Community Church

Johan Dodge

Reverend

As I write this, more and more of our community have been vaccinated, and we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel. We are truly blessed. Now the race is on to get the rest of the surrounding area vaccinated before the new variants spread.

In the midst of this waiting, we find ourselves in the season of Lent. It is a time for reflection and confessing that maybe we have not always had the correct understanding of things.

In the Gospel lesson this week, we will learn about Peter, who was originally called Simon, and then renamed Peter by Jesus. The name Peter means rock, and Peter is at times stubborn and thick-headed. The Gospel lesson reminds us that we are all tempted to hold on to things that ultimately are not of God or the way God is actually working in the world. Lent is a time in which to unlearn what we have learned and to let go of the lies we have been told or have told ourselves that up come empty before God. It is a time to pray that God’s Holy Spirit will fill us with his love for all of the world.

If you have been caught up with thoughts recently, join Community Church via Zoom on Sunday at 9:50 a.m. for live worship and fellowship. Call the church office or email leisurewccsue@ yahoo.com to receive a Zoom link. Those who don’t have a computer or Facebook can call (562) 431-2503 and listen to the weekly message beginning Sunday evening.

Easter is on Sunday, April 4, and Community Church hopes to open for those who can show they have been vaccinated.

There is a Lenten resource available in the church office with daily Scripture and weekly prayers. Contact the church office to have one sent to you or to pick up a copy.

If you are in need without another way to address it, call the church office at (562) 431-2503.