Holly United Church Centre

My heart burns with excitement! Sometimes the excitement is so great I can barely contain myself. Tears of joy fill my bucket with abundant love!

I have been in ministry off and on for many decades and I didn’t know it could be this good!

We don’t have people knocking our doors down in droves but we have been part of many lives transformed. I think of the many in Barrie who listen to Kool FM107.5. One said, “I’ve listened to your spot many times and that’s my vision of ‘the church’. That’s the kind of church I want!”

I am reminded of the young man who came to us, victimized by the dark side of life. In conversation he pulled from his pocket a well-worn baptism certificate. “I don’t have many possessions but this is so special,” as he held it close to his chest.

Everyday there are surprises. Passions are sparked. Lives are transformed. The Spirit is made real in new and wondrous ways!

Yes, we are small. The reality is many cannot darken the door of a ‘church’ for a multitude of reasons. I can fully understand for we of the Christian Church have much in our history that has broken trust and it’s not reflective of the unconditional love, respect, and justice-seeking that we espouse. Yet, we believe that community is vital, we humans need each other: to share laughter, to build friendships, to fill that spiritual hunger most of us experience, and to explore the mysteries of the Spirit.

It is my prayer that as you read this you may find and see the Christ embodied in all that you do, and through all you meet.

Thank you and great blessings to all!

Bev

bev@hollyunitedchurch.ca