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From The Pastor
Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year.
January and New Year's Day start on Sunday. While that may seem inconven-ient for those who plan to celebrate the night before and sleep in on New Year's Day, it is appropriate for Methodist traditions. The Methodist Church has a long history of marking the New Year with Covenant renewal services. Going back to John Wesley, the early Methodist societies would gather to celebrate the new year with worship and fellowship by renewing their Covenant with each other and God. Some Methodist and related Wesleyan churches still practice New Year's Eve covenant service.
When held on New Year's Eve, these services are also called Watch Night services. They began as nights to pray and fast for the new year, culminating in the convent renewal. In African American worship service, the Watch Night traditions expanded to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation going into effect at mid-night on January 1, 1863.
For many, New Year’s is a time to celebrate and cut loose; for others, it's a time to resolve to do better. Maybe eat better, exercise more, or improve oneself. That's okay and good, but we all know not every new year's resolution is followed through with.
A new year can also be a time to renew your commitment to your faith in God. The difference between renewing your faith or Covenant and making a resolution is that no matter how much you may fall short in your commitments, God never falls short in being committed to us.
So, this January, make your resolutions and have some fun, but don't forget to recommit yourself to growing in God's Love this year and every year.
Happy New Year, Merry Christmas, and may the Epiphany of Christ inspire you to new heights of Grace.
Pastor Josh
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Sunday School Classes
Adult Sunday School Class #1
Meets in Church Basement, "Fellowship Hall"
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Contact: Dee Haines
Adult Sunday School Class #2
Meets in the Education House
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Contact: Steve Novick
Children's Sunday School Class
Meets in the Education House
Sunday 9:00 a.m.
Contact: Maria or Steve Novick
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