Time Is Strange

     Where did the time go? Much to my surprise, when I blinked the calendar no longer says May but has moved on to August. As Ferris Bueller said in 1986, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” In the midst of all the activity, I am thankful that we continue to gather as a community of believers for weekly worship and fellowship. That even as we are busy with many things, both inside and outside of church, we spend time together worshipping God and exploring how we a can faithfully care for all of God’s children.

     As the end of summer nears, I remember hearing that the days are long and the weeks are short. Meaning that individual days might be tiring and long, but at the same time weeks and months seemed to leap off the calendar. This duality of time has continued this summer, with days full of energy and excitement as we have gathered for VBS and cookouts, celebrated young people participating in mission trips and camp experiences, as well as exploring our shared history and norms as a congregation.

     In these final weeks of summer, we cannot magically make time slow down or cause our calendars to become instantly clear, but we can stop and look around. We can see the wonder and beauty in God’s creation and acknowledge the miracle that is each one of us as a beloved child of God. We can celebrate and share the gifts of grace and love that God has given us. We can love one another as Jesus has loved us!

Grace and Peace

Pastor Bill

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.

Psalm 90:12

Pastor William (Bill) McLean