Two Months Already?

As we move into fall, I was thinking about all of the changes that have been going on in my own life as well as the life of St. Paul.  I was talking with Laurie the other night and we can not believe we have only been at St. Paul for only two months.  We have felt so welcomed by the church that we feel like we have been here much longer.  Seminary seems like the distant past (that’s not all bad!) as we continue to grow and learn from our new friends here at St. Paul!

I have enjoyed the opportunity to get to know you during various meetings over the past few weeks. I have also received a lot of positive feedback from those who attended the pastoral meetings at the church.  One question that was consistently asked during the meetings centered around the direction I think the Church needs to go as we move forward.  

   

Most importantly, I feel we need to be a church that is grounded in prayer.  Psalm 34:10 promises us that those who seek the Lord will “not be in want of any good thing.”  Prayer has to be the foundation of who we are both individually and as St. Paul United Methodist Church.  If we humbly and faithfully seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit, I know he will be faithful in giving us the direction we seek both as a church and in our individual lives.  

I have been pleased by the response to the prayer covering calendar.  I think it is a good place to start!  If you have been praying for us, thank you!  If you have not had the opportunity to sign up, there are still openings available!  We are also putting together a prayer covering for those serving in the military.  Please pray for their protection and safe return as well as for their families while they are gone.

Spend some time just talking to God and let’s see where he takes us!  I know it’s going to be a fun ride!

Shalom,

Pastor Lance