Pastor's Page

at the corner of Sidney Rd and Grow Rd west of Sidney

The Journey of Jesus.

What does that mean for us?

During the month of February we journey

with Jesus. We walk with him and the

disciples. We hear the voices of the

crowds and sense the hope around us.

Jesus is coming. The miracles of healing,

of freedom from imprisonment of body

and soul, of food to eat and water to

drink, of the blessing of God even in and

among people who are impoverished and

weak and imprisoned. Jesus brings

healing. Jesus brings hope.

Transfiguration Sunday, February 19, is a

little like a solar flare - the Son of God is

made radiant - and that radiance reaches

us with the beauty and glory of God.

It is a picture of Jesus' resurrection.

The days prior to Lent, when Jesus sets his face toward Jerusalem to go and

lay down his life for all, are filled with teaching, miracles, prayers and

blessings. The greatest blessing is still to come. It is born in suffering.

Our Suffering Savior brings an end to the victory that death holds. The cost

is enormous. The love is even greater. This is my blood - shed for YOU

for the forgiveness of sin. Remember me.

On Transfiguration Sunday we welcome into membership William and

Sharon Butchart by Affirmation of Faith. We also welcome two children

to receive Holy Communion for the first time that day: Trenity Groce

and Lauren Hoover. May God grant light and blessings to all of God's

children throughout their whole lives.

May God's blessings be yours today and in the days ahead!

Bernice Sorrels, AIM, Pastoral Leader

Website Last Updated: Tuesday, January 31, 2012