Happy New Year BUMC Family and Friends,

 

I’m excited as we venture into our new year. In recent months, we have had first-time visitors almost every Sunday and many of them are returning. I attribute this to the friendliness and hospitality that all of you extend each Sunday. Keep up the good work! I am reminded of Jesus’ words found above. When we gather in groups, I certainly feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.

 

I also want to take a moment to extend thanks. The Advent and Christmas Seasons remind me how many people it takes for our worship services to happen. All of you serve throughout the year, but the intensity of Christmas really highlights your efforts. I won’t try to name individuals because I would certainly leave someone out, but I want to begin by thanking all of the people who serve in our music ministries. With Chris and Connor leading the way, our choir, bell choir, and band performed admirably. Thanks to members of our Building Maintenance Team for putting up and taking down the Stable in the bitter cold. Thanks to Pastor Susan and all the folks who decorated the church and then helped put away those same decorations. Thanks to all of you who purchased the poinsettias that beautified the sanctuary. Thanks to the ushers, greeters, liturgists, and Advent Candle lighters. Thanks to all the people involved in children’s ministry for the Children's program, Sunday school, and for being in the nursery. Thanks to Karen for the bulletins, the scripts she prepares, and for generally keeping us organized. Last, but certainly not least, thanks to the unsung heroes of the Sound Room who make sure that the sound, the video, and the livestream are all working properly. If I omitted anyone, you have my apologies.

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Every service requires a multitude of people to make it happen. Again, thank you for your service and thank you for performing your service in a way that makes clear to the world that the Holy Spirit is among us.

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​Happy New Year,

Pastor Matt​​

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