I am a list-maker, and my lists have gotten out of control! Since Carl and I are leaving on the trip of a lifetime in a little over a week, there are lots of last-minute details to take care of, and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. Worship plans, pastoral coverage, pet care, packing, exchanging money, cameras with extra memory, visits to parishioners, final copies of Chrysalis talk and paperwork for Board of Ordained Ministry, etc. etc. make it seem as if I'll never get it all done in time.

But I know that this "Lands of the Bible" trip is a God-thing, and so I trust that what God wants me to accomplish before we leave, God will direct me to finish. I do ask for your prayers, however, as I tie up loose ends and prepare to travel. I look forward to walking where Jesus walked, to learning more about the history of the Christian faith, and also to just basking in God's love, resting and relaxing.

As we look forward to the next few months here at church, you might be feeling overwhelmed as well. Trunk or Treat, which seemed SO far away when we began to plan, is coming up fast. The next Coffee Connection is also rapidly approaching. And then, ADVENT! Christmas! Where are the months going??

All the more reason, as we see days rapidly flying by, to immerse ourselves in the spiritual disciplines and to make sure our relationship with our Creator is what it should be. Drink in the scriptures, set aside time for prayer, and don't forget to attend worship! We don't know the hour or the day--and I want to spend eternity with God and with you! Invite Christ into your heart NOW! Live that lifestyle pleasing to your heavenly Father--don't wait another day. (don't even wait until you finish crossing off everything on your list--do it now!)
Blessings and JOY,
Pastor Paula