UP Church is hosting the funeral for Helen Hendricks on Saturday, June 15, visitation at 10 am, funeral at 11 am, and lunch fellowship to follow.
Thursdays in June: “Grill’s On” Community Picnic (5:30 pm – ?)We’ll set out tables and fire up the grill. You bring a lawn chair, a friend, something to put on the grill, and something to share (nothing fancy, just share what you have – and if you don’t bring anything, we’ll have plenty to share!)
NOTE: Any extra lawn games tucked away in your garage? Bring those too.
Note from Pastor Paul: Well, between Pentecost and Father’s Day, I’ve found myself reflecting a lot this week. See, in my prayer and studies, Pentecost tends to shift me from contemplating resurrection and the presence of Jesus in my life, to an exploration and celebration of the Holy Spirit in my life…and how I’m called, how I listen, how I respond. Hate to say it, but I’m not always the greatest Christian. I get crabby and angry and selfish and sharp. But here’s where my reflection on Father’s Day comes in. As a father, there is no perfect way. Being a father (any parent or caregiver for that matter) is an endless inventory of successes and failures. For as many pats on the back I give myself for being Super Dad, there are just as many dope-slap moments, thinking: “hope they don’t hate me for that as they grow up!” I am proud to say that I’ve learned a lot, but I’m also proud to say I am still clueless and trying to figure it all out.
Same for being a Christian. In Bible studies or sermons or ramblings like this one, I like to prefix any theological insight with the phrase: “this is where I am at right now”, because there’s always room to change. Repeat: Always room to change. So, how do I know if I am heading in the right direction as a father? I see the faces of my children. I see their behavior and their emotions and demeanor. I feel their love, expressed in so many ways. I learn to see it.
Same with being a Christian.
Let’s talk!
Pastor Paul