Psalm 46 is a wonderful Psalm of remembrance, and in our remembering strength, for the journey before us. In these days of “social distancing”, filled with uncertainty, anxiety, dis-ease, and frustration; the church offers hope, perspective, rest, and comfort.
As we continue to worship together, study together, support and encourage one another through the amazing technological tools at our disposal, I encourage you to join us for our Live Stream Services (Join us via the website or on our Facebook page):
March 31, 9:30am, (re-broadcast at 11:00)
Palm Sunday, April 5, 9:30am (re-broadcast at 11:00)
Good Friday, April 10, 7:30pm
Easter Celebration, April 12, 9:30am (re-broadcast at 11:00)
(All services will be archived on our Website and Facebook page)
In addition, the following are ways we can participate in and ensure the ongoing mission and ministry of HPCUMC:
Your Financial Gifts. The mission and ministry of HPCUMC continues and your financial support is as vital now as it has ever been. Please make your gifts in one of the following ways: Online via the website; Use the QR code; or mail your contribution to the Church office.
Daily Devotion. Pastor Cathy, Pastor Dave, and Pastor Doug will offer a live stream daily devotion: “It is Well: Daily Prayer and Praise” is offered every morning March 23 – April 18. Join us through the web site or on the HPCUMC Facebook page (To view later in the day “It Is Well” will be archived on both sites).
Follow the CDC guidelines. There is a lot of mis-information on the inter-net, be aware of and follow the CDC guidelines.
Encourage One Another. An email of encouragement, a phone call, a note in the mail, or sharing a devotion goes a long way in lifting the spirits of one another.
May the opening verse of Psalm 46 be your “breath prayer” (a short, one sentence statement that can be prayed over and over, as a means of centering oneself in the presence of God): “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”. Our prayers continue for you, our faith community, state, nation and globe. I encourage you to embrace the concluding words of Psalm 46: “Be still, and know that I am God . . . The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.” (v.10-11).
Through Christ,
Pastor Doug