Hello, my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ,

 

September is here, and with it comes that familiar shift back into the swing of things. After the slower, quieter pace of summer, life begins to move again — school buses return to the roads, backpacks gather by the door, and families settle back into routines that feel both steady and new. In our church life, that same sense of movement is returning. Sunday School is starting up, confirmation is beginning again, and our building will soon be filled with the sounds of learning, laughter, and community.

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Here in our rural community, September also means harvest. The fields are changing, the combines are warming up, and many of our families are preparing for long days and late nights. Harvest is a season of hard work and deep hope — trusting the land, trusting the weather, and trusting that God will provide what we need. As we enter this busy time, my prayer is that everyone stays happy, healthy, and safe. Please take care of yourselves, look out for one another, and know that your church is praying for you.

 

For our Sunday School families, I’m excited to welcome your children back into a space where they can learn, wonder, and grow. For our confirmands, this month marks the beginning of another chapter in your spiritual walk. I’ve been working closely with parents and students to shape a schedule that supports your growth, your questions, and your connection to our church community. It is a joy to walk alongside you.

 

And for all of us — whether we have children in school or not — September is an invitation. An invitation to re-engage, to reconnect, and to step back into the rhythms that ground us. Worship, fellowship, service, prayer… these are the things that steady us when life gets busy and remind us that we don’t walk alone.

 

May this month bring renewed energy, steady routines, and a deep sense of God’s presence in every new beginning.

 

Blessings to you in this full and beautiful season from your Sister in Christ,