Another new beginning:
After over a year of commuting to my job, I finally started my new job here for the new year of 2009. I'm glad to be at home full-time now (except for some occasional travel).
We decided in mid-2007 to move closer to our children/grandchildren. We bought our house in early 2008, but little did we know that it would take so long to get a new job here as well. I'm so thankful to friends near our old home who let me stay with them during the week while I was still working there. The rising gas prices last summer were especially hard, but having caring friends to give me a safe and happy place to stay made it a more enjoyable experience. I'm so thankful for the many prayers that led to my getting the right job in the right place at the right time.
In the midst of my joy, I cannot forget the many who are losing jobs in the current economic situation. I continue to pray for them (you) and can boldly say - "Don't give up!"
Sunday, February 1, 2009
New Beginnings (Part 1)
We sang a song at church this morning that said, "This is a day of new beginnings ... "
Since my last post, Election Day 2008, I have had some new beginnings. The first, in mid-November joined a wonderful church here. We had been attending frequently during the past year, as well as participating and visiting other churches. We finally decided that we are "at home" at Broadway UMC. Broadway actively seeks and welcomes ALL people. It is probably the most diverse church of which I have ever been a member; however, it is a prime example of why I became a United Methodist a little over five years ago. We celebrate together the things that we hold in common with other Christians, rather than proclaiming our differences with others. After all, Christianity, to me, is about unity. Jesus said the world will know we are His by the love we have for one another; and He also said to love others as we love ourselves. Broadway UMC is a church of love for ALL people.
11/8/2016 revision:
A couple of years ago (this coming Advent season) we began attending East 10th UMC, closer to our home, and are assisting with a modest amount of worship music. We continue to be members at Broadway, but they've allowed us to be "missionaries" to our east side community. We love this congregation and tremendous outreach they have in the near east side of Indianapolis.
Since my last post, Election Day 2008, I have had some new beginnings. The first, in mid-November joined a wonderful church here. We had been attending frequently during the past year, as well as participating and visiting other churches. We finally decided that we are "at home" at Broadway UMC. Broadway actively seeks and welcomes ALL people. It is probably the most diverse church of which I have ever been a member; however, it is a prime example of why I became a United Methodist a little over five years ago. We celebrate together the things that we hold in common with other Christians, rather than proclaiming our differences with others. After all, Christianity, to me, is about unity. Jesus said the world will know we are His by the love we have for one another; and He also said to love others as we love ourselves. Broadway UMC is a church of love for ALL people.
11/8/2016 revision:
A couple of years ago (this coming Advent season) we began attending East 10th UMC, closer to our home, and are assisting with a modest amount of worship music. We continue to be members at Broadway, but they've allowed us to be "missionaries" to our east side community. We love this congregation and tremendous outreach they have in the near east side of Indianapolis.
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