Weekly Update: January 1, 2025
Word from the Pastor:
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope and pray this newsletter finds you well. This year was the first year Sarah and I literally saw the new year in and stayed up past midnight. We were able to reconnect with some old friends we had pastored a long time ago, and it was a great time.
I'm excited to begin the new year. Over the past year we have journeyed through the Epistle of Jame to get a look into Church 101. We took several months to embrace the core teaching of Jesus known as the Sermon on the Mount. Last month, through Advent we looked at the extreme and subversive hospitality that should mark the people of God, in the Book of Ruth. I want to begin this year talking about intention and look into the life of Jesus, the very one we were meant to model to and follow in the world around us.
We'll see you Sunday!
Matthew and Sarah
Cell 512-787-2429 | Email mdh1199@gmail.com
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Upcoming Events
Welcome our new Trustees - Ben Roberts and Darrell Thomas
Social Hour: Sundays at 10:00 am
Our social hour is a great way to get to know each other over breakfast tacos! We meet in the Education Building at 10:00 a.m. before the 11:00 a.m. church service.
Volunteer Opportunity
Thanks to Ben Roberts for serving in the lector position! We continue to need volunteers for this position, preferably for monthly commitments at a minimum. Responsibilities on Sunday mornings include welcoming the congregation, announcements, leading the scripture reading and the Nicene Creed. Please be in prayer about this need for our church. If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please complete this form or contact a trustee or the pastor.
Dripping Springs Helping Hands Pantry
The Pantry will be CLOSED December 23-January 6 for the Christmas holiday.
Concerns:
Those suffering with illnesses
Those battling cancer
Israel
Praises:
Families, friends and neighbors!
Beautiful tree work on church grounds
Our Nation
Gatherings & Neighbors
Family Reunions
Events where we can be "church" to others
We are sorry if we have missed any prayer needs. Please let us know by sending us an email. Your updates to the prayer list are appreciated.
Our trustees are Shelby Eckols, Craig Glanville, Darrell Thomas, Ben Roberts and David Younger.
God's blessings and love to you,
Driftwood Community Church