And Now For Something Completely Different – Pastor Rusty

Good day to you all. It felt very strange last Sunday to have to miss worship together. It was with a heavy heart that the executive committee and I decided to suspend worship activities in our church building. It was difficult, but in hindsight it was the right choice.

We are aware that it may be difficult for many of us because we are physically disconnected from our friends and from our church community. The staff of Holy Cross Lutheran Church has been brainstorming how we can continue to stay spiritually connected with our whole congregation. It is in that vein that I’m writing to you today. This is the first in a series of blogs, intended to help keep me connected with you.

I would encourage you to check back here regularly for new blogs (written messages), vlogs (video messages), and inspirational messages. I’m excited to roll out this new way for us to connect; despite the reasons behind its necessity. Have faith and know that God is still active in the world. In the words of the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I’m making away in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.” (Isaiah 43:19) Often times, God causes something amazing to come forth following something unexpected.

You can rest assured that we will continue to keep you in our prayers; we will continue to minister to your needs to the best of our ability; and we will come together again as a community of faith stronger for what we endure together. And I look forward to the time when we can share the words of West Coast philosopher Jerome Garcia: “What a long strange trip it’s been!”

Peace out, Your brother in Christ,

Ytsur Rotsap

Let us pray, “Good and Gracious God, you are our rock and our salvation. Although we experience times of discomfort or anxiety; we pray that you send your spirit to calm our troubled hearts. Give us the assurance we need so that we may come to the day when normalcy returns to our lives. Through your son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”