Spring has sprung and so have we!
By Pastor Hope Deutscher
I love spring – as the snow melts and the dead vegetation in my flower bed begins to be overcome with green buds of new growth. New life emerges – slowly at first and then colorful tulips and daffodils break through the dirt to become beautiful flowers.
A year ago as we entered the pandemic, I heard people say we need to celebrate Easter when we return to in-person worship. Well, we are celebrating Easter in-person and online this year! It’s one step forward to a new normal – but indeed, transformation has begun! Just like the spring flowerbed that change every year, we probably won’t be going back to the way things were but we will see new ways of doing things and new ministry opportunities popping up – just like the color pops up in new ways each spring in the flowerbed.
So what new things do you see budding this spring – in your life and in the life of our churches? How are we and how will we be transformed in new ways as a church?
We are ever-changing and transforming! During the Easter season we see that Jesus’ life changed for us! His life of ministry and healing was forever changed by suffering, death, crucifixion, and resurrection! In the life of a church and in our personal lives, we see that some things need to change; something has to die for new life to come forth.
As we enter a new season of our lives in life and in ministry, I wonder what has died and what new life is emerging for us in our ministry and mission. God may surprise us, just as we are when the flower beds burst with new colors in the spring – and that is exciting! May we enjoy the new seasons as they come!
God’s peace and blessings to you,
Pastor Hope Deutscher
Other Sermons/Resources:
We Have Hope in a New Year and in the Good News of Christ
We Are A Transforming Church
Road to Emmaus Wellness Guide by Portico Health Benefits
Join an 8-week journey with the disciples on the Road to Emmaus as you contemplate your own well-being.
Do not be afraid! He is Risen! Sermon, April 12, 2020
We are Easter People Living in a Good Friday World (April 2020 Newsletter Article)
Contemplative Practices During Times of Anxiety
Faith Over Fear Sermon, Living Grace 3/15/20
By Pastor Hope Deutscher
I love spring – as the snow melts and the dead vegetation in my flower bed begins to be overcome with green buds of new growth. New life emerges – slowly at first and then colorful tulips and daffodils break through the dirt to become beautiful flowers.
A year ago as we entered the pandemic, I heard people say we need to celebrate Easter when we return to in-person worship. Well, we are celebrating Easter in-person and online this year! It’s one step forward to a new normal – but indeed, transformation has begun! Just like the spring flowerbed that change every year, we probably won’t be going back to the way things were but we will see new ways of doing things and new ministry opportunities popping up – just like the color pops up in new ways each spring in the flowerbed.
So what new things do you see budding this spring – in your life and in the life of our churches? How are we and how will we be transformed in new ways as a church?
We are ever-changing and transforming! During the Easter season we see that Jesus’ life changed for us! His life of ministry and healing was forever changed by suffering, death, crucifixion, and resurrection! In the life of a church and in our personal lives, we see that some things need to change; something has to die for new life to come forth.
As we enter a new season of our lives in life and in ministry, I wonder what has died and what new life is emerging for us in our ministry and mission. God may surprise us, just as we are when the flower beds burst with new colors in the spring – and that is exciting! May we enjoy the new seasons as they come!
God’s peace and blessings to you,
Pastor Hope Deutscher
Other Sermons/Resources:
We Have Hope in a New Year and in the Good News of Christ
We Are A Transforming Church
Road to Emmaus Wellness Guide by Portico Health Benefits
Join an 8-week journey with the disciples on the Road to Emmaus as you contemplate your own well-being.
Do not be afraid! He is Risen! Sermon, April 12, 2020
We are Easter People Living in a Good Friday World (April 2020 Newsletter Article)
Contemplative Practices During Times of Anxiety
Faith Over Fear Sermon, Living Grace 3/15/20