• Minister's Musings

Minister’s Musings…

I recently traveled to Oregon, Washington, and spent two days at our Yakama Mission Church (log Church), as we discussed the vision, hope, and future of this historic mission site. I had time to reflect on family, friends, and our congregation as we move toward the establishing of God’s reign on earth. Sounds like lofty thoughts, does it not. Well, perhaps not lofty but meaningful. I missed my wife’s birthday, Coby’s (our actor son’s) birthday, Mother’s Day, and our Pentecost Sunday service. I was saddened to miss these important milestones but rejoiced in being able to worship on Pentecost in a Catholic service at “The Grotto” in Portland, Oregon. It was a beautiful service and provided me an opportunity to share in the experience with my brother, sister-in-law, and eldest nephew. I know you were all blessed by Jim Pierson being in our pulpit, too, providing a good Pentecost for all.

My prayer for June is that a healing of mind, body, and spirit pervades our congregation, family, and friends. It seems that too many are suffering and I trust that prayer can make a difference in their attitude, condition, and future. As our “health” improves we are given more and more opportunities to express and spread the good news we know in Jesus Christ. If there ever was a time for a renewed sharing, it is now. With elections coming up, war and natural disasters headlining our newspapers, gang and related activities seemingly rising at an ever quickening pace, we definitely need God’s creative grace to flow over all of creation and provide hope to all of God’s people. And, as God’s people, yes that is us; we need to do our part. What a challenge! But, with God’s Spirit providing the strength and peace we can move forward. A challenge? Yes - Exciting? You bet. Believing that “Unity Is Our Polar Star” may we move faithfully forward as one people.

Blessings,

Alan