As I write this from not-so-sunny S. California (57 degrees and overcast), I am still appreciative of the time away with family and catching up with friends who have moved West. I also am appreciative of our United Methodist connectional life that we can have Rev. Gayle Watson, friend AND former pastor at Locks and Kedron fill in for both Word and Sacrament. Preaching and Communion!

The scripture will sound familiar perhaps from last Sunday but it should be interesting to hear another’s words on these texts. God’s love expounded upon and our living it out can hardly grow old!

And our hymns and songs on the love of God and neighbor available in our hymnals are bountiful! I am eager to hear the worship as captured on CD when I return!

And the forecast for sunshine out West is picking up! Hope the same in both congregations!

God bless~~~see you soon!

Pastor Barry