Pastor’s Corner – January 4, 2024

Written By Pastor Sarah Haas

Christmastide Greetings, Beloved! 

How are you in this Christmas season?  What emerges for you as we begin a new year?  In my reflections on 2023, gratitude for you and the opportunities to serve with you bubbled up in my being.  Thanks be to God for all the ways you continue to share Jesus’ unstoppable love.  Thanks be to the Creator for the grace and restoration we are offered.  Thanks be to God that we can worship and serve together and grow and learn together.  

 During the children’s messages throughout Advent, I invited the children to be watching for and giving thanks for God’s gifts of hope, love, joy, and peace.  May we carry these gifts of Jesus into the new year.  May you feel God’s faithfulness in the transitions of moving into 2024 and may you always know you are treasured by the Maker of the heavens and the earth!  I give thanks for you and look forward to celebrating Epiphany as we join together physically or virtually this Sunday morning!

 With hope and thanksgiving,

    Sarah

 “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises.”  Psalm 98:4

Pastor Sarah Haas

Sarah is very grateful for the opportunity to serve with Friedens United Church of Christ. She works closely with the Christian Education Ministry Team, the Treasure Seekers Ministry Team, and the Engaging Young Adults initiative. She also works as an occupational therapist in the Center Grove Schools. Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, extended family and friends, spending time outside, and reading. You can reach her at PastorSarah.FriedensUCC@Outlook.com or 317-709-5857.

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