What a powerful day it was with my 7th Anniversary, the 31st Anniversary of Holy Cross MCC, the Dedication of little Jayda, and the faces of people we have not seen in way too long!
Doesn't God have a sense of humor!?! Our sermon series was on Restoring Relationships. And that process began with many yesterday.
Someone asked me what I enjoyed the most about yesterday and it was a very personal moment in which someone who had not been to church in years hugged my neck and told me I was forgiven for something I did not even know I had done. It was a time of great healing and peace for both of us as we shared from our hearts. I have the feeling I will be hearing from others this week I have harmed that I do not even know about right now. Add that to the harm I know about and this is going to be one big week of forgiveness for me!
But that is what Lent is all about. Taking the time and courage to ask forgiveness, extend forgiveness and make amends. That is what the journey to the cross is all about. So even though it is difficult, let us do the work we need to do in making things right so we will be ready to celebrate the resurrection on Easter.
If you want help in the recovery process, check out our new Celebrate Recovery ministry on Wednesday nights. You find lots of good information but also the support that is needed to travel the road to recovery.
And be sure to join us Thursday night for "An Evening of Love Songs". This event is for singles, couples and even groups of people. Tickets are $15.00 per person and includes the show, dessert and coffee. As with all events, do not let money keep you from joining us. While this is a fundraiser for our church we do not want anyone to miss it because of funds. Just call the church and let me or Bea know and we will have a ticket waiting for you. And if you would like to purchase a ticket for someone else you can call and let us know that as well.
February is a month of celebrations and there is none greater than when we gather on Sunday's to celebrate God's love...so if you can make only one thing, make it worship!
Have a blessed week.
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