Pastor’s Corner – January 30, 2025

Dear Beloved,

When I wrote you last, I shared that for this season I will be praying and sharing about some of my experiences of Philippians 4 - 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  

I’m thinking it might be fun to share different experiences of gratitude.  Perhaps you’d like to develop your own gratitude practices, piece of art, or journal.  In the winter weather, I am extra grateful for heat and shelter.  I’m thankful for the people behind the scenes who keep our heat going.  The winter also makes me more mindful of and prayerful with our siblings without safe shelter.  How do we live as good neighbors to our siblings without safe shelter?  Today, will you join me in giving thanks for organizations that work for warm and safe spaces for our siblings who are unsheltered and for organizations working to address the underlying causes of challenges to safe spaces to dwell? 

Thank you for the opportunity to reflect and pray with you.  I rejoice in God’s Spirit who joins us together through prayer – who interweaves us into community.  I rejoice in God’s listening and invitation to worship and share our hearts.  I rejoice in you and the ways you share the love and faith of Jesus.  Thank you for being you!

      With warmth and hope,

               Sarah