MESSAGE FROM PASTOR LIZ DAVIS
September 2024
Blessings to you all this September!
More than January 1, September feels to me like a new year. The kids have fresh school supplies, a new teacher and schedule, and here at church we launch into new programs! This is an opportunity for you to become re-engaged in what matters most.
When my brother & I would leave for school in the morning, my mother would say, “make it a great day!” She reminded us that it takes our input to create the day ahead. Sure, there can be hard things and throughout life, we can face horrible circumstances. Plenty is out of our control. But there is also a lot that is within our control. We can choose to be involved in the things that give us life. We can choose to reach out to someone when we need help. We can choose to be the one eager to help others. We can choose to make our faith a priority and figure out what helps us live more deeply into our faith.
Everyone finds their connection with God in different ways. As a whole, we experience being the body of Christ when we gather for shared worship. In our worship life, all are welcomed and honored. All of us have a part in Jesus’ body! We each have a seat at Jesus’ table. When we’re away from church, we may have a variety of ways we feel connected to Jesus’ mission to love and heal the world. Some folks like to spend time in nature. Others enjoy a conversation with a friend who reminds them of God’s love. Some have a devotional they read or listen to. Others serve and meet Jesus in people in need and people who help. All of us have our ways of hearing God speak God’s promises to us. The diversity of our spiritual practices is one of the beautiful things about the Christian community.
I hope that you take some time as you prepare for the fall to think about what helps you live more deeply into your baptismal call. Remember that God has already claimed you and loves you always, no matter what! There are things you can do to help you remember that more fully - and I hope you explore what our church might have to offer to help you engage in wonderful experiences of living in God’s love!
God loves you!
-Pastor Liz
More than January 1, September feels to me like a new year. The kids have fresh school supplies, a new teacher and schedule, and here at church we launch into new programs! This is an opportunity for you to become re-engaged in what matters most.
When my brother & I would leave for school in the morning, my mother would say, “make it a great day!” She reminded us that it takes our input to create the day ahead. Sure, there can be hard things and throughout life, we can face horrible circumstances. Plenty is out of our control. But there is also a lot that is within our control. We can choose to be involved in the things that give us life. We can choose to reach out to someone when we need help. We can choose to be the one eager to help others. We can choose to make our faith a priority and figure out what helps us live more deeply into our faith.
Everyone finds their connection with God in different ways. As a whole, we experience being the body of Christ when we gather for shared worship. In our worship life, all are welcomed and honored. All of us have a part in Jesus’ body! We each have a seat at Jesus’ table. When we’re away from church, we may have a variety of ways we feel connected to Jesus’ mission to love and heal the world. Some folks like to spend time in nature. Others enjoy a conversation with a friend who reminds them of God’s love. Some have a devotional they read or listen to. Others serve and meet Jesus in people in need and people who help. All of us have our ways of hearing God speak God’s promises to us. The diversity of our spiritual practices is one of the beautiful things about the Christian community.
I hope that you take some time as you prepare for the fall to think about what helps you live more deeply into your baptismal call. Remember that God has already claimed you and loves you always, no matter what! There are things you can do to help you remember that more fully - and I hope you explore what our church might have to offer to help you engage in wonderful experiences of living in God’s love!
God loves you!
-Pastor Liz
