02.05.2026
This Sunday is the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany. We will continue with this section from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount where He teaches about the roles and responsibilities of His followers. He tells them they are the “salt of the earth” and the “light of the world,” emphasizing their (our) influence and the importance of living in a way that reflects God’s values. Jesus also makes it clear that He did not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them. He stresses that obeying and teaching God’s commandments is essential, and that righteousness must exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees to enter the kingdom of heaven. My sermon title is “You Are.”
I was excited today to see that next Tuesday it is supposed to be 48 and sunny. We still have some cold weather to get through but I am thankful it is starting to get better. Our weather looks good for our Chrysalis flight on the 14-16 of February. I wanted to invite you to send a note of encouragement to our 4 youth from Darrtown that will be attending. I will be there all weekend as Spiritual Director and looking forward to them receiving the gift of this program. If you would like to write a note, you do not have to know them personally to give them a card of encouragement. The 4 youth that are going are Damian H, Donovan H, Cori R, and Noah T. You can give them to me or Blaine, and the deadline is Sunday the 15th. Blaine will bring them to us Sunday evening on the 15th.
Ash Wednesday will be observed on Wednesday, February 18th, with a service of Holy Communion and imposition of ashes at Darrtown UMC at 12 Noon. A Grilled Cheese and Soup Lunch will follow. A sign-up sheet will be in the fellowship hall for needed soup. If your schedule does not allow for noon, we will have an evening service at Ross Community UMC at 7pm. You are welcome to Invite others who might like to join us for this wonderful beginning of the season of Lent as it has been my experience that not every church observes this special day. All are welcome.
During the 9:00 am service, we are blessed to have Volunteer teachers who provide wonderful lessons for our children. If you are interested in teaching on one of our Sunday’s, there is a sign- up sheet in the fellowship hall. See me for more information.
Thought for the week: “Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.” – Saint Augustine
Blessings,
Pastor Chris
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