Reflections From Sunday Evening

What a week! Christmas at Platte Woods UMC is a great time. It is difficult to explain the spirit that is alive in our church during the Christmas Eve services. Pastor Jessica did a great job with the children/family service this year. The joy of family was evident. Pastor Curtis led two NEXT style services and was a blessing to all in attendance. We also introduced Mat Thornton (NEXT worship music leader) to the spirit and enthusiasm of PWUMC. It was my joy to preach to the remaining congregations. Joy to the World! To follow our Christmas celebration we had a great time this weekend. Today was a "family worship" day. We welcomed our children who generally spend the hour in Sunday School to "big people church." They added yet another blessing. Now we turn to 2014. I fully anticipate another great year of serving Christ and bringing people into relationship with Jesus. One other thing...Thanks to Mike Hoffman and Nelson Hopper and Keith Milburn for reminding us where we stand in the capital campaign. We have 2.8 million dollars in hand which represents 40% of our 7 million + pledged! Amazing. It's been a good day. I hope you've had a great day too. steve