We are
entering a time of exciting transformation! Isaiah 42: 9 and 43: 19 state: “See, the former things have come to pass, and new things I now
declare……..See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive
it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
The
Presbyterian Church USA has grown out of the reformed tradition founded on the
principle: “Reformed and always reforming.” When we are in touch with the
guidance of the Holy Spirit we are willing to engage in new things, change, and
transform as God leads us. PCM is still alive and serving God well because in
the past 280 years we have been willing to embrace change.
All living
things evolve and transform over time.
Now it is our turn to transform parts of our church buildings to make
them cleaner, energy efficient, and more adaptable for use by our many
ministries and worship service needs. We are called to keep transforming into
the shape God’s wants us to be to not only meet our own needs but also to meet
the current needs of our community and world. Many groups in the community
reach out to PCM for help hosting events and seminars because we have a
reputation for being a caring church family that shares our blessings with
others.
To continue
to meet the growing demand for space, we need to update, renovate, and expand
our ministry spaces and make them accessible to the physically challenged. The
plans for the renovation of our Parish House and possibly the chancel in the
COG will be attractive to those looking to: safely bring their children for Sunday
School and Mid-week programs, engage in music ministry, actively and quietly
fellowship together, and gather for the meaningful worship of God in a
beautiful atmosphere.
This Fall
there are new Bible studies on relevant topics such as: “Environmental Justice
and the Bible,” new children’s music programs, a new Stephen Ministry training
opportunity, and much more. Our Parish house will be packed to the max and our
Church on the Green will be bursting with new visitors and members who want to
be a part of the transformational opportunities we provide. May you feel the
excitement and be a part of God’s movement inspired by the Holy Spirit. Join in
on some of PCM’s new opportunities for fellowship for all ages know the love of
God on a deeper level. And may you enjoy the “Our Turn” campaign. God is doing
a new thing! Let us embrace it with joy!
(photo credit: http://www.livingstreamscc.org/img/somethingNew.jpg)
