When our son James was younger, and Seann and I needed to run an errand, we would ask him, “do you want to go on an adventure?”  It was cheap parenting, admittedly, but it worked.  The word adventure signals going into the unknown, taking chances, being brave.  It’s not quite what was at stake with a trip to Target, but there’s something exciting about being on an adventure, isn’t there?

Over and over again in the gospels, Jesus invites those who would follow him on an adventure.  Jesus doesn’t go on vacations or take a lot of trips, but he does go on adventures – he takes chances, goes places others wouldn’t, meets new people, and – in general – is looking ahead for what’s next.

Friends of FUMCMC, we are starting a new adventure together.  We will take chances, go new places, meet new people, and look toward the next place God is leading us.  I am so excited about what the future holds for us together, and I am grateful for all of the ways you have already welcomed me into this beloved church family.  I can’t wait to go on this adventure with you.

Blessings,

Pastor Elizabeth