Although not completely by design, the month of May will find out worship schedule at church a busy one. Given the winter storm we experienced on April 15th, our worship service featuring the choirs of Salem and St. Peter’s UCC, Kiel had to be postponed for three weeks until May 6th. I’m glad that we were able to reschedule the event and, once again, I strongly encourage you to be a part of the worship experience that day—especially if you like good singing.
The next week, May 13th, we will be celebrating the Rite of Confirmation, as three of our young people will claim for themselves the promises that were made on their behalf at their baptism. As we’ve done over the past few years, each class will have the opportunity to help select the music and decorate the sanctuary in ways that they feel speaks to their journey of faith. It is a big milestone occasion for them, their families and for us—their church family. It would be a good thing for us, as a congregation, to be supportive of them during this important milestone, and I encourage you to show your support.
Pentecost falls on May 20th this year and our celebration of the church’s birthday will include a Youth Service, the celebration of Holy Communion, and special music featuring our church school children and Chancel Choir. This will be a festive way for us to celebrate the birthday of the church and would certainly be another “don’t miss” worship opportunity.
Finally, we move into the Sundays after Pentecost when the House Band leads worship on May 27th at 8:30 a.m.
We’ll be closing our Eastertide and moving into Pentecost in a big way. May these remaining days of the Easter season continue to be a time of joy and renewal.
Your servant in Christ,
Rev. Jim Hoppert
