The arrival of spring catches me by surprise each year.  It always seems new always seems to come slowly, and then it bursts into view.  It happened again this year.  I had been watching our dogwood trees, anticipating the blossoms that would soon be seen.  Deborah and I went out of town for a weekend and when we returned the trees were filled with new flowers.  What a beautiful and welcomed sight!

I see the same tpe of event happening at Central.  The Church is beginning to blossom.  Those of you who have been here a long time can doubtless say, "We've seen springtime before."  Perhaps you have but taht does not negate the beauty of this particular springtime.  For me, this is the most beautiful spring ever.  New families are bringing a freshness that I have not before seen.  Believe it or not, some of the established members are sprouting new growth and blooms as well.

Whether you have been a member at Central a long time or if you are a new attendee thinking about membership, this is a very good time to be a part of a vibrant, vital Christian community.  In response to the call of God we are moving forward; reclaiming our Christian heritage, our spaces and being renovated as a people to the glory of God.  Each person here is important to the process of being who we are called to be.  Your gifts, service and your dreams are essential to our congregational life.  God intends to transform us into Christians who bring hope and renewal to our world.

This is springtime at Central.  We are beginning to blossom.  We are being filled with new life: Thanks be to God!

Grace and Peace,

 

David