The church board met last Sunday, and we wanted to make you aware of a few changes that will be taking place effective this Sunday, June 21.

If anyone has the world’s goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God’s love abide in him?” 1 John 3:17 (ESV)

God has given you unique talents, gifts, abilities, and skills. But those things weren’t given for your benefit. They were given to you for the benefit of others. And, despite the need to stay closer to home these days, there’s never been a better time to put those gifts to work as you obey God’s command to love your neighbor.

You’re never going to live in harmony with your wife, your husband, your friends, or anybody else without empathy. You can’t have a team without being aware of what’s happening in each other’s lives. That’s why when people work together in an office, they may do work together, but they’re not a team unless they know what’s going on in each other’s lives.

Many of our days seem fearful and uncertain. I am glad to know that we serve a God who loves and cares for His children. No matter what you are facing, He is there. So today, cast all your cares on Him.

We hope everyone is doing well this week. Sunday, May 31 we are in the works on planning a drive-in church service. Isn't that exciting! We can all wave at each other again. More information next week in the weekly newsletter.

Please continue to pray for all involved and those affected with the pandemic. As things start to get back to a little normalcy, stay safe and continue to follow guidelines.

This Sunday is a very special day, Mother's Day. It is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood and the influence of mothers. The first holiday was celebrated in 1908, in Grafton, WV when Ann Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St. Andrew's Methodist Church. We have continued this celebration in modern time. It definitely is one of my favorites. I honor my mother, and the ones who have influenced my life as a mother myself.

Please continue to pray for everyone affected or working the front lines still. We are getting closer to seeing progress with our social distancing. I think we all can agree, we are ready to get back to some normalcy. God is working his miracles in showing us just how blessed we are. We have family time again, dinners, games, cooking, and reading the bible together has become our new normal. How wonderful this has been.

We hope everyone is doing well this week. We are still social distancing, but maybe getting closer to being able to get back to our church family. Wouldn't it be so nice to see everyone's smiles again? I am going to give you our schedule for this week again.

What a different but beautiful Easter. Not our usual traditions, but we did celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the gift of eternal life. As we know, tradition contributes a sense of comfort and belonging. It reinforces our beliefs and faith. Christ is Risen! Please continue to pray for all of those affected, and the people on the front lines. I hope you are taking this time to reflect and come closer to our God. We continue to miss you all and can't wait to get back to a little normalcy in our lives.

Pastor Mike and I are missing you so much. We are in the week leading up to Easter, called Holy Week, or "Passion Week;" Maundy Thursday, the Last Supper, where Jesus met with his disciples to observe Passover; and Good Friday, when Jesus would be crucified on the cross. Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion.