Monday, May 10, 2021
Focus Church: Office of Mission Service & Justice
Pastor: Sharon Williams and spouse Jacob
Please hold the family of Rev. Ramon Butts, retired clergy in the Northwest District, in your prayers. He passed away on May 4, 20213. Notes of sympathy can be sent to the family of Rev. Butts, Rama Box, at 16301 Oxbow Drive, Kearney, MO 64060.
Prayers are requested for Candace Fowler (Associate at First Sedalia UMC) on the passing of her father. Notes of caring may be sent to Rev. Candace Fowler at 7453 NE Y, Windsor, MO 65360.
Scripture – Acts 1:15-17,21-26Acts 1:15-17
A replacement for Judas
15 During this time, the family of believers was a company of about one hundred twenty persons. Peter stood among them and said, 16 “Brothers and sisters, the scripture that the Holy Spirit announced beforehand through David had to be fulfilled. This was the scripture concerning Judas, who became a guide for those who arrested Jesus. 17 This happened even though he was one of us and received a share of this ministry.”
21 “Therefore, we must select one of those who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus lived among us, 22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day when Jesus was taken from us. This person must become along with us a witness to his resurrection.” 23 So they nominated two: Joseph called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.
24 They prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s deepest thoughts and desires. Show us clearly which one you have chosen from among these two 25 to take the place of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas turned away to go to his own place.” 26 When they cast lots, the lot fell on Matthias. He was added to the eleven apostles.
