The Connection
A newsletter from United Methodist Church of Lenox
Grace Like Dew
These days, the mornings are wrapped in silver. When I step outside at first light, the grass is jeweled with dew—each drop a tiny crystal catching the sun’s early rays and scattering them in quiet splendor. By the time I have walked across the lawn, my shoes are soaked through, the damp seeping into my socks, a silent testimony to the night’s unseen gift.
Dew falls only in the quiet of the night. And even when we walk through the long, shadowed nights of life, God lets His grace descend—grace as gentle as the dew. It is this grace that enables us to endure and pass through the darkness until the dawn.
Dew comes without announcement, without witness. While it is falling, we do not notice. But when morning breaks, the evidence is everywhere—grass bowed under tiny jewels, leaves glistening in the first light. God’s grace is the same. In the midst of hardship, we may not feel it. But when the night lifts and the new day dawns, we suddenly see—we are drenched, through and through, with His dew-like grace.
And dew comes faithfully—every single day. Not once or twice in a year, but each morning without fail. So it is with God’s grace: daily, unchanging, unwearied, it comes to us.
Rain falls with a roar, but dew slips down in silence. In the hushed stillness of the night, hidden from every eye, it settles softly upon the earth. God’s grace is like this—arriving quietly, without our awareness, yet transforming everything it touches.
“I will be like the dew to Israel; he will blossom like the lily and take root like the cedars of Lebanon. His branches will spread; his beauty will be like the olive tree, and his fragrance like the cedars of Lebanon. They will flourish like grain; they will blossom like the vine, and their fragrance will be like the wine of Lebanon.” (Hosea 14:5–7)
So do not seek only the grace that thunders down in a flood; treasure also the grace that settles like the dew. For just as the night dew wets your garments without your knowing, so the daily, silent descent of God’s grace will leave your whole life saturated with His goodness.
News
Thanks to all who contributed to the Texas Flood Donation. We raised $1,543 ($1000 from Missions and $543 from the congregation).
Sunday, Aug. 17 there is a picnic at John Allen's after church.
We are preparing and serving a meal for the homeless at the Baptist church in Pittsfield on Monday, Aug. 18. Join us at 4:30.
Our church is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to serve as a part-time Administrative Assistant. Please find more information below.
Please share with neighbors and on social media about our upcoming dinner, tag sale, and craft fair. Flyers will be sent to your email for you to print and hang up, where allowed.
Weekly Schedule
Women’s Bible Study: Monday’s at 11:00am at Charlene’s (69 Asci Drive). Join us for lunch and fellowship as we continue learning about the woman of the Old testament.
Bible Study: Wednesday's bible study is cancelled for the 20th. Join us on the 27th when we begin our study on the gospel of John. We meet at 4:15 in the church library.
Thrift and Gift Store: Saturdays 10am-1pm
Upcoming Events: Mark Your Calendars
Swedish Meatball Supper: Saturday, September 13th, 4:30 - 6:30pm
Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, green beans, rolls, apple crisp dessert, and a beverage.
Eat-in or takeout available! Reservations preferred but walk-ins welcome.
Donations: $15.00 - adults & teens. $7.00 - children 5-12 years. Children under 5 years eat free.
Bringing additional desserts to share is welcome!
Tag Sale: Thursday, October 2nd, 5 - 7pm. Friday, October 3rd & Saturday, October 4th, 9am - noon.
Start cleaning out for our fall tag sale! Proceeds to benefits local mission projects. Donations (EXCEPT electronics, computers, furniture) can be dropped off at the church Monday 9/29 (12-4pm), Tuesday 9/30 (3-7pm), and Wednesday 10/1 (8am-noon). We can pick up your treasures on 9/29 and 9/30. Please help get the word out and give a flyer to your neighbors.
Holiday Craft Fair: November 22nd 2025
We are still accepting crafters!
For more information about or to sign up for our upcoming events, contact Shirley at 413-212-2670.
Flyers will be sent to your email for you to hang up (where allowed) and share on social media. Help us spread the word!
Administrative Assistant Needed
Our church is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented individual to serve as a part-time Administrative Assistant. This role supports the communication and daily functions of the church and requires approximately 3 to 4 hours per week.
Duties include:
Distributing the weekly worship service recording
Preparing and emailing a digital newsletter every other week
Ordering office supplies as needed
Collecting and sorting church mail weekly
Monitoring the church’s email account
Mailing the weekly sermon
This is a meaningful opportunity to serve behind the scenes and support the life of our church.
If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Carl at (413)-335-0603.
If you have questions about the job, please reach out to Nicole at umcl@verizon.net
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