Pastor's Message
January 2024
It's still Christmas, my friends, and we'll be singing more hymns about Christ's birth throughout the twelve days of Christmas.
One that often comes to mind has a depressing title, “In the Bleak Midwinter.” But when we get to the end, we have these wonderful, thought-provoking words:
What can I give him?
Poor as I am
If I were a shepherd
I would give a lamb
If I were a wise man
I would do my part
But what I can I give him
Give him my heart
Give him my heart
Evangelical Lutheran Worship #294
We don't have to be special or have extensive theological education in order to have a relationship with Jesus, and to give him our hearts. We've exchanged gifts with relatives and friends. Likewise, we've talked to those far away. We may heave a sigh of relief that Christmas is over or shed a tear that the precious time with loved ones has passed.
The greatest love of our lives, however, is with us throughout the year, even when we're feeling unwell, hurting, lonely, or scared, or when everything else has gone. Jesus sticks close to us. Our hearts are his. We have committed ourselves to our Lord.
But what I can I give him
Give him my heart
Give him my heart
I trust that you are yours all had a blessed Christmas and a joyous New Year. May God guide us all in 2024.
In Christ's love,
Pastor Ivy
Pastor Ivy Gauvin