​Pastor' Thoughts - January​

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“Mercy, peace, and love be yours in abundance.” Jude 1:2
I chose mercy because I ask for mercy instead of judgment. We all need mercy if we are honest with ourselves. Mercy when we are out of sorts. Mercy when we are ill. Mercy when we find it hard to forgive but keep trying to forgive.

One of the beatitudes is Matthew 5:7: “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” I’m asking the Lord to show me how to show mercy in abundance. Along with mercy in the Scripture I have chosen for this newsletter is peace and love. Peace that passes all understanding and the love of Christ that is unconditional.

When we live this one verse of Scripture, God will strengthen us in our trials. Let’s do this together as a church family as we journey through 2026.

Blessings,
Pastor Stephanie and Jack