Saturday, April 25, 2015

Pastor's letter - April 25, 2015

Dear Friends,

When you think of the word "friend", who comes to mind?  Is it someone who has known you most of your life?  A person who was with you during a difficult time?  The one who  "gets"  you?  The term "friend" encompasses many kinds of relationships.   Regardless of the kind of friend you are thinking about just now, we know that having friends is one of life's blessings. 

This Sunday we will discover what it means to have a healthy friend relationship and what our faith has to offer to strengthen and deepen our friendships.
I look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday. Please continue to pray for the mission of Jesus Christ here at Buckhall UMC:  to make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Yours in Christ,

Linda

Friday, April 10, 2015

Pastor's letter - April 10, 2015

Dear Friends,

During the next few weeks, we will be talking about relationships. We are all a part of relationships by virtue of being human. Think about the many ways you are connected to other people; as a child, spouse, sibling, parent, co-worker, friend, etc. But with all this relating, do you ever feel that some relationships just aren’t as satisfying as they could be? Something seems to be missing. Join us as we reflect on what it takes to develop and maintain healthy, authentic relationships.

This Sunday, we begin with the relationship that informs and influences all our other relationships and that is our relationship with God. Come and discover the essential ingredients for a satisfying bond between ourselves and God.

I look forward to worshiping with you this Sunday. Please pray for the mission of Buckhall United Methodist Church: To make disciples of Jesus Christ.

Yours in Christ,

Linda

PS I hope you will attend the “All-Church Meeting” this Sunday, 4/12 @ 10:00am between services. As a church family, we sometimes face challenges, and need to come together to discuss “family matters.” Your presence and your prayers are appreciated.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Pastor's letter - April 3, 2015

Dear Friends,

This Sunday we celebrate new life; life that comes from the power of God’s love; a love that raised Jesus from the dead, breaking the powers of sin and death. It is this power of God’s love that turns our mourning into dancing. It is this power that can turn our despair into hope. This Sunday we celebrate Easter. Easter is God’s “Yes!” to life, to healing, to forgiveness, to peace, to joy, and to grace. Easter says that the worst thing that happens to us, does not have the final say in our life; God has the last word and God speaks words of hope and promise; God’s word is “Yes!”

So let’s celebrate this good news! We will begin with an Easter sunrise service at6:30am and will offer Easter worship services at 8:45am and 11:15am. You are invited to share in delicious breakfast treats in between.

I look forward to worshiping with you. Please keep the mission of Buckhall UMC in your prayers: to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Also, keep in your prayers people who do not have a church home, yet who are seeking. Pray that they be led to find a community of faith where God’s love is celebrated and lived out in service to God, to one another, and to our neighbors - a place like Buckhall.

Yours in Christ,

Linda