Pastor’s weekly newsletter | 02-26-2021

Dear Church Family and Friends,
We hope and pray that you are safe and well as we continue to await the vaccinations of all Americans and the world.

This Sunday we continue our march through the Lenten Season, and I will be preaching from the Gospel of Mark. Reverend Amy Howe will be reading the scripture. A man runs up to Jesus and wants to know how he can inherit the Kingdom of God.

This is the second time we have witnessed such an event. After Jesus asks the man if he has kept the commandments, he tells him to sell everything and give it to the poor. The man walks away saddened because he was a person of great wealth. What in the world is Jesus saying here? Do we have to give everything away in order to get into heaven? Is he telling us that having a lot of money and possessions is wrong?

None of the above. We will take a close look at this story and discover ways in which we can follow Jesus and put God first in our lives.

In case of rain, we will cancel the service and send it to you via email. We are hoping and praying for a return to our sanctuary in April or May or as soon as we believe it is safe for everyone to return. Our attendance continues to be exceptional as we meet outside. Thank you for your financial and personal support.

Please keep in your prayers, Barry Gibson, Beth Childress, and Diana Jones this week. May God be with them and fill them with his love.

Blessings,
Pastor Daniel