Transitions through the New Year

Hello all,


I hope you are staying warm on this snowy and chilly day. Be sure to check out the news below as we have some exciting transitions taking place through the holiday season and beyond!

A Message from Reverend Fred
"It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night."

This is the time of year when we are invited into a spirit of thanksgiving. Where we experienced grace? Where have we experienced love? Where have we experienced joy?

Where have we experienced forgiveness? Where have we experienced kindness? Where have we experienced a helping hand?
Some seasons it is easy to reflect on thanksgiving because of the abundance we have experienced. Our songs of thanksgiving echo through the valleys.

Some seasons it may be more difficult in that we experience major trauma, loss, or loss. Still we can discover things for which to be thankful, but the thanksgiving song may be more hushed and muted.

However you are experiencing life in this season, be open and aware of the things in your life for which you can give thanks.      ~ Shalom, Rev. Fred

A word From Rev. Fred Amborn:

Bishop, Karen Oliveto has appointed me as your interim pastor effective Nov 1 through Dec 31. I will not be changing into anything, but rather assisting you in the rimes and rhythms the parish life. I have been asked to help with the prep and carrying out of the Annual Church Charge Conference. The flow of Sunday worship will remain the same. We will have a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Service. Also, I am available, as I have been, for pastoral care. You can reach me at (406) 223-3771.

Bell Ringing
The Ministerial Association has asked that we volunteer our time to ring the bells/man the pots at Town and Country and Albertsons. We'll be doing this alongside St. Johns in Emigrant. Our day is Wednesday, Nov. 23, and our times will be from 4-5pp, 5-6pm, and 6-7pm. Please contact DeeAnn Durgan at 223-4985 if you would like to fill a slot. Money collected stays local to help the Ministerial Association fund people's needs.

Guest Pastors
This month guests include Rev. Teresa Kendall of Deer Lodge, and Pastor Fred Amborn.

Transitions
There will be a meeting Sunday, Nov. 6, at noon at Holbrook to finalize interim pastor Fred Amborn, who will lead the parish through the end of the year.

Zoom Meeting
On Monday, Nov. 7, at 6pm, there will be a Zoom meeting allowing parish members to meet the new pastor who may potentially start in January. The meeting information can be found in our weekly email.

If I could turn back time
The end of Daylight Savings Time is Sunday, Nov. 6. Don't forget to change your clock back an hour!

November WorshipNov. 06 - Weekly Worship - Communion with Pastor Teresa Kendall
8:00am - Grace | 9:30am - Pine Creek | 11:00am - Holbrook
Nov. 13 - Weekly worship
8:00am - Grace | 9:30am - Pine Creek | 11:00am - Holbrook
Nov. 20 - Weekly worship - Pastor Fred Amborn
8:00am - Grace | 9:30am - Pine Creek | 11:00am - Holbrook
Nov. 27 - Brunch, Songs, and Surprises at Holbrook at 11am
Lay-led services at Pine Creek - 9:30am

May the Lord bless you and keep you,

~ Park County United Methodist Ministries