As we enter the month of October, I begin with a word of appreciation to all who support the church with their prayers, their presence (online or in person), their gifts, their service and their witness. I share with the staff any notes of support sent our way and want to communicate back to the congregation how much your words of encouragement mean to us.
 
While we still cannot worship as we used to, we continue to worship in a variety of ways each weekend. God has wired our hearts to worship something. I urge you to give your time in the worship of Christ each week. Whether we are together, worshipping in-person or online, whether we are in our cars or at home; alone or with our family, using the computer or the radio…I know you can worship.  We all have a God-shaped void in our heart into which we will put something to find ultimate fulfillment and satisfaction. Anything we use to fill that emptiness (other than God) will disappoint.  Anything less than Jesus will leave us searching for more.
 
The challenges around us continue. The focus during the past six months has shifted from the pandemic, to social unrest, to the big storm in August; and now the news points us towards hurricanes and wildfires and political division. We know so many folks that are looking for hope in the midst of continuing chaos. As followers of Jesus, I pray your hope is grounded in a deep abiding faith. Let us lift up the name of Jesus. For I believe Jesus to be the true hope for a world trying to make their way where there seems to be no way.
 
Once again, I cannot thank you enough for your continuing support during this trying time. Together, we will get through this!
 
I love being your pastor,
Rev. Jeff Dadisman