*Photo: Fireworks during 2024 Moosestompers Weekend
Peace to you.
Hope you had a good week.
Recently, I read a biography of Timothy Keller, a much loved and respected pastor and theologian. It was quite timely as I was reflecting on my 45 years of journey. Pastor Keller happened to go to same seminary with me though in different times. He lived such a fruitful life in many ways.
Compared to him, I felt like my life seemed unaccomplished. I still struggle with raising children, I still have so many unanswered questions, my progress as a Christian is so slow, and so forth. But then, I was greatly comforted when my eye fell on Ecclesiastes 3, saying,
"I have observed the burdens placed by God on human beings in order to perfect them. He made everything beautiful in its time. He also played eternity within them. Yet, no person can fully comprehend what God is doing from beginning to end. I have concluded that there's nothing better to do than to ahead and have a good time and get the most we can out of life. That's it - eat, drink, and make the most of your job. It's God's gift" (Ecclesiastes 3:10-13, from ISV, NIV, and MSG).
What a comfort it is! Yes, there is always SOMETHING to celebrate because God made EVERYTHING beautiful in its season. Even in the midst of our misery, there's something to celebrate as we look around.
In particular, we can celebrate Rev. Kwan Lee this week - his 93 years of life, his ministry, and his legacy. What a blessing and inspiration to have him in our lives and in the life of the church! Pastor Lee, thank you for being among us!
Come and celebrate with us this Sunday. Let us celebrate life together, that is God's gift. Let us celebrate God and give him what he's worth as a church. Hodgdon and Mars Hill churches will gather at 9 am, and the Houlton at 11 am. You can also worship with us online via the church's Facebook Live:
- Hodgdon UMC
- Houlton UMC: YouTube I Facebook
- Mars Hill UMC
As I lift up my eyes to celebrate today, I give thanks for God, my life, and my all in all. I give thanks for the family. I give thanks for you, the church.
Have a joyous weekend. God be with you.
In Christ,
Pastor Victor
Pastor Victor
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