September 27

This Sunday, Christians around the world will be sharing communion together.  It is World Communion Sunday, observed each year on the first Sunday of October.  Many denominations participate in communion much less frequently than we do.  For us, as Disciples congregations who partake of communion each week, a day designated solely for this purpose seems a little “off.”  But, this year especially, I think it is important for us to know about the beginning of this tradition and its driving purpose.  Why is it important?

World Communion Sunday was begun in 1934 by Hugh Thomson Kerr, a minister at Shadyside Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh, PA.  The idea of a day like this was to bring churches together in a service of Christian unity, where people could be reminded of how we are all interconnected; that we are all children of God.  The larger Presbyterian Church adopted this idea in 1936, and since then, it has spread to Christian churches around the world.

Each morning, as I wake up and read the news from overnight, all I seem to read about is division, anger, and people flinging furious words.  It seems that we are constantly at odds with each other, with other countries, even within our own families.  World Communion Sunday offers us a day to step away from the conflict and recognize the one thing that unifies us all – Jesus Christ.  So, as we gather for worship on Sunday, we can know that people in Puerto Rico, who have been devastated by a hurricane, people in Mexico, who are suffering from the aftereffects of an earthquake, people in North Korea, who continue to live their faith in persecution, people from South Sudan, who are fleeing violence, and so many more, are all pausing to observe communion on the same day.  May we hold Christians around the world in prayer on this day and every day.

~Pastor Jane

September 20

Have you ever felt like complaining, whining, or griping to God?  For many people, this feeling might erupt when life just doesn’t seem fair.  Perhaps you have served God your entire life, and then life throws you a curve ball; maybe you lost your job, or a family member got sick.  The words, “It’s just not fair!” might find their way into your mind.

Do you ever feel this way?  This premise is being fed constantly in our culture today as we often find ourselves divided between “us” and “them.”  “They” don’t work as hard as I do, and yet, are handed things on a silver platter.  “They” receive what seem to be handouts, while I work all the time just to make ends meet. These thoughts are the basis for the parable that will guide our thoughts during worship this Sunday.  The story told by Jesus in Matthew 20:1-16, seems to run headlong into what we understand as fairness. 

I hope you will join us as we delve into a story that has been described as “the most hated parable in the Bible.”  

~Pastor Jane

September 13

As I’ve mentioned in the Pastoral Prayer time each of the past few weeks, it seems we are surrounded by needs and natural disasters.  From the floods of Hurricane Harvey, to the extreme damage of Hurricane Irma – both in the US and in the small islands of the Caribbean, to the huge earthquake in Mexico, to the flooding and death of over 1300 people in Bangladesh, Indian, Nepal and Pakistan, there is so much heartache and devastation in our world.  We are only a small group of believers.  What can we do?  It seems to be too much!

We can do - what we can do. 

• Begin by praying, each and every day, for those who have been impacted by these disasters.  When the national news cycle moves on to the next big thing, continue praying. 
• When you have the opportunity, give what you can to help.  Over the past two weeks, Union members and friends have donated almost $3000 to Hurricane Harvey relief through Week of Compassion.  Every cent of this money will be “on the ground” through Disciples ministries in that area. 
• Continue serving locally – through ACTS, Sparrows Nest, and Interfaith Hospitality Network and other mission opportunities.  Continue giving each month to the Christian Women’s Fellowship projects.  We can do what we can do – and it starts locally.

Hear these few words from the beginning and end of a prayer by Ted Loder called Sometimes It Just Seems To Be Too Much.

Sometimes, Lord,
it just seems to be too much:
too much violence, too much fear;
too much of demands and problems;
too much of broken dreams and broken lives…

...O God, make of me some nourishment
for these starved times,
some food for my brothers and sisters
who are hungry for gladness and hope,
that, being bread for them,
I may also be fed and be full.
AMEN.

~Pastor Jane

September 6

For seventeen years, a television program has been on the airways, one of the first examples of a new genre - what we now call reality tv.  The show Survivor places a group of strangers on an island, where they are dropped with little or no supplies.  Upon arrival, the contestants are divided into two tribes. The tribe will become their community, their support system, for the time they are on the island.
 
