April 2024 
Easter Season
He is Risen Beloved!
Another day above ground but even if it were not, Jesus Christ arose and so will we! Praise God! Our reality is that we are aging, gracefully hopefully and because of that we had started last year envisioning our future. It is hard to conceive that only a year or two ago we did eight Friday night dinners and a Strawberry festival. We have since had to scale that back and rethink better ways to do more with less people. We are embracing less labor intensive events like concerts and family fun days to unite us and our community while raising revenues. We have learned so much during these sessions about the endless possibilities when we seek to fill a need as our beautiful church is underutilized and could be used to fill a need during the week. Prayerfully that learning and seeking will continue into the next year as you grow in understanding where God is leading this ministry. It will not be easy but nothing in life is Beloved, however; nothing is impossible for God! So continue to seek God’s guidance in all that you do. When God opens a door, walk through it in faith. Our prayers are with our Sisters and Brothers at Simsbury United Methodist Church as they deal with a street water main leak. We especially lift up Little Lambs and Ivies Nursery during the aftermath and ask God to guide them through the recovery process. On Easter or Resurrection Sunday we entered the threshold where we move from the status quo, same old stuff to a place of transforming grace creating possibilities for our lives while making space for others of all ages. Let us grow together into a Resurrection Season as we enter the threshold of Easter season. May we emerge much like a butterfly emerges from their cocoon! Let this be so Beloved! May the transforming peace and power of our Risen Savior be with you!
Onward and Upward!
Reverend Gia Lynne Hall, Pastor