Monday Morning Coffee - August 18

 

“So then you are no longer strangers and aliens,

but you are citizens with the saints

and also members of the household of God.”

(Ephesians 2:19, NRSV)

It was a beautiful day in God’s household yesterday.

At Houlton, we celebrated Shirley Ward’s 90th birthday! The room was filled with laughter, hugs, and plenty of sweets. Shirley said, “It’s the first time I’ve ever had this kind of attention and celebration.” (*Would you like to hear Shirley’s life story? You can read it here: Because He Lives – by Shirley Ward.)

What a mystery and privilege it is that, through Christ, people of all ages, backgrounds, and stories are given to one another as one family. That is what makes the church such a unique and special community. It’s a foretaste of heaven itself. I just love the church. And I just love each of you.

If you haven’t had a chance yet, you can watch the services and read the messages through the links below:

• Hodgdon: Service | Message (Pastor Joyce)

• Houlton: Service | Message

• Mars Hill: Service | Message

And here’s a joyful highlight—our Cluster VBS video clip: Watch here.

May the Lord bless you and keep you in His household this week.

In Christ's love,

Pastor Victor