You would think that your tribe would be your family, and in a sense it is, as the two tribes compete against each other for immunity.  But, when your tribe loses a challenge, suddenly your family turns on itself and decides to vote one of their own "off the island."  Over the weeks of competition, one by one, people are eliminated, until there is only one, the Sole Survivor, winner of one million dollars.
 
We continue our journey through Matthew this week, hearing Jesus' words from chapter 18, verses 15-20, where Jesus talks about how to resolve differences. Unlike Survivor, Jesus wouldn't have us "vote each other off the island."  Instead, he gives us clear instructions on how to work through conflict within our community.  I look forward to seeing you Sunday as we learn from Jesus together.

~Pastor Jane

August 31

I am currently reading a book that has been on my shelf for a while – Cold Tangerines: Celebrating the Extraordinary Nature of Everyday Life, by Shauna Niequist.  It is a collection of 40 short essays about happenings from her own day-to-day life.  In each chapter she takes a simple life event, something that could have easily been overlooked or bypassed, and found something extraordinary in it.  Some of the chapter titles include: Puppies; Swimming; Eggs and Baskets; Brothers, Sisters, and Barbecues; and Needle and Thread.  At first glance, there seems to be nothing extraordinary there, yet, as she recounts the stories, in each one, she highlights the extraordinary found in the ordinary.   

Where does the title Cold Tangerines come from?  Hear her words: “I want a life that sizzles and pops and makes me laugh out loud. And I don’t want to get to the end, or to tomorrow, even, and realize that my life is a collection of meetings and pop cans and errands and receipts and dirty dishes.  I want to eat cold tangerines and sing loud in the car with the windows open and wear pink shoes and stay up all night laughing and paint my walls the exact color of the sky right now.  I want to sleep hard on clean white sheets and throw parties and eat ripe tomatoes and read books so good they make me jump up and down, and I want my everyday to make God belly laugh, glad that he gave life to someone who loves the gift.”

What is she saying?  In John 10:10, we hear Jesus’ words, “I have come so that they could have life – indeed, so that they could live life to the fullest.”  During this season of Ordinary Time during worship, we are looking to Jesus to learn ways that we, too, can live these extraordinary lives that have been promised to us.  From moving through life without fear, to persistence in following the ways of Jesus, every day we can find the extraordinary, if we are attuned to God’s blessings.

How will you walk today?  Looking at life through the drudgery of the everyday, or looking with anticipation for that “life to the fullest” that Jesus has promised us.  May your eyes look up as you live your days.

August 30

We have all been overwhelmed by the unprecedented pictures coming from the ongoing presence of Hurricane Harvey.  We have seen images from Houston that seem impossible to fathom, all the while knowing that there are also untold stories from other smaller communities that are affected.  Recovery will take years and billions of dollars.  Do you feel a need to respond, but don’t know how?

I was a part of the recovery effort from Hurricane Katrina at my church in Alabama, miles and miles from the coast.  We received mounds of donations andhundreds and hundreds of refugees, as we were a Red Cross outpost.  Our church gym was overrun with stuffed animals and thousands of pounds of used clothes.  To be honest, everyone who donated was doing so with the purest of intention, but I quickly learned that “stuff” is not what was needed.  “Stuff” overwhelmed us as caregivers and didn’t speak to the bigger picture.  What was needed was money, on the ground, locally, where those who lived there and served there knew the specific needs of the people.

Week of Compassion is the Disciples ministry arm that works with people on the ground when there are natural disasters.  Every penny that is given to this offering goes to where it is needed most.  This Sunday, September 3 and next Sunday, September 10, wewill take up a special offering during worship for Week of Compassion and its ministry to those affected by Hurricane Harvey and will designate it solely for that.

I encourage you to join me in PRAYING continually for the affected communities, and if you would like, DONATING to relief and recovery efforts through Week of Compassion.

~Pastor Jane

August 23

On Monday, I had the once in a lifetime opportunity to view the 2017 solar eclipse in totality.  Even though I knew I could see it “almost total” from home, I had a great desire to view the full event, so off to South Carolina I went early on Monday morning. Since Monday, I have heard several comments about how for many people the event was underwhelming.  I know in some areas of the country the eclipse was obscured by cloud cover, but where I was, it couldn’t have been more perfect.

