Pastor’s Weekly Message - January 22, 2008

On My Heart and Mind…

I received this joke via e-mail, and while I have a general distaste for most internet forwards, I thought this was cute enough to share. We can all use a little humor from time-to-time.

Pastor’s Business Card : A new pastor was visiting in the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home, but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a business card and wrote ‘Revelation 3:20′ on the back of it and stuck it in the door.

When the offering was processed the following Sunday, he found that his card had been returned. Added to it was this cryptic message, ‘Genesis 3:10.’

Reaching for his Bible to check out the citation, he broke up in gales of laughter. Revelation 3:20 begins ‘Behold, I stand at the door and knock.’ Genesis 3:10 reads, ‘I heard your voice in the garden and I was afraid for I was naked.’

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Matt

Announcements:
1) Leadership Training Event: On January 30th, we will be hosting this district-wide event at 7pm. Note the change in date and venue from previous announcements. Training will be held for Trustees, Lay Leaders and members of Finance and Staff-Parish Relations committees. Let Pastor Matt know if you’d like to attend or help out.

2) You are invited to a Pot-luck Luncheon after Sunday Service in honor of Art Covey as we celebrate his tenth anniversary as our church sexton. Speak to Christine Johannessen or see the sign-up sheet in Halstead Hall to learn how you can participate.

3) Pastor Matt Curry will be at the Bishop’s Convocation, Tuesday-Thursday, January 22-24. For urgent matters, he may be reached via cellphone (914-643-2260) or email (pastor@mountkiscochurch.org).

4) Bible Study Next meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 29th “Joy Unshackled: a look at Paul’s letter to the Philippians” Led by Pastor Matt Curry

5) Soup and Soul is coming this Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6th.