Pastor’s Corner – Sunday, Dec 7

Written By Pastor Sarah Haas

Dear Beloved,

Grace and peace to you in this first week of the Advent season when we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus anew!  This past Sunday we lit the candle of hope.  In another recent note to you, I was reflecting upon hope.  I am continuing to ponder hope as Pastor Marc shared with us visions from the prophets.  

How do you understand hope?  Where does it come from?  What do you do with it?  Please feel free to share any of your reflections on hope, your favorite verses or stories, or your favorite songs of hope.

For me, hope is first a gift from God!  I am deeply thankful for the gift of hope - hope helps me and guides me through each day - through my little daily tasks and the deep concerns that I have close in my heart that stretch way beyond.  I can imagine that hope might be something that I meditate on with the Spirit through 2026 and maybe also with you.  In addition to a gift from God, the words and feelings that come to me in the present moment are - Hope is praise, petition, art, advocacy, vision, and mission.  As I praise God for the gift of hope, I pray that we may grow in hope and share hope with all this season.  May you know you are a loved child of God. 

With gratitude and hope, 

Sarah

Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.  (Psalm 25:5)

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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