Oh, how the time passes quickly when you are having
fun. And I can honestly say that your graciousness, welcome,
and continuing helpfulness have contributed to my experience
of enjoyment.
We had our first congregational gathering to respond to
some questions that our Transition Team helped to draft
regarding our heritage. Your Transition Team will be meeting
in several weeks to discuss those responses and begin to make
plans for the next steps in this transition process with you.
I have had the opportunity to listen to a many of you
regarding your concerns as well as hopes. As a result of this
listening, in a few weeks I will begin sending out a weekly email
message entitled “From My Plate to Your Plate, Something to
Chew On”.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and I am sure
that most of you will be gathering some time that week with
family and friends to celebrate and to sincerely count your
many blessings.
Just after Thanksgiving begins the wonderful season of
Advent. This year, I plan to lead you in a different direction.
Instead of the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love; we will
celebrate the first Sunday of Advent as Prophecy Sunday. The
second Sunday will be celebrated as Bethlehem Sunday. The
third Sunday will be celebrated as the Shepherd’s Sunday, and
the fourth Sunday will be celebrated as the Angel’s Sunday. All
of this culminates with Christmas Eve and sharing in candlelight
communion.
Join us for all of the variety of celebrations that are
coming up. Be encouragers of others to share in our many
activities. Continually lift one another in prayer.
I look forward to our continuing journey.
In the love of Christ,
Pastor Nik
