From the Pastors

I just can’t seem to kick the habit of the school year calendar. Most of my life has been dictated by the school year! As a student myself for many, many years and now my kids are in school, every year falls into a rhythm of school starting in September after a long summer of freedom. September is when we get back into our seats, start up again, buckle down for programs, sports, clubs, and practices. Here we are once again. After a summer of freedom, fun, trips, vacations, and swimming in the lake, it is now time to settle into a weekly schedule, set some goals, and work toward them. Admittedly, this transition comes with a sadness to leave summer and also relief to get back on a schedule.

Are you ready?

Come sing with us! The choir is starting up and begins practice on Wednesday September 3 at 3:30 p.m. It will be great to have the choir back to enhance our worship. As well, come sing with us from your spot in the pew! Singing together is proven to be a huge help to our immune system, emotions, cognitive function, and sense of belonging. Sing with us because it is good for your soul and invite a friend.

Can’t sing? Come ring with us! The bell choir begins practice on Thursday September 4 at 5:00 p.m. Many hands are needed to create sacred space through sound in our worship service. The only requirement to participate is to climb the stairs up to the balcony. If you can do that, we would love to have you!

Rather create bling? Come craft with us! The Bazaar is happening Saturday November 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We need your handiwork or your hands of participation for wreath making. Plan to come shop and spend the day with us.

More interested in studying something? Come study and share with us on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. starting on September 17. Tim will be reviving this weekly dive into a scripture passage and calling it Deepen: Searching the Scriptures Together.

Or is working with children more your thing? Come hang with the kids Sunday mornings! Our Fall Kick Off Rally Day is Sunday September 14. Join Jesus in saying, “let the children come to me.”

Does all of this just make you hungry…Come eat with us! After church on the first and third Sundays of the month we will be sharing lunch together (Starting September 14 because that is Rally Day). This is potluck style so bring a dish to share or just bring yourself to eat your share.

However you want to participate this fall, please join us, invite a friend, and enjoy belonging in this family of God. Co-Pastor Tim Gra