Pastor's Corner
Dear Friends,
Jesus was a great believer in new beginnings. So often after a miraculous healing or the exorcism of a demon or the reprieve of one who was to be punished he would offer forgiveness and then utter those amazing words of grace ... "Go and sin no more." - A new beginning.
The way our church year is laid out also offers us the chance for new beginnings. The summer is so different around here with many of us traveling, at the shore, at the mountains, on a cruise, or visiting relatives. We check in often, but most of the time between early July and late August it feels different around here. Less people. Slower somehow. More relaxed. Quieter. Yet empty, not quite right when all of us are not here.
Now it is the time of year for new beginnings. We begin a new program year of the church starting on September 12 with RALLY DAY !What a great time of year to start something new in your faith journey. The Christian Education committee is a brunch for all the church school classes including the Adults. The breakfast will take place in the gym at 9:30 AM. Following the breakfast Sunday school will start at 10 AM. Adult Bible study will be at the same time in the Parlor. Choir, already getting a jump start on the Christmas Cantata, will be rehearsing at 9:00 AM. All are welcome. Following the service, there is a celebration in Westminster Hall of all committees and groups of the church. Check out their table displays, eat the goodies at their tables and SIGN UP TO BE PART OF THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST.
Youth group is kicking off the year in a new way as well -- with a hike and overnight on Saturday, September 18th.
We welcome seminarian, Kate Smoot. Kate attends Princeton Seminary and will be teaching Adult classes.
A new Support/Therapy Group opportunity is starting. Check out the article in this Almanac.
There are many ways of becoming involved in our congregation and in God's work. Keep track with the Almanac, the Sunday bulletin, the Bulletin boards and flyers posted.
A time for new beginnings. Welcome home!
In Christ's love, Bobbie