“This is the day the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
- Psalm 118:24
There were many tears and moments of sadness. Yet there was even more gratitude and love shared among us.
Looking back, we were all amazed at how God has led us this far. In 2014, Hodgdon and Houlton began a shared ministry. In 2022, Mars Hill joined. In 2025, Patten joined as well. It has been like an expanding family. As each church joined, our shared life became richer and deeper. Through this fellowship, we have experienced Christ’s love among us in beautiful ways.
We are learning that there is always something to celebrate. We do not deny or ignore the pains and sufferings in the world around us. The war is real. Pastoral transition is taking place. But our Christian realism rests on a firm conviction: God’s grace is always greater in every circumstance, and in God’s time, He will make all things right and new.
So today is a gift from God. And there is something to celebrate.
This past week we celebrated Reita’s 94th birthday, along with Helen's, Lenny’s and Bonnie’s birthdays, and Bob and Stacy's anniversary. We also rejoiced that Brian returned home from rehab. We celebrated a small family reunion with Blinn and Joan. And the Hans family enjoyed skiing at Big Rock one last time this season.
What if we lived today as if it were our birthday?What if we lived today as if it were our last day?
May we become resilient optimists who spread joy and hope wherever we go. Even above the snowstorm clouds today, the sun is still shining.
Please stay safe and warm. Know that you are deeply loved.
In Christ's Love,
Pastor Victor
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