Seek ye first the Kingdom of God
December 21, 2008
Happy New Year! Yes, 2009 is here. When I was a kid, 2009 seemed so far away and now we are living it. 50 years ago in 1959, the Augustana Synod was planning a new mission start in Thousand Oaks. It was to coincide with the development of California Lutheran College.
In the spring of 1960 Holy Trinity became an official church of the Augustana Synod, under the leadership of Pastor Bob Lawson. What a strong church this has been and will be.
As we enter into a new year, we are praying for Pastor Janet’s health, we are praying for guidance in our building program, we are looking to celebrate our past, and develop our future, while continuing our ministry in the present. 2009 will prove to be a challenging year for us and for our country, with a recession going on and a feeling of uncertainty looming.
In Matthew’s gospel, chapter 6 verse 33, Jesus says, “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and all other things will be added unto you”. May this be our watchword for the coming year. May all that we do be about seeking the Kingdom of God.
See you in church,
Pastor Frank
