration, hotel costs, and meals Sat breakfast – Sunday breakfast. (Friday dinner &
Sunday lunch are out of pocket). After Oct 14th, registration increases to $115/person
youth or adult and is due by Nov 14th; registration after Nov 14th increases to the full out
of pocket costs of $150/person.

*This event is open to 6th-12th grade only*

Name:_____________________________________________ Grade:_____________

Name:_____________________________________________ Grade:_____________

Name:_____________________________________________ Grade:_____________

Chaperone: (yes or no) __________ If yes, Name:___________________________________

Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________________

Town:___________________________________ State:____________
Zip:___________________

Email:____________________________________
Phone:______________________________________

Total enclosed:_______________

Oct 29th deadline: Enclose $90/person

Nov 14th deadline: enclose $115/person
After Nov 14th: enclose $150/person

Checks payable to SUMYF

Please complete this form and mail with payment to:
Sudlersville UMYF, PO Box 202, Sudlersville, MD 21668

Please Return by SUNDAY, Oct 14th for early bird cutoff!!

 Calvary-Asbury Trunk or Treat

Time for Trunk or Treat Preparations!

Trunk or Treat night takes place on October 31st from 6-8pm.
The Women’s ministry would like to encourage everyone to participate, in some
way, for this event that brings our community right to our doors. This is a
chance to interact with our local families and share the love of Christ.

Our community is now used to coming, with their trick-or-treaters, to our

parking lot for food and treats. We provide a safe and fun area for them.
We also give away small items with messages about Christ’s love to each child.

Indoor and outdoor participation would be great! If it’s too cold outside for you,
you can set up a spot inside to give away treats. While costumes and
decorations are fun for the kids, they are not mandatory. Smiles, kind words
and treats are all you really need. You may also want to consider pairing up
with someone else and having fun together while participating in this event.

We also need a refreshment team to prepare our hog dogs, chili, hot chocolates,
etc. for this event.

If you are unable to be here that evening, donations of food or hot chocolate are
welcome.

There will be a sign-up sheet coming around during church soon. Thanks so
much for signing up to help, many hands make light work!

Blessings!
 Sudlersville UMC

Pastor Eric Warner

EMAIL: pastoreric@sudlersvilleumc.org

PHONE: 937-681-1131

Church Office:
PO Box 202
103 North Church Street
Sudlersville, MD 21668
Office Phone: 410-438-3816

Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 9:00 am– 1:00 pm
Email: office@sudlersvilleumc.org
Facebook.com/sudlersvilleumc
Website: www.sudlersvilleUMC.org

Sign up for Text Message Reminders:

For Calvary Asbury:

Text the message: @4cal
To the number: 81010

For St. Paul’s:

Text the message: @4stp
To the number: 81010