St. Michael Catholic Church

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)

God’s Wisdom

The readings this Sunday Mass emphasized the Wisdom, not human wisdom but divine wisdom only God can give us if we know how to balance our physical, material and spiritual lives.

Wisdom leads us to ask the key question of life, and the rich young man asked Jesus: “What must I do to share in everlasting life?” In answer, Jesus pointed two ways, the way of keeping the commandments in ordinary life, and the way of Evangelical Counsels. True wisdom is a very special insight in how to live; it is a philosophy of life that enables a person to discern life’s deep meaning, and most important of all, the ultimate goal of life in the world to come.

The young man in the gospel is good and upright in every way. He had observed the commandments of God meticulously. But apparently he is not happy, and surely he is not satisfied with his life. Something is missing, and he asks Jesus what it is.

The key word in Jesus’s statement is “Possession.” It has many meanings, the most common being wealth, properties, buildings, cars etc.; but the word has a wider meaning, one which can apply to such things as food, alcohol, medicines ... Jesus knows each of us today and compels us to face ourselves and our unwillingness to relinquish any attachment that prevents us from belonging to him without reservation. It makes us ask ourselves, what is there in my life that possesses me more than Jesus Christ does. What do I find impossible to give up? What is the meaning of this life? Can I live on earth for good?

We are living in the real world! We need everything for our human lives. We need to know how to balance our lives with all kinds we need for this life; but I am sure that you would agree with me that this life is our transitional not eternal life. Death is the last thing of this life. For everyone sooner or later must come to see God one day when the curtain of death falls down! So we hopefully use everything we have as good means not destination!

Our most necessary task in life lies in discovering Christ’s Divine Wisdom lovableness in all its fullness, and then our total renunciation, our all-out gift of self and all that we have and are, will follow inevitably.

Sunday Religious Classes for Children: 10 a.m.

Eucharistic Celebration: 11 a.m.

Welcome all of you.

Church of the Living God

Church of the Living God, 1301 W. Eufaula, cordially invites the public to come and worship with them on Sunday, Oct. 10, at 3:30 p.m. as they celebrate the 4th anniversary of their pastor and wife, Elder Marcus and Evangelist Donna Long.

Bishop Mathew Townsend of the Third District of the Church of the Living God will bring the message. The theme for the occasion will be “A Willing Shepherd,” taken from 1 Peter 5:2-3.

Masks and hand sanitizer will be available for those who request.

Henryetta First Christian Church

Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. followed by worship service at 10 a.m. Come join us for worship! Everyone is welcome and invited to attend. Henryetta First Christian Church is located at 412 N. 5th Street.

“Know Your Worth” by Mary Morris

“I tell you, in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who don’t need repentance.” (Luke 15:7)

We are all children of God, regardless of if we want to admit it. He has set out a plan for our lives. We may think we have taken different paths than He has chosen, and that’s true up to a point, but He makes certain we come back to where He’s taking us because God’s plan is going to unfold. Period.

Of the 99 righteous people, they have no worries. Let’s talk about the one repentant sinner. God created that one, too. He watched as he fell deeper and deeper into sin and degradation. This sinner lost friends, family, jobs, finances, home, and even his car. He was in the deepest pit of despair imaginable, without even a glimmer of hope.

But something changed for this pitiful soul. He may have seen a cross in a churchyard or a backlit stained window showing Christ’s crucifixion. It may even have been a simple smile and a “God bless” given to him by a stranger. Whatever it was, He finally realized that not all hope was lost, that there was a way he could turn things around and live a new life, dedicated to the One who made it possible.

And that’s where the righteous often differ from the repentant sinner. As the righteous, we may become complacent in our faith and think everything will always fall into place for us. That’s just not true. Remember Job? And another thing: There, but for the grace of God, go you or I or anyone else. The righteous have been blessed, yes, but we need always to remember from Whom our blessings flow! Never, never, never take Him for granted!

That one sinner who is redeemed, who is given another chance, knows exactly what he is worth. He has seen the ugly side of sin and what it can do to a person, but he chose to put a greater value on his life. He found that Jesus loves him, died for him, and rose again so that we might all be given a doover. He knows what he’s worth.

First United Methodist Church

8th & Seminole • Okmulgee

www.fumcokmulgee.org

Plan to join First United Methodist Church this coming Sunday morning. Tradional Worship Service begins at 9 a.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages. Children’s Church is at 11 a.m. Contemporary Praise and Worship Service meets in the Rowe Family Life Center at 11 a.m. On Sunday evenings, the adults and youth meet in RFLC for a meal, followed by Bible Study and the youth head to the EPI Center for worship, fun and fellowship.

