"But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin." (I John 1: 7)

From the Pastor's Desk:

Some folks love lemon meringue pie while others prefer Dutch apple. That's why restaurants offer a choice on the menu. Some people like romantic comedies and others love spy thrillers. That's why we have multiplex cinemas. Some of us learn best by listening and taking notes and others learn best with hands on activities. That's why wise teachers offer a variety of learning opportunities.

And the same is true of what it takes for different people to enter into the presence of God through worship. Some experience the presence of the Holy Spirit most profoundly in an atmosphere of quietness, stillness and calm. Others are touched right to the heart by worship that is lively, high energy and full of movement. That's why we are striving to worship the Lord in the ways that best please Him, and best enable all of us to come into his presence with thanksgiving in our hearts, a song on our lips, and joy overflowing.

Our 9:30 a.m. service keeps evolving with an eclectic blend. We sing some older hymns, some newer praise songs and are truly blessed by the music ministry of the Adult Choir, the Kids Praise Team and the Men's Quartet. Some drama, or a power point presentation or the puppet gang are offered. Prayers, the message and seasonal ritual elements are all a part of drawing us into the presence of the one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We have also added a second service at 11:00 a.m.

Most recently we have added a monthly afternoon service "Wednesday Worship." It's a lovely time of traditional worship with familiar hymns, a sermon and the sacrament of Holy Communion. A great corps of volunteers makes sure that transportation is provided for those who need it and also provides refreshments for the social hour that follows the service. (You can contact the church office if you have a request for a ride or an offer to help.) The response to this new initiative has been terrific and dates have been set for the next few Wednesday Worships: April 25, May16, June6, June 27, and July 18. Please come out and join us. You will be made most welcome.

We can give lots of things to God: our money, our time, our skills and abilities. All of life is worship when we live lives that give to God what is due to him, when we give to God what God is worthy of: our praise and thanks and love. When we worship, when we give Jesus our praise and glory and bless his holy name, that blessing comes back, gives back, to us. We find our own truest, realest selves when we seek the Lord.

May you always find renewed springs of that blessing, seeking the Lord while He may be found, calling upon Him while He is near,

Yours in Christ,

Diane