By Joyce Wiedrich
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March 6, 2025
Meridyn is writing to her colorful teddybear Strawberry what she will do to show how she grows with grace of Jesus, planting a flower bulb and learning how it needs water, sun and carbon dioxide to grow. Article by Joyce L. Wiedrich 03-06-2025 Pastor Jeannine asked the kids if they play follow the leader. She asked them to touch their nose, lift their left arm, and march in place. She noted that Meridyn was a good example to lead her cousin and little brother. Pastor Jeannine shared that Jesus told us to follow him and is the best example! She challenged the kids to always be nice and try to do something that Jesus would do. The adult sermon concentrated on Luke’s account of the Sermon on the Mount, from Luke 6: 17-26. Pastor Jeannine recalled that Paul was speaking to the Corinthians about the resurrection of Jesus. Some believers did not believe in the resurrection, and he wondered how they could disbelieve that and still believe in Jesus. Without the resurrection there is no heaven, no Christmas, and no savior. There is nothing beyond the grave, and no hope. Our lives would end in the grave with no existence beyond. She shared that we have gained the forgiveness of sin and guilt through Jesus, and we are free to live in Christ. Our lives are vibrant because of Jesus. Pastor Jeannine asked us if there is a resurrection for us. Is there an Easter? Is Christ in the grave for us or just in heaven, or is he present here and now? In Epiphany, Jesus is manifested and revealed to us. The kids learned about God’s grace in Sunday School. They came up with love and doing for others as signs of God’s grace. The disciple Paul did not always do good things, God’s grace helped him spread God’s word to others. The kids planted hyacinth bulbs which need soil, water and sunlight to grow. They had a plant to take home and water as a reminder of God’s love and grace. We will be having our pancake supper on Fat Tuesday, as the beginning of lent. This will mark the season leading to Christ’s death and resurrection. Pastor Jeannine shared that she has heard several rumors from various sources that our church is closing. No way!!!! Just to put a nix on those rumors, Bluff Point United Methodist Church is active, vibrant and very much alive! So feel free to pass on that we are present and are ongoing- so please come worship with us at 9:00 Sundays.