Happy Thursday Dear Church and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
What an incredible holiday season we have experienced together. I especially want to thank all of those who stepped up to the plate to make worship last Sunday so meaningful. As I watched online with COVID, I found my worship was focused on Pride … Pride in the people that you are and the many gifts you bring to the table. It was a bittersweet day as we said, goodbye to Pastor Debbie. Debbie has left a huge legacy for us to live into. For me, that legacy is love. I am reminded of the lyrics of this amazing song from the musical, “Wicked”
I’ve heard it said, that people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn and we are led to those who help us
Most to grow if we let them and we help them in return.
Well, I don’t know if I believe that’s true,
But I know I’m who I am today because I knew you.
Who can say if I’ve been changed for the better
But because I knew you, I have been changed for good.
Indeed, we have all been changed because of Debbie. I encourage you to spend some time today giving thanks for her place in your life. We will have a celebration for Debbie and Pat Peterson on January 14th, following worship. Make plans now to come and let these two incredible women of God how much they are loved.
Until Sunday, may we all find gratefulness in our hearts as we move, boldly, into this new year.
I love being your pastor.
Holding you close and lifting you high!
Pastor Greg
|