A Letter from the Pastor

March is here and it seems like the year is finally getting a proper beginning.  The beginning of spring weather several weeks before the equinox is always welcome as far as I'm concerned.  People are getting out and stirring around a lot more then they were just three short weeks ago.  The trees are bursting forth with life and much pollen.  Signs of life are appearing where the tones of gray and brown were once dominant.

It feels more like a new year now than on January 1st with all kinds of new things beginning to take shape.  As the calendar advances we have some new things and some old traditions coming around.  First, this March we are taking our confirmation class to Blue Lake for the Bishop's Confirmation Retreat.  Be in prayer for our students as they study and begin to make decisions about their relationships with Jesus Christ and His church. 

Lent also begins this month and with that we have 50 days of reflection on our own relationships with Christ.  Some of you will try new things as you go through lent this year.  Some of you may even give up something as an act or sign of your devotion.  Whether you give up things for lent or not don't miss a great opportunity to spend some good quality time on self-reflection and personal devotion to God.

Blessings and Peace

Rev. Jimmy Cook               3/1/2011