Elmer United Methodist Church
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Last Updated
02-01-12

 

 

 

Pastor's Corner

“Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters…” Isaiah 55:1

    Most of us at least have periods of our lives in which we thirst and hunger. Often we hunger and thirst without knowing what could satisfy our emptiness. We do risky behaviors, take trips, go shopping, collect more stuff or fill our lives with activity, seeking to satisfy the thirst of our souls. If we are fortunate enough to discover the real cause of our thirst, we find it is a spiritual thirst.  Psalm 42 speaks of this longing:

 “As the deer pants for streams of water,

so my souls pants for you, O God.

My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.

When can I go and meet with my God?”

    This year during Lent (Feb 22 – April 7) we will have the opportunity to discuss this problem in a small group study called BIO, Quench Your Thirst for Life. 

   As there was last year, we will have opportunities to participate in small groups. The groups have a small study guide to lead the discussions. The discussions revolve around short videos with some discussion and some dramas. This may also raise some questions for you to ponder on your own. Some people from Elmer United Methodist Church are also writing daily scripture meditations to go along with the study. Sunday morning worship will also cover related topics with the message, music and some drama to get across the point. Finally we will have a weekly fellowship supper Wednesday nights at 5:30.

   Between now and February 22 we will be forming groups. Call Leah Bucolo (609-247-8828) about the groups. February 22 begins Lent with an Ash Wednesday Service at the Elmer Presbyterian Church (Their new pastor should have started by then).  Groups will start on Sunday, February 26 and Fellowship Suppers start on Wednesday, February 29.  We will end the last week of March and have a follow up supper and worship on April 4th. 

   I am looking forward to growing together as we share together in the BIO study.
 

Yours in Christ,
Pastor Dave Repenning