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From the Pastor's Desk
Dear church,
Last Sunday, I shared a reflection letter with you now that I’ve been your pastor for 6 months (you can read my letter here). As the Good Shepherd gospel reading reminds us, a shepherd is made a shepherd by his sheep so please -- share your thoughts and ideas with me about my first 6 months here at Acacia and your hopes for the months we have ahead.
We had much to be thankful for this past month. More than 150 people joined us for Holy Week services. We came together in community for Tacos & Bingo Night, raising over $1500 for social ministry programs. Our monthly game night was moved to the garden where we enjoyed the signs of spring. Thirteen children settled in for an impromptu movie while congregants enjoyed sound meditation in the sanctuary. We opened our doors to the community for Kindness & Earth day.
In the span of a few weeks, we held a funeral, celebrated a baptism, and welcomed a new member. These moments feel so different but are reminders that our church walks through every season of life. We grieve together, we rejoice together, and we grow together.
To say this month was busy is an understatement. And these activities wouldn’t be possible without your energy, time, donations, support, and patience. And after the many long hours of planning and volunteering, I hope we all feel that the church is alive and active in God’s mission. A busy church is a blessed church.
Yours faithfully In Christ,
Pastor Tom
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