Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18
The rush and hurry of the holiday season is just about over. The only thing left is the less-than-exciting task of cleaning up the mess, taking down the decorations, and letting things get back to normal. But what does that mean for a follower of Christ? Certainly the world can pack away “the baby Jesus” with the decorations and not give him another thought ‘til next November. But we can’t! For us, the presence of Christ is not limited to a short, winter season of “peace and good will” before we jump back to “real” life. For us, the presence of Christ is the real life we seek daily! The holidays are just the beginning of an entire year filled with grace, mercy and love from the One who is worthy of all praise, adoration and obedience.
So my prayer for our church family as we enter this New Year, is that this will truly be a year of new beginnings as we grow together in the grace, knowledge, fellowship and love of Christ! (2 Pet 3:18). That remains our goal no matter what the address on our building may be – whether here on Telegraph Road or at the new location on Tenbrook. Wherever God places us, we desire to be a people who know and walk together with Him.
This Christmas Season (and all the joy we’ve shared) has reminded me again how much I love this congregation and our intentionally simple approach to serving and worshiping Christ together. By God’s grace that’s who we are, and it’s who we will remain as we keep Christ at the center in all things. So join in prayer with me and the other elders as the Lord guides us through these next few weeks of seeking Him and His wisdom together.
Amy and I look forward to being back with you next week,
Pastor Scott