Welcome to St. Mark's United Church of Christ
Rev. George Eckstein
Welcome to St. Mark's United Church of Christ
Rev. George Eckstein
Announcement
FROM THE PASTOR
I believe it was the British author Charles Dickens who said, “there is nothing certain in life except death and taxes.” The Covid 19 pandemic truly has changed America forever. Many restaurants and small businesses have gone under financially. Many people still wear masks everywhere they go and always will. We will probably never truly get rid of the virus as it has the capacity to keep changing. We will probably continue to need booster shots. Some churches still do not sing or allow food in the building. The thing about change is we have to get used to it and learn to adapt to it. I remember the story of the woman who had long, long hair halfway down her back and one day went to the beauty salon and had it cut very short. That night at the dinner table her husband was very quiet. The daughter said, “Dad, what do you think of Mom’s new hair style?” The husband replied, “if your Mom had worn her hair like that when I met her, you and your brother would not be here right now.” Yes change is hard. And the older you get the more you dislike change. But there is good news. Hebrews 13: 8 says “Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today, and forever.” God’s love, grace and strength is available 24/7 no matter what happens. Earthly leaders change, societal norms change, but God will always be in control. Remember the hymn “In the Garden” “and he walks with me and he talks with me, and he tells me I am his own. And the joy we share as we tarry there, none other has ever known.”
Blessings, Pastor George