Happy Thursday Dear Church
If you did not make it to our worship and party on Sunday, well, you missed a wonderful day. The Spirit’s presence was palpable in the sanctuary. The music, off the charts. The ending liturgy of farewell and release, very meaningful for all of us. I am so grateful for everyone who made the day a success. The retirement celebration seemed to be simply an extension of our worship. As we honored Pat and Debbie, we were honoring God. I joked that maybe we should have a party every week. The energy was amazing.
This coming Sunday, we will continue highlighting our congregation’s theme for 2024, “A Million Dreams.” I am very excited about this series that will take us all the way to Easter Sunday, April 1st. I look back at my own life and wonder, what dreams did I have as a youngster that led me to where I am today. It was a crazy journey filled with “a million dreams.” Some of my dreams changed over the years, while others seem to grow and build on each other. I want to encourage you to be a part of worship during this year. Worship is the bedrock of who we are. Our times together on Sunday morning, are so much more than what happens in the sanctuary from 9:15-10:30. The fellowship we share is a great reminder of the people in our lives that love and support our individual dreams. Together, our combined dreams work in partnership with God. When we are working in partnership with the source of all love, we can be assured that our direction and plans will be blessed.
Until Sunday, find a time in your week to remember to dream. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that your dreams are too small and do not matter. Your dreams are what propel you forward. Savor them, nurture them and offered them to God. You might be amazed at the results. I love being your pastor!
Holding you close and lifting you high!
Pastor Greg
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