The moment of totality took my breath away, and for me was a truly spiritual moment.  I took my glasses off and gazed at the sun – covered completely by the moon. But there was something about the totality that has stayed with me. You see, even in the darkness, there was the corona, the small ring of light, still visible in the darkness. 

We are living in a time that feels dark, but the eclipse was a picture for me that even in the total darkness, the light of Love still shines.  John 1:4 tells us, “The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.”  Jesus, the Light of the World, still shines through the darkness. This promise was made real for me on Monday.

But, we must also remember that Jesus said to us, “You are the light of the world…Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”  My prayer is that we can carry the light of Christ with us every day as we move into the world sharing the Good News.

~Pastor Jane

August 16

What is the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning - of course, after you throw water on your face and have your first cup of coffee.  My “first thing” has always involved reading the news.  As a young girl, I would sit at the kitchen table and read the morning newspaper.  Even while on vacation, I always walk down to the corner store and buy several newspapers for the day.  As the reporting of news has morphed to a more on-line presence in recent days, I find myself pulling out my smart phone to read the daily paper, peruse everyone’s Facebook updates – all to find out what has happened overnight.

That is, until these past few days.  I find myself unable to take a peak, to see what has happened, because I don’t want to see a news feed this is overflowing with hate. What do we do with the hate that seems to surround us constantly?  Do we do like I am doing – just try to avoid it, or is there a better way?

On Sunday, I read from 1 John 4.  As you approach your day, may these words surround you…for this is the better way.

Let us love one another, for love comes from God.  Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.  If we love one another, God lives in us and God’s love is made complete in us.  We love because he first loved us. Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.

~Pastor Jane

August 9

Homecoming 2017 is in the books.  What a wonderful day – filled with both old and new friends, stories of the past, good food, wonderful worship, and a time of celebration.  Homecoming, by its very nature, calls us to look back, and that is how it should be.  We remembered the many ways God has worked through Union.  We remembered family members and friends who have left us. We celebrated the end of our loan responsibilities by the burning of the mortgage and by giving thanks for all those who led the church in this process.

Now what?  We have remembered well, and now it is time to move forward, to dream new dreams.  We have already begun – dreaming of new ways we can minister outside this building to those in our community who need our help.  My prayer is that we will continue to dream, and continue to explore new ways of sharing the gospel with those who need to hear it.

This Sunday, we will move back to Matthew, as we continue to tell the stories of Jesus.  We will delve intoMatthew 14:22-33, the story of Jesus walking on water.  Together we will be reminded of how Jesus is always with us, even when the storms of life surround us.  

Today, I am thankful for 165 years and looking forward with anticipation to many more.

~Pastor Jane

August 2

It is Homecoming Week.  On Sunday we will celebrate 165 years of faithful ministry on the corner of Whippoorwill and Union Church Road.  Have you ever wondered what the first saints of our church were thinking as they launched this fledgling congregation?  Were they just looking for a “meeting house” or were they committed to being a voice for Jesus in this part of the county?  Think about what that must have meant 165 years ago.  The community was scattered, the farms were large, travel to church was probably difficult, yet they had a vision about what God was calling them to do. 

We, who are here today, are the recipients of this vision and so, in their honor, and because we are compelled by God, we continue to be God’s representatives, both in our part of Oconee County and in our larger world.  That is why we have recently launched two new ministries – with Sparrow’s Nest and Interfaith Hospitality Network – ministries that call us to open our doors and our hearts to those in need.

On Sunday, besides welcoming old friends, we will also burn the mortgage for the new building, rejoicing and celebrating that through your faithful giving, it is now paid in full.  This new building gives us more and more opportunities for new ministries. 

God continues to bless Union Christian Church.  Thanks be to God!

~Pastor Jane

August 1

 Have you ever had someone in the community say to you, in referring to Union, “For a church your size, you do ____________.”    

