Like A Phoenix, Albright UMC Rises From The Ashes!

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I'm happy to report that Albright UMC, my church, has finally begun building a new sanctuary. If you are interested in seeing the construction progress check out the church's website. The address is:

www.gbgm-umc.org/albright-mishawaka/


Here is a poem I wrote for the occasion. I hope it encourages and cheers you very much!


Albright UMC:
Two Years After The Fire

After the storm, came the fire, and life was never again the same.
Two years after the fire, came the flame
burning brighter and higher than before,
igniting within the souls of seasoned prayer vets the commitment to stand in the war
to end all wars. Today, the Light of God’s Son attracts like a moth drawn to flame,
the innocent, hungry and lost to the Power of reconciliation through Jesus’ name.
We see The Word of God satisfy the yearning thirst for more
of the intimate oneness found in a relationship with Jesus Christ, the Lord;
as a new building rises like a phoenix from the ashes of the previous one’s pyre,
we can honestly say, “Thank God for the fire!”
Even as an unstable economy rocks the nation,
it is the faith of those who stand now that will light the way for new and future generations,
providing Hope for the entire human race,
by demonstrating God’s Love, relying on His Strength and living moment by moment in His Grace.

Written by:
Belle Anne Leslie

Written on:
September 29, 2008

Scripture References:
Ecclesiastes 4:7-12; Isaiah 66:7;
& John 3:16-17

Next month I will share some reasons to be thankful, in honor of Thanksgiving Day!