from the pastor's desk

Dearly beloved children of God, “Grace to you and peace from God our Creator and Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.”

 

“But whoever obeys his word, truly in this person the love of God has reached perfection. By this we may be sure that we are in him: whoever says, “I abide in him” ought to walk as he walked.” First John 2;5-6

 

Recently I have been watching, “Chosen” the television series that tells the story of Jesus. What I  noticed and what has impressed me is, as Jesus walks he notices and responds to everything – the lilies of the field – the people who surround him – the people he encounters on the way with a look of love.

 

In our Lenten services we have heard the words of our speakers as they shared their foundations of faith. I invite your to ponder your foundations of faith this April. You might combine  the verse above and the  verse that we say at baptism as we hand a candle to the parents or to the baptized.

 

“So let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16.

 

 

 

April has always seemed to me to be a month of many changes. Flowers begin to bloom; a breath of fresh air -  summer seems not too far away now and everything feels like a new beginning. Here in our faith community, we will welcome Pastor Luke, the ministry teams will continue their work and worship services will continue to nurture us as we grow in faith and community.

 

My walk with Jesus and Our Saviors will continue in my heart, for I will retire May 1st. I thank you more than these words can say for allowing me to minister with you these past years.

 

God has truly blessed me. Thank-you, Pastor Joy