I am writing this letter the morning after. Now, in my past I have had some morning afters. These morning afters I would be all dragged out, not feeling well, and generally not feeling to good about myself. But this morning after, none of that applies.

This morning after the Wellness Fair we were blessed with a good day. This morning after the community found that God’s love comes through First United Methodist. We discovered one of the guests attending the fair had a blood pressure of 200/100. He was transported to the hospital where life saving treatment could happen. As he was being transported, the agencies gathered to make sure he would be assessed to qualify for housing and nursing care. At the Wellness fair, the resources were gathered to do such things. What a privilege we are given to do such things.

The Sunday before the fair our own Xiaoming and Dr. Kelly Hale gave a concert of such beauty and vitality that sitting in our seats was just not possible. Two great days in one month.

This morning after, we understand how we affect the community around us in positive ways and how that shining of Christ’s light has become a blessing for us, the church community, as well as the community around us.

Now we need to look forward. How can we continue to shine Christ’s light through us into a community that so desperately needs the good news?

Stay tuned. November will bring opportunity for us to love more.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Mark