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April 24, 2024

Dear Friends:

This Sunday, I’ll be reflecting on Psalm 98. It’s interesting what poetry does to us. It evokes something within us. And when it is set to music as this psalm probably was, it speaks to our souls. It calls forth something from deep within us.

The Psalm begins, “Sing to the Lord a new song!” This is not a unique invitation: (See also: Psalms 33:3, 40:3, 96:1, 144:9, 149:1, Isaiah 42:10; Revelation 5:9, 14:3). The early Christians chanted this psalm as a hymn about the Christ to express their joy at having found a king who brought salvation instead of oppression and misery. In 1719, Isaac Watts transformed the psalm into a hymn for Christmas - Joy to the World - celebrating the decisive reign of God coming in Christ.

As you reflect on the Psalm this week, what stands out for you? How does it leave you feeling? What might God be saying to you?

See you Sunday!

Grace and Peace,

       Joe

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

• Choir Rehearsal - Tuesdays at 7 pm in the Sanctuary

• Joyful Ringers Rehearsals - Wednesdays at 9:30 am in Sanctuary

• Prayer Meeting - Wednesdays at 1 pm in Pastor Joe's Study

• Wednesday Night Activities - dinner at 6 pm followed by group activities at 7 pm

• Helping Hands - Thursdays at 10 am in the Knox Room

• Quartet Bell Choir Rehearsals - Fridays at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary

• Quilting Class - 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 9 am in Fellowship Hall