This month, we are starting a new theme for the churches. The theme is: THRIVE. For six exciting Sundays, we will explore what it means to thrive as a Christian and as a community of faith.
We were made to thrive and to live life abundantly in Christ. Come and join us as we learn and grow together in faith.
On Sunday, July 24th, we will be celebrating Christmas in July. This will be a time to enjoy the music of Christmas and to celebrate the birth of our Savior. There is a lot planned on this day. Both congregations will have a time of food and fellowship following the worship service.
Since we are celebrating Christmas in July, I have been thinking a lot about Christ's birth lately. We are not really certain when he was born; it could have been during winter, spring, summer, or fall. Here in Pennsylvania, we say that we dream of a snowy white Christmas. I can't say for sure if that first Christmas was snowy; what I can say for certain is that it was the birthday that changed the world.
So often, we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. We forget that we are celebrating a birthday, the birthday of our King. That is why we are making time this July to focus on our Savior. We will explore his birth and the eternal impact of the manger in Bethlehem.
As Jesus was physically born in a stable, may he be born in your heart. Let us be a people full of God's Holy Spirit as we journey and grow together this summer.
Blessings,
Pastor Linda
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