Despite the lack of blogs the last few weeks have been busy times at First Presbyterian of Baldwin! This coming Sunday our Children present an abridged version of 'Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' during morning worship. This past Sunday we came together around the communion table and reflected on the experience of Barabbas. (Notes from the sermon can be found here)
Two Sundays ago we were taken to India with a presentation by a mission team including our own Margaret Cook on their recent visit to the Church of North India. And the previous Sunday, whilst I was away leading a youth retreat for youth from John Knox Presbyterian Church in Ohio, the church in Baldwin celebrated Women's Sunday. Again Margaret Cook was the leader of worship.
April marks the start of my third year as pastor here in the church. I have to say it has been a wonderful experience alongside some great people who enjoy their church and the mission it has within the community. It has been quite an experience getting to know a new area and a new congregation over the last two years. One for which I am truly thankful to God!
I still reflect on the fact that my ministry here began on April Fools Day 2009. Scripture invites us to be 'Fools for Christ'. In the face of a world that increasingly belittles faith and makes light of claims to spiritual realities, it is clear many regard our task as foolishness.
But as I see folk feeding the hungry, donating towards Japaneses relief, consistently supporting community initiatives and witness the amazing work that many organizations that meet within the walls of this small corner of God's Kingdom get up too... I am quite prepared to be counted amongst the foolish of Baldwin.
I look forward to days that lie ahead :-)
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