St. Peter's Lutheran Church

PASTOR’S MESSAGE - September

September is always the month when everything re-engages. After summer vacations and summer heat cause many things to take a break throughout July and August, September brings with it the return of activities. School and sports are in full swing. Activities in church and community that took a break for Summer are up and running again.

But just as the summer months of rest encourage us to think about how we rest in God, the return to activities in September gives us an opportunity to think about how we want to re-engage this Fall.

Do we want to jump back again, crazy and busy as always? Do we want to feel stressed and uncentered? I know I can feel that way, especially when the calendar goes from quiet to crammed in a matter of weeks.

As we enter another time of re-engaging with Fall and the activities that come with it, take some time to think about how you want to remain centered in God during this time. Is there a time that you can set aside for prayer and scripture? Do you like to quietly walk with God in nature in the evenings? Do you get centered by talking about your day with a loved one?

We all have different ways of staying centered, and we all need to take time to reflect on what that is. This goes for all of us, whether the Fall brings you many activities, or your life is now quiet, and Fall remains much like any other season of the year. Life and the world are hectic for all of us, and we need to stay centered no matter where we find ourselves.

So, as we enjoy these final days of Summer, take a moment to find your center in God. Stay steady and strong in faith in the months ahead, knowing that, amid it all, God will always be there.

Happy Fall.

Rev. Perucy N. Butiku

Coverage Pastor