​Pastor' Thoughts - January

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“Dear children let us not love with words or speech but with
actions and in truth.” 1 st John 3:18

Here we are in 2025. Last year I talked about choosing a word for
the year. Mine was persevere and I did. I made it through 2024. I did my
best to trust God and keep going.

The Scripture I chose for this month relates to being a servant
living the truth of the Gospel through our actions. Love is an action
word. Yes, it is a feeling word as well. But our actions many times speak
louder than any words will.

I have heard many people say Jimmy Carter was not a good
president, but he was a good man. Jimmy Carter’s life after the
presidency was a life of service guided by the love of God. That is what
I believe history will remember about him. A humble peanut farmer
from Georgia who loved with action and truth.

A good man who was president was laid to rest. A president elect
will be inaugurated this month. Pray for the family of Jimmy Carter and
for the new president.

This year my word will be “serve”. Loving through service to my
Lord and Savior, Jesus, my family and church family. What will your
word be?

Blessings,

Pastor Stephanie and Jack