Dear Parish Family,
Where were you ten years ago on 9/11? Most of us will never forget the moment when we realized what was happening in Washington, in New York, and in the rural countryside of Pennsylvania. Directly or indirectly, our lives were affected, our emotions were stirred, and our sense of safety was shaken. We found ourselves confronted with evil; and our initial response was disbelief, grief, sadness, and anger. While refer to Sept. 11, 2001 as 9/11, most of us have had several 9/11 type events in our lives – events that shake the foundations of our lives.
What is to be our ongoing response to such actions? Where do we turn when our sense of security is so shaken? Although 9/11 happened one time, ten years ago, many people have been confronted with the face of evil since then; and many of us have had to deal with similar responses to life circumstances. Does God cause these things to happen as some would say? What is God's role in evil, in death, in loss?
The readings for Sunday have something to say about the "9/11" events in our lives, about God's role, and about our response. They include: Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:1-14, Romans 14:1-12, and Matthew 18:21-35.
Please join us for worship! Worshipping together is our central act as a church.
In Christ,
Becki+
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