This month, I would like to fill in the blank.  “For a church your size, you do an amazing amount of missions and ministries!” How true this is!!  This month, I would like to highlight some of the ministries provided by the Union family, outside the walls of our church, as well as share some new opportunities that have come our way. In this past year, as a church family:

August - We provided handmade, unique pillowcases for children who were patients at Eggleston Children’s Hospital.

September - We provided protein food items for ACTS, Area Churches Together Serving, as well as assisting in the center distributing food to those in need.

October - We packed and shipped 45 Operation Christmas Child boxes for children in other countries who would not receive a Christmas gift without our help.

November – We provided 50 boxes of food for families in need, identified through Oconee County schools.  These boxes contained a turkey and all the fixins’ for a Thanksgiving meal.  As they families came to pick up their boxes, they were met with smiles, assistance, and individual prayers.

January - We donated over $900 to Heifer International, specifically to provide fresh water (irrigation pumps) and new wells.

February – We donated personal care items for the women of the Safe House of Athens.

April – We collected kitchen supplies for ACTS.

June - We provided new school supplies for students in Oconee County schools.

July – We collected, packed, and began distributing Blessing Bags for needy men and women in our community.

In addition to our monthly mission projects, we also do a large Benevolence Ministry, funded by our 5th Sunday Special Offering, and we serve at ACTS every other month.

Now, we have two additional opportunities to share the love of Jesus. 

The first involves working with Sparrows Nest (sparrowsnestmission.org). Their mission statement describes what they do as a “Christ-centered ministry that seeks to change lives through the power of God and nurturing relationships.”  For some, that includes help with food and clothing.  For some, it is a listening ear, a place of calm.  We will be involved by bringing breakfast to their clients on every 5th Saturday morning during the year.  Cami Allen is the chair for this ministry.

The second is our affiliation with Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens (INHA).  This is a ministry that provides temporary housing for homeless families with children.  We will be joining with First Christian Watkinsville and Ashford Methodist Athens to offer one week a quarter where these families will be housed at our church.  There are many opportunities of service within this ministry and during the month of August there will be training sessions offered. Patti Clark and Kelly Hansford are the chairs for this ministry. 

Union Christian Church is a church family that steps outside the walls of the building, into our community, sharing the love of Jesus in many ways.  Thanks be to God.

~Pastor Jane

July 26

Today, many of our teachers and educators begin a new school year.  Just one week from today, our Oconee County children will begin their new year.  Is it possible that the summer is already over?  If you are like me, you are asking the same question.  Where did the time go?

Back-To-School is always an exciting time, even if it falls near the end of July.  If you have been shopping recently, you know that the stores have school supplies out in abundance, occupying the most prominent display in the store.  College students are shopping for dorm room supplies, while younger children are looking for the “coolest” backpack to accompany them on their first day.

As we have done the past two years, we will again pause during worship for a time of Blessing of the Backpacks this Sunday, July 30.  We know that we are not blessing just the actual backpacks and teacher bags; most importantly, we are blessing the children, teenagers, teachers, and other educators.  As we anticipate a new school year, let me offer a prayer adapted from Hamilton Mill United Methodist in Dacula, GA.

Holy God, as our children go out to face the world, please bless and protect them.  May they know and trust that even when they are away from their parents, that you are always with them. Whether our children are just starting kindergarten, entering high school, or leaving the nest for college, our hearts and hopes go with them. They are excited about new possibilities, while at the same time apprehension and the fear of the unknown may weigh heavily on their hearts.  We pray that you will fill them with your love and will give them confidence to face each challenge they may experience this year.

We pray that you would bless our children with lives filled with happiness and laughter.  Surround them with friends, teachers, and adults that will lovingly stay by their side, build them up when they are weak, and hold them accountable when they wander from your ways.  We know that you have an amazing plan for each and every one of your children.

Amen.

~Pastor Jane

July 19

Next week the Union family will begin serving in a new ministry, reaching out to those who are homeless in Athens through a partnership with an organization called Sparrows Nest.  Sparrows Nest is a Christian ministry that serves those in need - providing caring support such as clothing, food, laundry and shower facilities, and programs for at-risk youth. On Saturday, July 29, our church will provide breakfast, conversation, and support to those who gather. You can read more about their ministry at sparrowsnestmission.org.  We will step in by offering breakfast for the almost 70 people who gather each Saturday morning.  Union has agreed to do this every month that contains a 5th Saturday.

