FROM THE DESK OF THE PRIEST-IN-CHARGE

Dear friends in Christ,

For the past two weeks I have given you some idea of what the devil might include if he had a creed. The first was, "It makes no difference what you believe as long as you believe something." The second was, "I am only one person so I don't count."

The third which I want to have you consider today is, "That is just the way he/she is and you cannot change them." To accept the concept that a person cannot change is to accept all the racial and ethnic stereotypes. It also flies in the face of all that Jesus teaches us in the Bible. He changed Peter from a fisherman to a fisher OF men. He changed sinners into saints. Paul was changed from a persecutor of Christians to a leader of the church. Every day we see how God changes people. God uses you and me to implement change. The church is all about change--changing you and me into the servants of God.

Peace,

GJK

P.S.

During Advent it is a tradition in many families to use advent wreaths. We will be making some this coming Sunday, November 28, 2010. As the wreath is lit in your home, may I suggest one of the following prayers: 1.Come Lord Jesus be our guest and may all our gifts to you be blessed. Amen. (This is good for smaller children to learn.) 2. God is great. God is good. And now we thank Him for our food. Amen. 3 Lord, keep us mindful of the needs and wants of others. Bless this food to our use and us to your loving service. Amen.