The Stillness

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: 2a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; 3a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 4a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; 5a time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; 6a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to throw away; 7a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; 8a time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.. . . for there is a time for every matter and for every work. (Ecclesiastes 3.1-8, 17b)

We are coming into a time of change here at the United Methodist Churches of Seney and Le Mars. Change is always a little unnerving, but it is also often necessary. This seems to be one of those times. I realize that not everyone is aware of what is being planned, so I thought I would take a moment to explain.

Beginning May 18, Jason and I will be redistributing our duties. I will be taking over the administrative duties at Seney, and will be preaching there three Sundays a month, preaching in Le Mars on the third Sunday in the month. Jason will be preaching at Le Mars most Sundays, and preaching at Seney on the third Sundays.

The worship times at Le Mars will also be moved starting May 25. The new times will be 9 am and 10:30 am.

I would ask that you pray for the Church, and your church leadership, that this transition would be as smooth as possible.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 1.3, NRSV)