Happy September!

It seems this time of year getting up is harder than earlier like in June or July. Then when I got up back then the sun would be just breaking the top of trees. Our animal friends would be stirring getting ready for their daily visit to the feeder and the adventures around the neighborhood. The light would come in streaks across the lawns, and flowers would begin to show their colors for all to see.

September lights up differently. The sun doesn’t streak through the trees as much and the summer seems to be getting tired. The tomato plant is slowing down it’s production and the black eyed Susans are beginning to fade. Yesterday during the thunderstorm I noticed leaves beginning to fall. Temperatures are starting to get comfortable again and the squirrels and chipmunks are fattening up for the winter nap. Everyone is settling into the fall/winter routines of school and work. Football season is underway and basketball practice will begin soon.

Around the church things have happened too. We have completed our Loving First capital campaign projects. Fellowship hall looks almost brand new, We have access to the office level of the church via the chair lift and the elevator moves people and supplies to the lower level smoothly and easily.

There is more exciting news coming in October. First UMC is definitely on the move.

See you in church,

Pastor Mark