As I shared before, this week we enter into the Lenten season. This year, we will use the series, “Tell me something good: Grounding ourselves in the good news this Lent,” prepared by “A Sanctified Art,” and focus on the ‘foundational concepts of Jesus’ life and ministry.

• What makes good news good?
• Can we trust that the good news is truly good, even when it challenges us?

Last week I shared with you an article by Bishop Forrest Stith, a United Methodist Bishop, titled, “Why We Need a Black History Month- A Perspective” as we celebrate the story of our Black and African American siblings. Beloveds, whatever our heritage, culture, or racial background, the story of our Black siblings is also our story, and therefore it is important that we know, learn and celebrate the story.

Anyone who knows me knew how uptight and worked up I was about last Sunday, so I am extremely grateful to everyone who was participating in worship. You all made the day amazing by your presence and contribution!

It was indeed a full morning of celebrations for us! We had the mayor and our alderperson visit us! We had two people join the church. We had more than average attendance in worship! We had several volunteers who participated in leading worship! My heart was full!