Shaped by Miracles: Dr. Mary Spradlin

How very good and pleasant it is
  when kindred live together in unity!
It is like the precious oil on the head,
  running down upon the beard,
on the beard of Aaron,
  running down over the collar of his robes.
It is like the dew of Hermon,
  which falls on the mountains of Zion.
For there the Lord ordained his blessing,
  life forevermore. (Psalm 133, NRSV)

Wow! How abundant is our life together when we seek to love our God and love our neighbor through ministries of service, fellowship, and Christian formation. I believe one important blessing that God gives to us is the knowledge that we can participate with God in changing lives for the better.

Some of these stories may be new to you: perhaps you didn’t realize that our church was involved in some of these ministries. But, even so, please know that you are an important part of each of these ministries. Your financial gifts to the operating budget allow us to provide staff, curriculum, facilities, and “starter budgets” for the many ministries of our congregation. “Second-mile gifts,” those we give above our pledge, help make many of these ministries possible. Your gift of presence at worship on Sunday morning helps create a vibrant community where guests feel drawn to linger and return. All of the many ways that you are faithful to AHUMC make these miracles – and many more – possible. Thank you for being a vital part of this faith community. Thank you for your part in changing lives and making of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

God Bless,