Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Oct 26

Written By Pastor Sarah Haas

Dear Beloved,

How are you as autumn feels more fully underway? What are your favorite autumn celebrations or activities? World Communion Sunday and All Saints’ Day are my favorites. I enjoy how these celebrations remind me of the ways God’s Spirit connects us with people and creatures all around the world and with and through the earth herself and all the ways God’s Spirit connects us with ancestors - the great cloud of witnesses - saints past and present and yet to come. 

This past World Communion Sunday was special to me for two new reasons. First, we had the opportunity to join in community with the congregations that share the building- St. Mary of Egypt Orthodox Church and the Sudanese Church. Second, the evening before, a long-time friend and Global Ministries staff member who has visited and spoken with Friedens before came for dinner - Elena Huegel. Elena shared ways God’s Spirit is at work through our partners in Mexico. I am grateful that Friedens is a Global Ministries congregation, and we covenant to be in prayer with and for our Global Ministries staff and partners. You can read more about our work with Global Ministries at www.globalministries.org. You can read more about Elena’s work at https://www.globalministries.org/people/elena-huegel/.

Thank you for your prayers for the world God so dearly loves. I appreciate you and give thanks for you. May you always remember that you are a cherished child of God.

With gratitude and hope,

    Sarah 

Pastor Sarah Haas

Sarah is very grateful for the opportunity to serve with Friedens United Church of Christ. She works closely with the Christian Education Ministry Team, the Treasure Seekers Ministry Team, and the Engaging Young Adults initiative. She also works as an occupational therapist in the Center Grove Schools. Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, extended family and friends, spending time outside, and reading. You can reach her at PastorSarah.FriedensUCC@Outlook.com or 317-709-5857.

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