Not surprisingly, our attendance last Sunday was very low. Cold weather and especially snow contributes much to such a Sunday morning outcome. And of course, the abundance of ice under the snow doesn't help either. Thanks to all who safely braved the weather to make it to worship and Sunday School. And thanks to Forrest Crowl who as our sidewalk and yard maintenance man now has the main responsibility for keeping the snow shoveled. He has had a tough winter with lots of snow, and we appreciate very much Forrest and his family's work to keep the walkways clear.
Just a note to those who didn't make it. We did miss you, but I hope you are not overly obsessed with feelings of guilt for your absence. It was a hard morning to get out, and we want you all to be safe. On the other hand, I would hope that those of you who miss Sunday morning church don't take it too lightly. It is important for all of us to attend worship every Sunday that we possibly can. But if you can't make it to church, I would encourage you to spend your Sunday morning in worship and/or study--take time to cultivate the practice of being with and learning of God. You could watch a religious program on TV if that helps, or read some Scripture and meditate and pray. If you are with your family, talk together about what the Scripture means. Though you may be away from formal church worship, you still need to spend time with Christ; whether you are alone in your home or with your family, make Sunday mornings a time of worship. And please keep the gathered church in your prayers that morning, too, as well as others who may have not risked going out. Be with us, even though you are at home or traveling. Be with God.
May God bless us all in our journeys, both at times when we are together or by necessity separated. In our Lord, we are one.
Pastor David
Just a note to those who didn't make it. We did miss you, but I hope you are not overly obsessed with feelings of guilt for your absence. It was a hard morning to get out, and we want you all to be safe. On the other hand, I would hope that those of you who miss Sunday morning church don't take it too lightly. It is important for all of us to attend worship every Sunday that we possibly can. But if you can't make it to church, I would encourage you to spend your Sunday morning in worship and/or study--take time to cultivate the practice of being with and learning of God. You could watch a religious program on TV if that helps, or read some Scripture and meditate and pray. If you are with your family, talk together about what the Scripture means. Though you may be away from formal church worship, you still need to spend time with Christ; whether you are alone in your home or with your family, make Sunday mornings a time of worship. And please keep the gathered church in your prayers that morning, too, as well as others who may have not risked going out. Be with us, even though you are at home or traveling. Be with God.
May God bless us all in our journeys, both at times when we are together or by necessity separated. In our Lord, we are one.
Pastor David
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