October 2024

Reverend Mark come in with some of his friends this week.  They shared the story: David the shepherd boy, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Jesse and his eight sons live in Bethlehem. God had sent Samuel to visit them. He has an important job to do. Samuel has to choose one of the sons to be the next king. Jesse brings seven of his sons to meet Samuel. Each time, God says to Samuel, "No, he will not be the new king." will Samuel do now? Jesse tells Samuel that he has one more son, David. David is the youngest son. He is out on the hills looking after the sheep, he's a shepherd boy. David comes to meet Samuel. God says "yes, this is the right son. One day he will be king." Samuel pours special oil onto David's head to show that David is special to God. David knows God loves him and has chosen him for a very important job.

 Dear God,

Thank you for the celebration of harvest.

Thank you for our food.

Thank you for the rain, the soil, the sun and the farmers who grow our crops.

Help us always to remember to say thank you.

Please help us always to think about the needs of others.

Amen.