FROM THE PASTOR'S HEART:                                                                                                               MAY 7TH, 2023

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

A good thought from "The Message"; "love from the center of who you are; don't fake it.  Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good.  Be good friends who love deeply, practice playing second fiddle.  Don't burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame.  Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant.  Don't quit in hard times; pray all the harder.  Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.  Bless our enemies; no cursing under your breath.  Laugh with you happy friends when they're happy; share tears when they're down.  Get along with each other; don't be stuck-up.  Make friends with nobodies; don't be the great somebody.  Don't hit back; discover beauty in everyone.  If you've got it in you, get along with everybody.  Don't insist on getting even; that's not for you to do.  " I'll do the judging," says God.  "I'll take care of it."  Our Scriptures tell us that if you see your enemy hungry, go buy that person lunch, or if he's thirsty, get him a drink.  Your generosity will surprise him with goodness.  Don't let evil get the best of you; get the best of evil by doing good. Romans 12:9-21 MSG

God is the most loving, generous, forgiving, giving and merciful person in all creation.  Let us follow Him.

In the love of Christ,

Harry