OTTERBEIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Sunday evening we had our Administrative Council meeting and many reports were very positive. The Trustees have solved the water problem in the church basement and continue working on the necessary repairs, United Methodist Women continue to be active and supportive of our church, the Youth are regularly meeting and growing in faith, the Food Pantry continues to service needy families, Just Another Tuesday also continues to be successful, and the worship committee will be working on Easter Services. What was alarming at this meeting was the report by the finance committee. The financial support for our church has been short for two months in a row. It appears that our offering is not meeting the financial needs of our church at this time.

I believe through faith God will turn this around.

John 3:16 says, “For God so loved the world he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

On my desk I have a calendar that has a picture of taking an offering in church with the caption saying, “Jesus paid it all!”

When we look at John 3:16 and the cross, we can conclude that both God and Jesus Christ have given us their all.

Where would we be today if God and Jesus gave nothing at all for you and me?

This is just food for thought.

Peace be with and remember your church family in your prayers.

Pastor Harry

Directions:

Otterbein United Methodist Church is located on the corner of 7th & Kansas. We are located east of the hospital and south of Main Street on Kansas Street.