Dearest Members and Friends of First Pres:Greetings!
It may be a busy time of year as we prepare for Christmas, but don't forget to take a moment out of your busy-ness, to dwell on the meaning of Christ's birth. His birth into this world is the incarnation of hope - a hope that the world in pain might find peace, that those who suffer might one day find relief. I think of that beautiful prophecy at the end of Revelation where it says, "he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” (Rev. 21:4)
What a wonderful image for all God's creation. It's a hope that we can begin with today, as people charged to live as members of God's kingdom in the world.
There is no need to wait until that fateful day, when we can live it now. And we do each time we gather together as the church. Be it welcoming the community in for Yoga or Exercise Eat and Pray, of the Quay-Z Quilters, or when our members gather for parties, as we will be later this week. And of, course, as we worship the newborn King.
Here are some ways you can join in the Kingdom living:
Please note that the Quilters will be having a Christmas party on Thursday (12/11) this week during the day, so you will see a lot of cars at that time.
Also, I ask you to hold in your prayers Wayne Huffman, scheduled for knee surgery this Friday, 12/12, and be sure you keep his wife Sharon in your prayers as well.
I am attaching for you this past Sunday's sermon and liturgy (Click Here). Hope you find in this week a bright reminder of God's sure promises. Remember, wherever we meet, be it the grocery store or the church sanctuary, we are the church.
Peace,
Rev. Amy Pospichal
It may be a busy time of year as we prepare for Christmas, but don't forget to take a moment out of your busy-ness, to dwell on the meaning of Christ's birth. His birth into this world is the incarnation of hope - a hope that the world in pain might find peace, that those who suffer might one day find relief. I think of that beautiful prophecy at the end of Revelation where it says, "he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” (Rev. 21:4)
What a wonderful image for all God's creation. It's a hope that we can begin with today, as people charged to live as members of God's kingdom in the world.
There is no need to wait until that fateful day, when we can live it now. And we do each time we gather together as the church. Be it welcoming the community in for Yoga or Exercise Eat and Pray, of the Quay-Z Quilters, or when our members gather for parties, as we will be later this week. And of, course, as we worship the newborn King.
Here are some ways you can join in the Kingdom living:
- M-W-F 9:00AM Exercise, Eat and Pray
- Tuesday noon High Noon Yoga (for beginners, community welcome)
- Friday this week at 6:00PM White Elephant Christmas Party (All are welcome; bring a friend, a snack to share and a gift to exchange. The gift may be silly or serious.)
- Sunday 11:00AM An Especially Joyful Worship Service with Extra Singing!
Please note that the Quilters will be having a Christmas party on Thursday (12/11) this week during the day, so you will see a lot of cars at that time.
Also, I ask you to hold in your prayers Wayne Huffman, scheduled for knee surgery this Friday, 12/12, and be sure you keep his wife Sharon in your prayers as well.
I am attaching for you this past Sunday's sermon and liturgy (Click Here). Hope you find in this week a bright reminder of God's sure promises. Remember, wherever we meet, be it the grocery store or the church sanctuary, we are the church.
Peace,
Rev. Amy Pospichal
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