“There is no hand to catch time. — First Nation proverb

It is hard to believe that summer is almost over. School has started, backpacks were blessed, and the routine of life is winding up to full swing. Your church is becoming more active as well.

September is the beginning of our Christian instruction year. The Bible study class has begun the book of Ephesians. It is one of Paul’s letters while in prison in Rome emphasizing the universality of Christ and the reconciliation of everyone into the body of Christ. We just started so this is a good time to join.

September 14th, we welcome Dr. Kelly Hale and our own Xiaoming Zhu in a concert of organ and piano to lift spirits and introduce the musical talent of First United Methodist Church to the greater Butler County Community.

September 18th First United Methodist will be hosting a health fair bringing together 22 agencies and providers to our parking lot and church to increase awareness of services available to our community.

All in all September will be a month of action and excitement as we get into our Capital Campaign projects. Refurbished Fellowship Hall, remodeled Narthex, chair lift to Fellowship Hall, and the start of the process of installing our new elevator all happening this month.

We continue the Lord’s work at our community meal with our partner churches.  After all we cannot forget one of the main reasons we are here. Love God-Love Others-Change lives.

There is much to be joyful about and much to be thankful for.

If you have been on vacation and have gotten little behind on giving, it would help if you could catch up.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Mark