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"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 |