Emmanuel UMC

09/06/2026

Matthew 6:13; Colossians 2:20-23 NLT

09/03/2026

08/30/2026

Matthew 6:12; 18:23-34 NLT

08/28/2026

Marcia's Poem of the Week 8 /28/2026 1 John 1:5-7 NLT “LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS” 7 But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.

LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

We're created to live in His Light,
Free from sin, free from guilt,
We're made perfect in God's sight,
Where our lives can be rebuilt.

Guilt can eat away at our love,
And guilt can blind our ability to see,
Guilt squeezes tight like a glove,
But the hand of God sets us free.

We needn't replay faults in our mind,
And we needn't be lost in bad behavior,
And we needn't worry all the time,
Because the Lord has granted us favor.

Guilts heavy burden ruins our best,
By wrapping us in sin and sadness,
And robbing us of peace and rest,
Until we recognize His goodness.

We know He will deal with the guilty,
It's for that purpose He came and died,
He forgives and removes guilt completely,
Once we let go of our sin and pride.

God knows our outside and our inside,
And we can turn to Him for every need.
We're not meant to live in sinful pride,
Because He Loves us, He'll set us free.

Marcia Riehle 2026

GG's Poem for Great grandchildren. The attached photo was sent to me from your grandmother, Teresa. It is from her Airplane flight to Texas to see your uncle James Hannah's family. Love you all.

THE TRUTH

How to practice the truth,
And let go of the dark and wrong,
Living in God's light is proof,
That you've become loving and strong.

Feeling guilty is your first warning,
That you've taken a step away,
Come to Him in genuine mourning,
Sorry, repentant and unafraid.

A shadow of wrongdoing overhead,
Will cause your heart to be alone,
But the Lord will be what He said,
Forgiving and Loving you as His own.

GG 2026

08/23/2026

Matthew 6:12; 1 John 1:5-7 NLT

08/21/2026

Marcia Riehle

Marcia's poem of the week “GOD CARES” 8/21/2026 (Matthew 6: 31 & 32) 31. “and if God cares so wonderfully for wildflowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, He will certainly care for you. 32. why do you have so little faith

“GOD CARES”

The Lord will share His eternal light,
To give you what you need to grow,
He makes your mind clear and bright,
Once it is Him you come to know.

So when lifes storms are raging,
His Love keeps you from harm,
You can rest in the trials you're facing,
While remaining safe in the Lord's arm.

It's toward His light that He'll lead,
As He shows you His way to go,
And His Word is all you'll need,
To give you what you need to know.

Marcia Riehle 2026

Marcia's Poem of the Week for my great grandchildren

“GOD CARES”

You're to go to the Lord when tried,
With a desire to serve and lean on Him,
For those times He'll be your Guide,
To depend on Him again and again.

When the world is heavy and dark,
And it's craziness imposes fear,
You're to seek God's face for His Spark,
Filled with free choice and daily care.

And though you're young you're great,
Because you're in His hands each day,
You can do all you do for His sake,
As He'll keep you and show you His way.

GG 2026

08/21/2026

There will be no Yard Sale work for Friday evening! Thank you!

08/16/2026

Matthew 6:9-11; 28-32 NIV