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And Jesus Moved Into the Neighborhood!

Welcome to Holt United Methodist Church!

“Committed to Knowing and Sharing the Love of God,” are the words guiding us as we seek to understand the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

Forgiveness a beautiful word and one of the toughest words for us to offer and receive in a multitude of situations. How do we receive forgiveness if we do not know who harmed us or if reconciliation is refused? How do we forgive ourselves if the grievance was too great? “I am sorry” and “I forgive you” are two words that give us insight into the amazing grace and love of our Creator, Forgiver and Sustainer of Life. As we learn to seek forgiveness and to forgive, we understand more fully the gift God has given to us through his Son, Jesus Christ. Psalm 32:3-4 remind us that if we carry the burden of sin, then we live with a deep pain. “While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer.” But if we acknowledge the sin (the grievance) then we can find ways to release it. “Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I do not hide my iniquity; I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,” and you forgave the guilt of my sin.” Psalm 32:4-5

We are reminded as we study what it means to forgive and to be forgiven that our Savior, Jesus Christ offers to us the most blessed gift. Even if the world won’t forgive us our Jesus loves and forgives us. There is nothing in heaven or on earth that can separate us from our God’s amazing love and grace. Likewise, there is no better model, than Jesus, who died for us while we were yet sinners, that we can reflect in our daily lives.

Forgiveness- forgiving others and allowing ourselves to find peace even when it is not offered from the world, is a journey. I hope you will consider joining us in person on Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00AM or on Facebook Live at 11:00AM.

Join us as we work together to bring out the best in one another as we seek to be who God has called us to be. May we continue to seek God’s leading through the Holy Spirit that we might have the strength to create glimpses of the Kingdom of God in our neighborhoods.

In Christ, Rev. Anita K. Hahn