Dear Friends
I have many items to share with you. I appreciate your faith and faithfulness as we seek to serve God in our community.
This Sunday, Nov 9th, Rev. Daja Clement and I will swap preaching roles. I have invited Deja to preach at our 10:30 service, and I will preach at the afternoon service in his congregation. The Church of the Good Samaritan worships in our sanctuary every Sunday afternoon, and they hold a Bible Study every Thursday evening in the octagon room. Christina Haines, Scott
Oglesby, Pastor Danielle, and I have the privilege of leading a children's ministry each Sunday afternoon to support their service. I have been so blessed by Deja's friendship that I wanted to share with you so you can hear him preach. The members of his congregation have also inspired me, so that I long to worship God with them.
I am incredibly proud of those in our congregation who have responded to the sudden food security crisis that has emerged among us. April Kingston has stepped forward, offering her leadership skills to elevate our micro pantry's service as we serve our community during this time. Many in the Hannah circle have worked with her. When I asked her to take the lead, she agreed but was concerned that she might "step on someone's toes." I am telling everyone to "move their toes." Please give her your full support. Hungry people need us, and they need us now.
United Methodism in our area is exploring ways to find deeper vitality through cooperative ministries. I am proud to share two opportunities with you. There will be an Advent Bible
Study offered on Zoom on Sunday evenings from 7:00-8:00 PM, November 23-December 14. Leadership will be shared among different congregations. The Zoom link will be shared as we get closer to the event. (This will not replace or usual Advent studies)
The second opportunity is in Songs of Hope and Light-A Christmas Concert and Carols for All Ages, Sunday, Dec 21st at 2:00 pm. It will be at Tewksbury United Methodist Church, 2335
Main Street, Tewksbury, MA.
These are exciting days in the life of the church of Jesus Christ. I am proud of who we are and what we are becoming. I will end this note the way I frequently ended notes to my father while away at college: "Things are going great, please send money."
Grace and peace,
Peter
