We have entered the season of Epiphany, the season we celebrate the light that has come into the world, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  This is a season where God reveals Godself through the gift of Jesus to all of creation.  It is a time where we hear the repetitive themes of turning back to God, trusting God in all things, and the invitation to follow Jesus.

As we venture through the season of Epiphany, we begin with the reminder of our baptism and our new life in Christ Jesus, what a perfect start for our journey.  God’s glory through the revelation of Jesus will continue in the visit of the magi, the proclamation of Jesus as the “lamb of God,” the summons from Jesus to “come and see,” a new way to recognize those who are blessed,  and the invitation to be part of what God is up to in the world.  As we journey through this season of light, let us seek after God with our whole heart and, when we hear Christ’s call, be brave enough to take up our crosses and follow him, even into the unknown.

Winter is upon us and hopefully the bustle of the holiday months have slowed down a bit for you.  Perhaps this is a time to explore our faith deeper, through prayer, bible study, or service to others. Our Bible Study group is exploring the book of Jeremiah and while many see it as a book of despair, we also find hope.  The world Jeremiah lived in was very unstable, filled with violence, political occupation, and exile.  Yet even in the midst of despair, God speaks words of hope to Jeremiah and he remains faithful to God’s call for his life.  These events and God’s words spoken to Jeremiah have significance for us today as we too live in an unstable world and need to hear God’s word of hope amidst the despair. 

May God fill us all with hope as we venture together into this new year seeking to follow Christ in all things. 

Blessings,

Pastor Karla

 

 

 

                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blessings,

 Pastor Karla