Pastor’s Reflections

 

Lent is upon us!  This is traditionally a time of contemplation, repentance, and discipline.  During my first Sunday service here, I challenged myself and the congregation to allow Jesus to enfold us with love and care during this season, knowing that we are called to do the same for those around us.  This is a discipline that is not always easy to follow through with, for any number of reasons!  However, I am happy to say that I have been embraced with this type of loving care by so many in your congregation!  My office and the parsonage may still be full of unpacked boxes, but I am definitely beginning to feel at home here.

As I begin my time with you, I am still working out the details of my “regular” schedule of office hours.  Until I have that squared away, know that you can call or email the church and make an appointment to meet with me.  Fridays will be my day off, so I will not schedule appointments then, in an effort to care for myself.

I am excited to be here and to get to know each of you.  Please wear a name tag on Sundays so I can put together names and faces.  This will also assist any visitors who might join us.  Name tags are just one little way to make people feel welcome in a new place.

As we journey through Lent together, may we get to know each other, ourselves, and our God a bit better.  May we show love and care for our neighbors and our own.  May we listen for the voice of the still speaking God, known to us in Jesus and in so many other ways.

Blessings as we enter this time together!

                                                Rev. Gayle Tucker