 I am so thankful for a church that looks beyond her walls to those who need to know the love of Jesus.  Serving at Sparrow’s Nest is a practical way we can embody Jesus’ teachings. Cami Allen is spearheading this ministry, and I urge you to talk with her about ways you can help.  We will serve again on September 30, so if you can’t help this month, plan on joining with us then.

 Over and over again in scripture, we are instructed to care for those in need.  The words of Jesus echo among us - For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me. Matthew 25:35

 As we go to Sparrows Nest, we will go with food and drink.  My prayer is that we will also go with a welcoming heart and spirit.

~Pastor Jane

July 12

In the letters of Colossians and Ephesians, the apostle Paul speaks some important words to the new believers in each of those cities.  In Colossians 3, we read, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God.”  The words in Ephesians are almost identical. “Be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.  Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything.”

These verses speak clear words of instruction about the purpose of congregational singing in worship.  We are to sing, because it is in singing that God’s word can teach us.  We often think that this can happen only through scripture or the spoken word.  But Paul’s words are unmistakable – we are to sing. 

This is just what we have been doing this summer, singing psalms and hymns, and now this week we move to our first spiritual song.  I love to think of “gospel music” as spiritual songs.  Often the catchy melody and rhythm of a gospel song will help us better internalize the words and that is true of our song this week, an old favorite, Victory In Jesus.  The three verses of this song tell of a personal salvation experience from beginning to end.  Does it tell your story?  I hope that will be your question as we sing this Sunday – giving thanks to God for everything!

-Pastor Jane

July 5

This is July 4th week – the time we remember and celebrate the founding of our nation. As we pause to reflect and give thanks, I would like to share a prayer with you from the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer.  Even through the language is dated, the thoughts and prayers still ring true today.

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage:  We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will.  Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners.  Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.  Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues.  AMEN.

~Pastor Jane

June 28

Sunday will mark the half way point of Grace Notes – a sermon series based on your favorite hymn and praise songs.  This week we move from the hymns of the past three weeks, to a praise song, 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord).  In 2013, it was a top-ranked Praise and Worship song based on sales and play time on Contemporary Christian stations.  What is it about this song that appeals to worshippers?

The text comes from Psalm 103. One of the things that makes this chapter unique is that the writer creates a list of the many reasons he has to praise God.  You will read things like God forgives all my sins, God heals my sickness, God saves me from the pit….there are many more.  In fact, as the writer of our song for Sunday says, there are 10,000 reasons for us to bless God.

What would your list look like?  Can you name the many reasons you have to praise or bless God? While our lists would be different, there would also be many similarities. I encourage you to read the entire chapter before Sunday and then come up with your own list.  We will gather for worship and Bless the Lord, with our 10,000 Reasons.  I look forward to worshipping together this Sunday.

~Pastor Jane

June 21

This Sunday will be a full day at Union.  Since the church year at Union runs from July-June, we find ourselves ending one year and embarking on a new one.  During worship on Sunday morning we will give thanks for those who have served in leadership roles – teachers, deacons, elders, and Church Council members and offer prayers for those who will begin a new year of service.  The worship service will include the installation of Church Council officers, deacons, and elders.  We will also have the privilege of ordaining two new elders – Patti Clark and Donald Hansford.  What a special morning.  I hope you can be with us.

Then, we will move into the Fellowship Hall for a covered dish meal, followed by our annual Church Family Meeting.  We will have the opportunity to approve the church budget for the new year, hear reports about continuing and new mission/ministry experiences, and hear updates regarding building and grounds.  Two new ministry possibilities will be presented.  One involves volunteering with Sparrows Nest – providing breakfast to those at that ministry once a quarter.  You can read about them at:  http://sparrowsnestmission.org/.

Another new ministry experience that will be presented is Union’s possible affiliation with Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens. At our Church Family Meeting, you will hear all about it and have the opportunity to approve the Church Council’s recommendation that we participate as a Host Church.  If you would like to read about it the web site is www.inhathens.org.  What an exciting ministry possibility for our church.

