WMU NEWS January 2025
As I sit here contemplating this January newsletter, Christmas is still several days away. But not taking anything away from Christmas and celebrating the birth of Jesus, our Savior, my mind does wander to the new year and what it holds.
Looking back on 2024, we acknowledge it was a tumultuous time, not only in our personal lives, but in the country and the world. We can choose to dwell on the negatives of the year-the crime, hatred among diverse groups, the injustices, the greed-all of which takes our focus off the One who created and holds together this place-earth, our home, but I choose to focus on Him.
January signifies a new start, a period of refreshing, a time to make better choices, learning from the past. But ultimately, it is a time to renew our commitment to God, to make Him first in everything we say and/or do. A time to commit ourselves to the work of His church, to be the hands and feet of Jesus. We need to be aware of needs around us whether it's physical needs or spiritual and ask God how can we help meet those needs-what will He have us do. God will provide the opportunities to service; we just need to say “yes.”
WMU-since our regular meeting falls on New Years Day, we will move the meeting to Jan. 8th, regular time and place. Hope you can be with us as we plan how God can use our group in the new year.
I feel this month’s special emphasis should be a continuation of help for disaster relief in our neighbors to the east of us. Instead of promoting a specific offering, I’m suggesting we consider, as we are able, to give to the Baptist on Mission relief effort. Much has been done to assist those adversely affected, but much remains to be done. So, give as the Lord has blessed you.
This year is bright with a new day dawning. God is that light and will illuminate the way forward into a year dedicated to Him.
God bless,
Helen