Each year as we turn the calendar to May, I am reminded of the familiar adage: "April showers bring May flowers." Each time I remember that old familiar saying, I am reminded that both sunshine and rain are needed for flowers and plants to grow.
This month, we begin a new sermon series entitled "Growing." We'll look at how God grows us in trust, wisdom, love, and the Spirit as we seek to follow Jesus. Yes, as Christians, we put some effort into our faith formation and spiritual growth, but it's God, and God alone, who gives us growth. So, this month, I want to encourage us to prayerfully ask God some big questions.
Lord, how do you want to grow me?
Lord, how do you want to grow us as a church?
Lord, how do you want to grow the impact of Union's life and ministry together?
These are questions that only God can answer. May we listen for his voice and follow his lead as we seek to grow together. As always, I would love to hear what God is sharing with you as you consider these questions prayerfully.
This month, I also hope you will take some time to pray about how you can plug into some of Union's programs and ministries. This midweek update and our recent May newsletter are both filled with opportunities that God can use to grow us in various ways.
Union Family, I love being your pastor and seeing how God continues to grow and guide us together!