We share the Good News in so many different ways at Union – from Sunday morning Bible study and Worship, to ACTS, to weekday Bible studies, to VBS and other children and youth ministries, and through music.  This Sunday we will be talking about taking the Good News even further outside our walls and into our community.  I hope you can join us for these conversations.

And – one more thing – on Sunday, you’ll hear some GREAT, EXCITING NEWS!! 

-Pastor Jane

June 14

This Sunday is Father’s Day and in worship we will have a special time to honor all of the men in our lives who “father” us.  As we approach Father’s Day, I would like to share a prayer with you that speaks beautiful words of thanks – thanks for all the different kinds of fathers in our lives.

A Father’s Day Prayer

Holy God, whom we call Father,
we give you thanks for the people who have been
our earthly fathers in this life.

For fathers who strive to balance the demands
of work, marriage, and children
with an honest awareness of both joy and sacrifice.

For fathers who, lacking a good model,
have worked to become a good father.

For fathers who, despite divorce,
have remained in their children's lives.

For fathers whose children are adopted,
and whose love and support has offered healing.

For fathers who, as stepfathers,
freely choose the obligation of fatherhood
and have earned their stepchildren's love and respect.

For fathers who have lost a child to death,
and continue to hold the child in their heart.

For those men who have no children,
but cherish the next generation as if they were their own.

For those men who have fathered us in their role as mentors and guides.

For those men who are about to become fathers;
may they openly delight in their children.

And for those fathers who have died,
but live on in our memory and whose love continues to nurture us.

All this we ask in the name of your beloved Son,
who is both father and mother to us all.

Amen.

—adapted from a mediation written by Kirk Loadman-Copeland

June 7

As you read this, we are in the middle of Vacation Bible School.  Each evening the building echoes with sounds of children laughing and learning, singing and worshipping, making “hero” crafts and learning new Bible stories.  I am so thankful for all the teachers who have put hours into preparation.  Each night they are bringing the love of God to the children who are here.  Please continue praying for them as we finish out this week!

The hymn Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee will be our focus this Sunday.  What does it mean to be joyful?  Joy arises from our heart and soul as we give thanks for the many things God has given us – things that surround us every day.  As you anticipate worship on Sunday, be thinking about the things that bring you joy. Just open your eyes!  They are right in front of you.  Gifts from God.  I look forward to seeing you on Sunday.

~Pastor Jane

May 31

This Sunday, I will begin a summer sermon series that will take us through some of your favorite hymns and praise songs.  I’ve often wondered, why does a particular song become a “favorite?”  For some of us, it is as simple as liking the melody or the rhythm - especially true of some favorite gospel hymns!  For others, a song may bring up precious memories of a special time or a special person.

We will begin this musical journey with the song that received the most votes, Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone). Interestingly, the hymn Amazing Grace is named in many surveys as the #1 favorite hymn. But, you picked the praise song version of it. What is it about this newer version that caught our attention?

In 2006, a film was produced that told the story of William Wilberforce, the abolitionist who helped end the slave trade in Britain. The film was called Amazing Grace, based on the John Newton poem by the same name. Newton wrote this poem as he was wrestling with his role as a slave ship captain. Convicted of the evil of the slave trade, he left that job and became a preacher. He often spoke of being rescued from his past. His epitaph says it best:

John Newton, clerk,
once an infidel and libertine,
a servant of slaves in Africa,
was by the rich mercy of
our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
preserved, restored, pardoned,
and appointed to preach the faith he had long
labored to destroy.

As a part of the soundtrack of the movie, composer and recording artist, Chris Tomlin was asked to write an “addition” to the beloved hymn Amazing Grace. The words to My Chains Are Gone was the result. He tells the story of wrestling with the image of slaves chained to the ship. But in his writing, he went beyond the chains of a slave ship to the chains of sin that bind us all.  The words of promise ring out….

My chains are gone.  I’ve been set free. 
My God, my Savior, has ransomed me.
And like a flood his mercy rains
Unending love, Amazing grace

I look forward to seeing you Sunday as we talk further about the Amazing Grace that is promised to us all.

~Pastor Jane