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Verga United Methodist Church

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From Pastor's Desk

"And a voice from the cloud said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.  Listen to him!" - Matthew 17:5b

     The voice from heaven reported in Matthew 17:1-8 suggests that when we listen to Jesus, we hear the voice of God.  The voice the disciples heard was understandable and it directed them to listen to Jesus, the beloved Son.  It is not that difficult to read the words of Jesus.  To listen to and obey those words is more demanding.

     As Christians we share the Good News that God can be heard, understood, and obeyed.  We have scriptures, nature, history, and the stories of our lives that speak God's truth.  We have the capacity to "hear" God's voice deep within our own souls.  Through the centuries faithful listeners have discovered ways to sharpen their listening skills.  Practices and disciplines increase our desire and capacity to be faithful to what we hear and know to be the voice of God.  John Wesley, our founding father of Methodism, called these practices means of grace, that is, practices that show us God's love, will, presence, and power in very special ways.

     It seems most often the voice and message of God are heard and the presence and power of God are felt when people quietly, eagerly, and faithfully pray, worship, witness and serve humankind.

     Do you want to hear God speak to you?  Polish up your practices of prayer, worship, witness and service in the life of this family of faith; and you will be amazed at what you hear from God.

     Join us this Lent as we journey toward the Cross of Jesus and the empty tomb of Easter.

Your servant in Christ,
Pastor Joyce Mooney