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Update from Pastor Wes |
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06.01.2022
My Dear Sisters and Brothers,
There is an old hymn that I’m fond of. Its first verse says this…
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God
I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod
For I’m part of the family, the family of God.
I find myself thinking on this hymn and humming it to myself every now again when I see the Spirit of God at work in his people. For example, on Saturday May 21st I saw the Spirit at work as he brought out more than sixty people, young and old, with a variety of gifts and talents and a shared enthusiasm to construct a place where differently abled children can play safely. I saw the Spirit of God at work in the planning and preparation that preceded the event and watched as our brother Chad McBroome poured himself out to see the playground built. I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
I have seen the Spirit at work throughout the year in ministries like AWANA, GRACE KIDS!, MOPS and a variety of Bible Studies. The Lord has been at work as people have been equipped through Thursday Night’s Apologetics Group. He’s been at work as couples have been strengthened through the Thursday Night Couples Group. I have seen the Spirit at work on Sunday mornings in the Sermon Discussion group following the sermons. And I find myself singing, I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
I see the Spirit at work calling sinners to himself and leading them to publicly proclaim their faith in Jesus by being baptized. This coming Sunday, June 5th we will be celebrating the new life that Jesus has granted three of our congregants as we baptize them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
As we head into June, I believe we will see the Spirit at work as we send off a Youth Missions Team and we re-engage in the Walk for Water in an attempt to see clean, sustainable water brought to communities where there isn’t any. And I see the Spirit at work as we once again host our annual VBS program in July. This year we’re adding a full day option that will be used to reach our Spanish speaking neighbors. Our hope is that this, our first venture into bi-lingual outreach, will be the start of a much larger outreach effort to take “Grace Beyond the Walls.” Immediately upon the heels of the VBS we will be hosting a Community Block Party that will include free food, games, bounce houses and a new playground. This event will allow us the opportunity to interact with our neighbors and introduce them to the generosity and love of the Grace Church family. I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
And there are really many more things that I could highlight. With all that’s happening there is a place for everyone who desires to engage in the life of the community and become an active part of the church family. You need only give the office a call at 382-2288 or send me an email at karenwe86@gmail.com or call me at 845.532.1062 if you’re looking for some way to share your gifts and talents and be an encouragement to this family of God. And as you engage and serve in the ministry of the church, I trust you too will see the Spirit at work in and through you and you too will be able to say, I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
A Brother in Christ,
Pastor Wes
My Dear Sisters and Brothers,
There is an old hymn that I’m fond of. Its first verse says this…
I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God
I’ve been washed in the fountain, cleansed by his blood
Joint heirs with Jesus as we travel this sod
For I’m part of the family, the family of God.
I find myself thinking on this hymn and humming it to myself every now again when I see the Spirit of God at work in his people. For example, on Saturday May 21st I saw the Spirit at work as he brought out more than sixty people, young and old, with a variety of gifts and talents and a shared enthusiasm to construct a place where differently abled children can play safely. I saw the Spirit of God at work in the planning and preparation that preceded the event and watched as our brother Chad McBroome poured himself out to see the playground built. I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
I have seen the Spirit at work throughout the year in ministries like AWANA, GRACE KIDS!, MOPS and a variety of Bible Studies. The Lord has been at work as people have been equipped through Thursday Night’s Apologetics Group. He’s been at work as couples have been strengthened through the Thursday Night Couples Group. I have seen the Spirit at work on Sunday mornings in the Sermon Discussion group following the sermons. And I find myself singing, I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
I see the Spirit at work calling sinners to himself and leading them to publicly proclaim their faith in Jesus by being baptized. This coming Sunday, June 5th we will be celebrating the new life that Jesus has granted three of our congregants as we baptize them in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit. I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
As we head into June, I believe we will see the Spirit at work as we send off a Youth Missions Team and we re-engage in the Walk for Water in an attempt to see clean, sustainable water brought to communities where there isn’t any. And I see the Spirit at work as we once again host our annual VBS program in July. This year we’re adding a full day option that will be used to reach our Spanish speaking neighbors. Our hope is that this, our first venture into bi-lingual outreach, will be the start of a much larger outreach effort to take “Grace Beyond the Walls.” Immediately upon the heels of the VBS we will be hosting a Community Block Party that will include free food, games, bounce houses and a new playground. This event will allow us the opportunity to interact with our neighbors and introduce them to the generosity and love of the Grace Church family. I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
And there are really many more things that I could highlight. With all that’s happening there is a place for everyone who desires to engage in the life of the community and become an active part of the church family. You need only give the office a call at 382-2288 or send me an email at karenwe86@gmail.com or call me at 845.532.1062 if you’re looking for some way to share your gifts and talents and be an encouragement to this family of God. And as you engage and serve in the ministry of the church, I trust you too will see the Spirit at work in and through you and you too will be able to say, I’m so glad I’m a part of the family of God.
A Brother in Christ,
Pastor Wes
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- Please feel free share the information here with those who may not do technology, also let them know they can call the office to be put on a call list. If you know of anyone who doesn't currently receive Grace Connections they can also call or email the office to be added to that list as well. We will be sharing updated information on a regular basis through that venue.
- If you know of anyone in the Grace Church body with specific needs please let the office know. Our desire is to serve our community to the best of our ability.
