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Minister’s Musings…
It is rapidly approaching February, Valentine’s may, President’s Day, as well as, even more importantly, the beginning of the Lenten Season. We will be joining Valley Christian for their annual Strove Tuesday pancake meal and service on the 5th, Ash Wednesday is on the 6th (no service), and we are moving quickly toward a major event in Christendom, the celebration of Easter ( the resurrection of Jesus).
Baptism classesare being offered in anticipation of a service of baptism during our Easter service. We will be sharing in some soup, salad and bread, meals with a time for discussion, reflection and worship on a few of the Lenten Sunday’s following our traditional worship (stay tuned). Much is, thanks be to God, going on in which we can all participate.
I will end this edition of “Minister’s Musing” by sharing a portion of the Gospel of Matthew 28:18-20, as we prepare for the coming of Lent and Easter; “And Jesus came and said to them. ‘AII authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, Iam with you always, to the end of the age.’” (NRSV)
May these words excite, sustain, and encourage us to be the light of God to the people we meet.
Blessings,
Alan
Minister’s Musings…
Paul writes in Romans 12 the following: Let love be genuine … hold fast to what is good; love one another with mutual affection ..be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer! Contribute the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers. At the end of the chapter he concludes: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Many of us are making lists, even checking them twice, to remind us of the way we wish to live in the coming year. New Year’s resolutions are only as good as our resolve to follow them faithfully. How many times I have resolved to lose weight, be nicer, help others, and always increase my obedience to God’s call. My batting average is well below average.
So as this year comes to an end and January is nearly upon us I once again ponder my style for living in the coming year. Oh, I know, I am blessed with a wonderful spouse, great kids and grandchildren, and a wonderful church in.which to serve. I am very fortunate AND very thankful. This all does not remove my need to look at how best to live a life of faithfulness, hope, joy and peace. It only makes it a little more difficult if I neglect to take time to determine how best to follow my call.
The apostle Paul, who never tired of writing words of hope, encouragement, understanding, and always teaching, has once again placed in my life words that echo my hope for the coming year. I will resolve to be ever more hopeful. I resolve to be patient in suffering and more persistent in my praying habit. I will contribute what I can to equip the saints for their tasks and encourage hospitality to all. Most importantly I resolve to not be overcome byevil but to overcome evil with good, grace, love, hope and peace. How about you? What are your resolutions for the coming year? There is still time to make the list and check it twice.
Blessings and peace, Alan