A
Message from Pastor Ruth
“There's
a time for everything, and the season for every activity under the heavens;”
Ecclesiastes
3:1
You might be saying:
this is the same scripture that you had in last month’s newsletter, and you
would be right. I could not think of a better scripture for this time in my
life. There is a time for everything under the sun (Son.)
As I sat at my
daughter’s camp in New Hampshire recently and watched the color in the trees
change daily, it reminded me of the seasons of God and how we need to heed
those seasons as we follow God’s leading.
On Sunday September
26th I preached my parting
sermon at Christ Community Church. Not without many tears for sure. We had a
wonderful dinner and party at the Broaster House and
were blessed by the wonderful turnout and encouragement from everyone.
It has been Pastor
Warren and my pleasure and blessing to have been able to serve the Saints at
Christ Community Church and to be part of the most amazing, loving and giving
community. We truly are leaving a piece of our hearts with each of you.
Although I know that
God has a plan for us, he also has one for you. During my last sermon I left
out the ending because I was too choked up, so I am going to share it with you
now.
During the last storm
hundreds of acorns fell from our trees here at our new house. As I was sweeping
them off the walk so no one would fall, the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart and
reminded me that inside each acorn is the potential for a tree. All I could
think of was the fact that you are all like those acorns. Inside each of you
there is tremendous potential. I can see that potential and so can God. I
believe that all of you are going to grow to great heights in Christ and that
Pastor Warren and I will be hearing great things in the future.
We love all of you
more than you will ever know but I also know Jesus loves you more. Thank you
for allowing us to share your lives and your walk with Christ. We will be
praying for all of you.
Forever you friends
in Christ, Pastors Warren and Ruth Blais
The Blais’ new
address is 21 June Lane, East Sandwich, MA 02537