Barre Congregational Church
Home30 Park Street
Barre, Massachusetts
This Month's Message From Pastor Margaret - continued
despite our differences. As you read this, I trust that you have also had the support of
parents, grandparents, or other adults who have been present for you in these significant
ways.
Although our parents or guardians have provided support within the family environment,
it is important to recognize that God is a universal presence for everyone, regardless of
our unique differences and diverse cultural backgrounds. In God's view, we are valued
individuals who deserve love and care. We all have a purpose in this life, and no one must disrupt that purpose by behaviors and actions that prevent God's children to fulfill their purpose. The greatest gift we have is the love God has for us, and the patience and a listening ear when we pray and cry before God. Therefore, we must love one another the way God loves us. It is important that the love of God is channeled through us towards others, expressed through kindness and tranquility. This ensures that everyone can experience peace and joy throughout their lives.
As a church family, we have a special call and responsibility to embody God's way of unconditional love and peace. We are called to see everyone as God's children in the same way God is a God for all of us. We must support and respect each other. We are called to let go of the things that stand in God's way to fulfill God's will in our lives, the turbulence of anger, and hurtful attitudes. We must allow God's light to shine through us to all those around us, and others will want to come closer to us as a church community. It is crucial to give God a chance in our lives and in our churches in this day and time where darkness has surrounded and infiltrated our spaces. Let us all surrender to our God Who is a God for all of us in this world.
Peace and blessings,
Pastor Margaret Keyser