Opportunities of the Week:

Wednesday

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Food Pantry

12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - FH

4:30-5:30 p.m. Kid’s Praise - Children’s Building

7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - FH

7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal - Sanctuary

Thursday

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food Pantry

Friday

12 p.m. Lost & Found NA - FH

7 p.m. Lost & Found NA - FH

Cornerstone Foursquare Church

“Cornerstone is a place to Honor God’s Word,” lead pastor Rev. Mickey Baldwin said. He continues, asking, “Does it seem there has become a famine in the land for God’s Word? I’m not talking about preaching it, quoting it or even posting it on social media. I’m talking about reading it, devouring it and making it the highest priority in our lives. Well, having said that, let me invite you to a month of Sundays where my wife, Marcie Baldwin, and I invite you to Stop Hunger as we Establish a Healthy Diet on God’s Word.”

Consider being our guest this Sunday and let your heart find hope to follow Jesus. The CF campus is located at 617 N. Oklahoma Ave. in Okmulgee at the intersection of Oklahoma and Trent. Doors open at 10 a.m. Sundays for connecting with a cup from Café Hope, if you like. A time of passionate music will kick off the service at 10:30 a.m. as children’s ministry begins in the CF Kids Zone. During this spiritual encouragement, you can expect God’s Word to bring you hope for today. We have a seat for you. A place to connect, be accepted and grow with others.

Other ways to connect can be found at these social media sites: Instagram - CornerstoneOkmulgee, Twitter - @#CornerstoneOK and Youtube. Services are streamed live on Facebook at 10:30 a.m. Sundays and 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays to connect with our CF Facebook Family. The campus is closed Wednesdays.

For more information, call 918-756-4787 or find us online at www.okmulgeefoursquare.org. #hopeishere #stophunger #aplaceforyou #cornerstone #cf #FacebookONLINE #biblerevival

Eastside Baptist Church

Fall Revival

Eastside Baptist Church will hold a Fall Revival featuring Pastor Robert L. Jeffrey, Sr. of New Hope Baptist Church in Seattle Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 13-15, at 7 p.m.

Rev. Marcus Jeffrey is pastor of Eastside Baptist Church.

Compass Assembly of God

13455 Loop 56 (1/4 mile east of the Creek Nation Travel Plaza on Loop 56)

In today’s world, everyone is trying to find directions for his or her life. Here at Compass Assembly of God, our very name says we understand and want to help people find the path for their lives today and offer directions with eternal significance. It’s not the size of the church that counts, it’s the size of its heart and its love for people. Our congregation looks forward to meeting everyone with open arms and the love of God.

We have Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m., where the men meet with Pastor McDowell and the women meet with Pastor Leona. Sunday morning service begins at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday evening service begins at 6 p.m.

Whether you are looking for a church or a new direction for your life, come visit Pastors Rex and Leona McDowell. For information, call 918-756-0965

The Refuge (Crosstown Church)

The congregation of the Refuge (Crosstown) invites you to experience the truth of God’s Word. Find livestreams and podcasts at www.crosstownphc.org and like us on Facebook.

Sunday Services: 10:45 a.m. Life Enrichment Classes: 9:45 a.m. Senior’s Sunday School: 10 a.m. Dynamic Praise & Worship: 10:45 a.m. Dynamic Praise & Worship ushers in the presence of the Lord. The anointed Word of God follows, presented by the Holy Ghost and Pastor Rocky Ausbrooks. Children’s Church for ages 3-5 and 6-12 is held after Praise & Worship.

Wednesday Service: 7 p.m. Prayer Focus: 6-7 p.m. After Praise & Worship: KOTM (Kids in Motion) for ages 3-5 and 6-12. L.E.D. Youth / Teens: 7 p.m.

For more information, please call the church office at 918-756-2442 from 9 to 12 noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Morris Church of Christ

Morris Church of Christ invites the public to hear its new minister, Dr. Bob Whiddon, Jr. Listen to him in person during worship service each Sunday at 10:45 a.m. You may also hear him in a recorded sermon on the Small Church Project Facebook page. Morris Church of Christ is located at 105 S. Hughes in Morris.

Natura Baptist Church

7995 N. 250 Rd. & Hwy. 16 • Beggs

Natura Baptist Church is a friendly, Bible believing, community-centered, praying family. Natura Baptist is a place where you can feel at home. We welcome you to our country church, where the Lord is our focus and visitors and neighbors are our friends.

Pastor Scott McCullah