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June 27th, 2020
A Letter from the Pastor.
Well, here we are again, just at the point when we think that we will be able to worship in person again, only to see the number of cases going up and we find ourselves disappointed. In case you have not heard, the Bishop has asked that we continue with our current arrangements for the foreseeable future. Of course, we will continue to offer our joint services with the congregation of Stapleton as we have been. We also have our FM broadcasts continuing as well. That means if you really want to get out of the house, you can drive to the church and listen to our service live on 91.7 FM. I must admit, the news of not gathering in person is a disappointment. I miss seeing all of you but have no desire to see anyone become sick because we were in to much of a hurry to get back together. Despite this latest setback, we still know that God is in control.
So, we wait. Our scripture is full of stories of people who were asked to wait. But in every case, the waiting turned into blessing. I have no doubt that such will be the case this time. We have already seen some of those blessings. Our Bread Day ministry has seen growth and blessing. Our services are now streaming and reaching more people than we would have ever been able to reach before. Every time we seem to bump up against an obstacle, God has provided a way for us to overcome. We have all been stretched to step out of our comfort zones and do new things. In all of this, God continues to show us that there is a ministry for us, that we are called, and God will provide the resources and talent we need to do that work. Each day I am reminded that there is a bright future for this family we call Morgan’s Chapel.
With that being said, I have a request. This is actually something that was growing in my mind before the pandemic struck. I would like to ask each of you to reflect on this time and what it has meant to you, specifically how it has changed your relationship with God. Would you write them down so they can be shared with the church? When I was younger, the church had a tradition called “testimony time.” It was when people would stand in the sanctuary and share some moment, some experience, some way that God had helped them grow in their faith. I know this might sound a little scary, but it is when we share, that all in the faith are strengthened. So, I ask that you send these to myself or Katie or Lee and we will then share them with the congregation. Let’s have a good ‘ol testimony time.
To close, let me just say again how blessed I am to be a part of this congregation. You are a special group with a special call. I look forward to seeing what God accomplishes through you. May God bless.
Robert
June 27th, 2020
Jeremiah 28:5-9 New International Version (NIV)
5 Then the prophet Jeremiah replied to the prophet Hananiah before the priests and all the people who were standing in the house of the Lord. 6 He said, “Amen! May the Lord do so! May the Lord fulfill the words you have prophesied by bringing the articles of the Lord’s house and all the exiles back to this place from Babylon. 7 Nevertheless, listen to what I have to say in your hearing and in the hearing of all the people: 8 From early times the prophets who preceded you and me have prophesied war, disaster and plague against many countries and great kingdoms. 9 But the prophet who prophesies peace will be recognized as one truly sent by the Lord only if his prediction comes true.”
