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Joash Sunday

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The Anthony United Methodist Church celebrates Joash Sunday with a special offering designated for the upkeep of the church or parsonage.  Offerings are placed in a chest built to remember the request of King Joash. Joash Sunday was first observed in 1935.

 

The 2022 project was replacing the roof on the sanctuary and the roof on Little Lambs Daycare.  The project expanded to a complete remodel of the sanctuary and narthexes.  It includes painting, repairs, carpeting, and updates to the narthexes.  New flooring will also be added to the Fellowship Hall and new entrance doors on the west side. 

 

During the rule of Joash (2 Kings 12), an ancient king of Israel, Joash, saw that the Temple had been neglected and had fallen into disrepair. Joash went to the priests to request their help, but they never helped him and the Temple remained in poor condition. Joash believed that if people were given the opportunity to help, they would respond gloriously. The priest placed a chest at the entrance to the Temple and the people were asked to give toward the renovation of the Temple. God moved among the people, and the people gave so generously that the chest had to be emptied several times. By the grace of God and the generosity of the people, the Temple was restored.

 

 

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