Dear Ones,

I thought that I might take a picture of the sunrise this morning, but…I looked at 7:00 a.m. and it was still dark and then I noticed that it was overcast and drizzly.

I find myself a little heartbroken, learning more about the tragedy over the weekend in Wisconsin where the Christmas parade was the scene of the senseless death of 5 people and the hospitalization and injury of 45 more, many of them children and youth. I find myself asking why, why do people do these kinds of things? I am moved to tears and prayers and cling to the hope that the coming Christ child brings. We need Jesus, because we are a broken people who are tired and weary and just can’t seem to get things right. Jesus wept for his friends, and I know that God weeps for the loss of life in that small town and the pain that the injured are experiencing.

Janet Santiago reminded us on Sunday in her Council Update about Galatians chapter 6, verse 9-10:

Eugene Cho, President and CEO of Bread for the World went a step further when he said the following:

I think I need a little of the disrupted and compelled part right now, because I am definitely weary! I pray for the Holy Spirit to stir me and move me out of my doldrums and renew my energy for doing good, for doing the right thing, even when it is hard.

I thank those who have been so diligent in observing the Covid-19 safety measure that our Church Council has strongly recommended. The congregational survey was dropped at the post office yesterday, so look in your mailbox in the coming days and please prayerfully complete the survey and return it to the church.

Many of you are traveling to spend time with family for Thanksgiving, or family and friends are coming to you. Please be safe, enjoy the time with friends and family and remember that we are mightily blessed!

Pray for those who are lonely or in despair and reach out to those you know might be having a difficult time this holiday season. This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent and we begin the time of anticipation: the waiting for the coming of the Christ Child. And Lord, I think it is just in time.

Here is a picture of Mount Shasta in Northern California from our trip to the Pacific Northwest. I’m looking forward to seeing some snow here soon! Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

Yours in Christ,

Pr Tricia

Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Prescott Valley, AZ

Emmanuel Lutheran Church

7763 E. Long Look Dr.

Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

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