WEEKLY UPDATES

Dear Friends,

Maybe I should start with, "Dear NEW friends," but we share the friendship of our Lord and Savior. That makes us friends! What a whirlwind the first week has been! I've enjoyed beginning the process of getting to know you, one person at a time. I hope you will come by and say hello when I am here, which again, is, Saturday evening through Wednesday evening. (I do sermon prep and work from home in Ocala on Thursdays, but you are free to contact me). On Fridays, I observe the practice of sabbath. Except for emergencies (when you can contact me any time), please hold your Friday thoughts until Saturday. I have a large collection of texts and emails that begin, "I know it's your day off, but..."

I am preaching from the lectionary again this week, where Jesus warns his disciples, "Beware of all kinds of greed." What does it mean to possess something? Let us worship together on Sunday and find out. We are having communion this Sunday as a reminder. 

We have many tasks to accomplish, but we will take those tasks one at a time, knowing that God is over all, and in all, and through all (Ephesians 4:6). The first task will involve the history of the church. I invite you to give thanks for your church as you all begin your spiritual reflections of all the things, wonderful and not so wonderful, that make up the history of Geneva. Where you have been has much to do with where you are going. I look forward to having these conversations with you. May God's blessings overwhelm you with exceeding joy!

Peace,
Ron