“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.”   R.M. Rilke

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I hope you have a happy New Year’s Eve today. Our Women’s Group is hosting a Noon Year’s Eve Party at the church from 11am to 1:00pm. There will be treats to eat and games to play. It sounds like a lot of fun and we thank them for making this happen.

Time flies so fast! It is hard to believe that we’ll be stepping into the year 2026 tomorrow. But it’s a good time, I believe, to take some time to reflect on the things you’ve been through in the past year – the high’s and the low’s – your joys and your sorrows.  And to give God thanks for his loving presence that has seen you through another year.

I leave you with a prayer for the new year.

 

Gracious God, as we stand at the threshold of a new year, we thank You for the journey through 2025, for all we've learned and all You've provided.

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Lord, we place 2026 into Your loving hands. We ask for Your presence to be our guide, Your light to illuminate our paths, and Your peace to settle our hearts. Tune our hearts to Your goodness, filling us with faith instead of fear, and joy to live each day with thankfulness and generosity.

 

Grant us wisdom to discern Your will in every situation, the courage to let go of what isn't from You, and the strength to pursue what is right. Bless our families, friends, and our church, strengthening our bonds and fostering love and understanding.

May this year be a turning point, filled with purpose, restoration, and opportunities to serve You and others. Help us to be instruments of Your grace, making this year fruitful for Your glory.

 

We trust that You are with us, making all things new, and that Your love will never fail. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

 

 

 

                               Announcements

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The church office will be closed this Thursday, January 1st, in observation of the holiday. 

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