Pastor Letter
April 23
Good Morning Easter People!
The thrill of Easter and Palm Sunday are behind us. Even that long journey of Lent has come to an end. I am always a little sad as I start to pack away the bunnies and Easter baskets. They go back into those boxes that will find their way to the basement or attic, out of sight, out of mind. Here is the thing: as we put away the Easter trappings let’s make sure we don’t pack away the joy and hope of the resurrection of Jesus. Remember, Easter is not the end of anything; it is a reminder of a new beginning. So, what does it mean to live as Easter people? It means that every day we live out all that we have learned and continue to learn from the life of Jesus, and the continued connection we have with the living Christ. Yes, we live in hope, even in difficult times. We draw our strength from God’s love which was on such grand display on Easter morning. That’s where we are headed on Sunday morning... learning to live as Easter People.
Please remember that the Celebration of Life for Martha Blair is this Saturday (April 26): gathering at 10 am, the service at 11 am and lunch afterwards. We want to surround Gale with love as we celebrate and remember Martha and their many years of service to our church and the community.
Sunday at 5 pm we have a very special Come Home Service in the chapel. We will be honoring our confirmands as they finish out their classes and get ready to be confirmed in May. We will hear from them and from some of our folks who remember those days of confirmation classes filled with learning and yes, shenanigans. If you have a confirmation story you would like to share; please come.
Grace and Peace
Pastor Myra
The thrill of Easter and Palm Sunday are behind us. Even that long journey of Lent has come to an end. I am always a little sad as I start to pack away the bunnies and Easter baskets. They go back into those boxes that will find their way to the basement or attic, out of sight, out of mind. Here is the thing: as we put away the Easter trappings let’s make sure we don’t pack away the joy and hope of the resurrection of Jesus. Remember, Easter is not the end of anything; it is a reminder of a new beginning. So, what does it mean to live as Easter people? It means that every day we live out all that we have learned and continue to learn from the life of Jesus, and the continued connection we have with the living Christ. Yes, we live in hope, even in difficult times. We draw our strength from God’s love which was on such grand display on Easter morning. That’s where we are headed on Sunday morning... learning to live as Easter People.
Please remember that the Celebration of Life for Martha Blair is this Saturday (April 26): gathering at 10 am, the service at 11 am and lunch afterwards. We want to surround Gale with love as we celebrate and remember Martha and their many years of service to our church and the community.
Sunday at 5 pm we have a very special Come Home Service in the chapel. We will be honoring our confirmands as they finish out their classes and get ready to be confirmed in May. We will hear from them and from some of our folks who remember those days of confirmation classes filled with learning and yes, shenanigans. If you have a confirmation story you would like to share; please come.
Grace and Peace
Pastor Myra
First United Methodist Church of Troy
248.879.6363 I 6363 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI
https://www.fumctroy.org
Have a blessed day!
248.879.6363 I 6363 Livernois Rd, Troy, MI
https://www.fumctroy.org
Have a blessed day!