Join Us for Spuds for Buds & This Week’s Sermon: Lavish Love
Dear Church Family,
I hope this email finds you well! I’m excited to invite you to two special events happening this weekend at Federal Way United Methodist Church.
Spuds for Buds Fundraiser – Join Us for a Meal with a Mission!
Come and enjoy a delicious baked potato bar while supporting our Spuds for Buds fundraiser. This event is not just about food—it’s about community, generosity, and showing up for one another in tangible ways.
Your donations will go toward supporting our missionary covenant partner Katherine Parker, and every bite you take will make a difference! Bring your friends, family, and appetite as we gather in love and fellowship.
This Sunday’s Sermon: Lavish Love—Forgiveness and Gratitude in Action
Over the past two weeks, we’ve explored themes of compassion and humility, looking at how Jesus aligned himself with the marginalized, redefined love, and challenged societal norms. This Sunday, we continue our journey with the powerful story from Luke 7:36-50, where a woman, known only as a “sinner,” boldly approaches Jesus with an act of extravagant love and gratitude.
Her story invites us to reflect:
• How do we respond to God’s forgiveness?
• How does gratitude shape the way we love?
• Are we more like the woman, giving love freely, or like Simon, standing in silent judgment?
We will explore radical forgiveness as an invitation to love lavishly and see how true gratitude is not a transaction but an unreserved response to grace.
📖 Scripture: Luke 7:36-50
🎤 Sermon: “Lavish Love: Forgiveness and Gratitude in Action”
I encourage you to bring a friend and come with an open heart. Let’s worship together and reflect on how God’s grace calls us into deeper love, both with Him and with one another.
Looking forward to seeing you at Spuds for Buds and in worship on Sunday!
Blessings,
Pastor DJ
Federal Way United Methodist Church
