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July 12, 2026 - Pastor Harry Zurasky
Scripture from Sunday July 12, 2026
Acts 8:26-38
26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Go south to the road—the desert road—that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” 27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian[a] eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake (which means “queen of the Ethiopians”). This man had gone to Jerusalem to worship, 28 and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet. 29 The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.”
30 Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.
31 “How can I,” he said, “unless someone explains it to me?” So he invited Philip to come up and sit with him.
32 This is the passage of Scripture the eunuch was reading:
“He was led like a sheep to the slaughter,
and as a lamb before its shearer is silent,
so he did not open his mouth.
33 In his humiliation he was deprived of justice.
Who can speak of his descendants?
For his life was taken from the earth.”[b]
and as a lamb before its shearer is silent,
so he did not open his mouth.
33 In his humiliation he was deprived of justice.
Who can speak of his descendants?
For his life was taken from the earth.”[b]
34 The eunuch asked Philip, “Tell me, please, who is the prophet talking about, himself or someone else?” 35 Then Philip began with that very passage of Scripture and told him the good news about Jesus.
36 As they traveled along the road, they came to some water and the eunuch said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” [37] [c] 38 And he gave orders to stop the chariot. Then both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water and Philip baptized him.
Acts 10:23-36, 44-45
23 Then Peter invited the men into the house to be his guests.
Peter at Cornelius’s House
The next day Peter started out with them, and some of the believers from Joppa went along. 24 The following day he arrived in Caesarea. Cornelius was expecting them and had called together his relatives and close friends. 25 As Peter entered the house, Cornelius met him and fell at his feet in reverence. 26 But Peter made him get up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.”
27 While talking with him, Peter went inside and found a large gathering of people. 28 He said to them: “You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean. 29 So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection. May I ask why you sent for me?”
30 Cornelius answered: “Three days ago I was in my house praying at this hour, at three in the afternoon. Suddenly a man in shining clothes stood before me 31 and said, ‘Cornelius, God has heard your prayer and remembered your gifts to the poor. 32 Send to Joppa for Simon who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, who lives by the sea.’ 33 So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.”
34 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35 but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right. 36 You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, announcing the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles.
Below is the latest devotional from Pastor Harry.
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Proverbs 19:1
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.
The Value of Integrity
In today’s society, integrity often goes unrecognized and undervalued. The prevailing belief is that success is determined by the accumulation of wealth and power. While this perspective may hold true in the material world, it leads many people into a relentless pursuit of money and influence. Those who become consumed by this cycle ultimately sacrifice their very existence, allowing evil to prevail in their lives.
God, through Jesus, offers an alternative path—a way of living where success is not measured by possessions or dominance, but by the love that is shared and received. When individuals use these gifts, God has granted them to improve the lives of others, they experience a sense of peace with the world. Those who adopt the world’s values may never grasp this concept and often view those who follow God’s command to love their neighbor as foolish. In reality, it is they who are foolish, because they miss out on the profound joy that comes from serving God by serving others.
Upcoming Events & Announcements
Little Cooley will be hosting a Bible School on July 13-17, from 9am - ???
There will be a Country Gospel Concert in Spartansburg on July 25th from 11:30 - 1:30
July 19th: Celebrating America's 250 Anniversary 4:30pm at Woodcock UMC
Enjoy traditional and Patriotic music, with recognition of former and current service members. Followed by summer fare: hotdogs, chips, ice cream, cookies and friends.
August 16: Townville UMC Summer Picnic 1pm
We have been invited to Townville UMC summer picnic held at the Wheelock's Pavilion. Bring a dish to share.
The next Community Dinner at Little Cooley is Wed, July 22 (the fourth Wednesday) from 5:00-6:30 All are welcome. This time it's Hot Dogs & Hamburgers.
Our Schedule:
Sunday Service is at 10:00am
The second Sunday of the month is Friendship Sunday. During the service,
we have Communion, and after the service we have fellowship and snacks.
The third Sunday is Home Missions Sunday. This is an opportunity to help
bless our neighbours with an additional offering.
