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We're Supposed To

10/14/2020

 
Anna, from Frozen 2, holding Olaf, a magic snowman.Anna holding Olaf, a magic snowman, while singing.
My kids are really into the movie Frozen 2. I love the movie; I saw it twice in the theater (joining Gladiator and E.T. as the only other movies I've seen multiple times in the theater). While there are many aspects of this movie I would gladly discuss with you, the movie has a song at the beginning:

  "Yes, the wind blows a little bit colder
  And we're all getting older
  And the clouds are moving on with every Autumn breeze
  Peter Pumpkin just became fertilizer
  And my leaf's a little sadder and wiser
  That's why I rely on certain certainties"


There's a lot of change right now in my life. My son is doing schooling online, my wife is a full-time consultant, my parents got rid of their vehicle they bought when I was in college, handbell rehearsal is socially distanced, and choir hasn't met yet. Not to mention I'm now a den leader for my son's Cub Scouts and a homeschool teacher for my daughter.

Not only in my life is there change, but looking outward we have an election coming up (I'm not sure if you've heard about it). We are planning on coming inside for worship soon. Winter is coming. These things are all bringing change in some way. This is good. We are supposed to change. Change brings growth.

A caterpillar saying to a butterfly,
While change is good, the above lyrics from the Frozen 2 song do not end there. There are some certain certainties in life that will not change. In fact, the name of the song is "Some Things Never Change." While you will have to watch the movie to find out what their singing about, the one thing I know will never change is that God loves us no matter what and is there right beside us throughout all the change. 

There is a lot changing in life and God is along for the ride. So go ahead and embrace that change, because God is right there with you.

Sean Johnson


Judy Gross
10/15/2020 12:07:45 pm

Thank you, Sean for working so hard on our transition. Your hard work and dedication to bring us continued worship experiences is deeply appreciated. God's Blessings.

Sean
10/18/2020 08:59:02 am

Thank you, Judy. I can't wait to see what the next step is!

Ann
10/15/2020 01:02:24 pm

Thanks Sean. Great message. Blessings🙏

Sean
10/18/2020 08:59:17 am

Thank you!

Margaret Jenkins
10/15/2020 01:22:03 pm

So very well said Sean. Haven’t been able to attend church down here yet and I look for dwarf to all of St Luke’s news

Sean
10/18/2020 09:00:06 am

I wish you all the best in your new place! And I hope to see you again when you can visit!

Phyllis Kilmer
10/15/2020 01:27:43 pm

Love the message ❤️ Hard on so many right now but we will get through.
Many thanks for all you do at St.Lukes; recording, music, replying to our comments during service 😊etc. we all appreciate you so much because you make things work.

Sean
10/18/2020 09:01:51 am

Thank you! I keep thinking back to Jim's message last week on St. Luke's Stories during worship. We may not have been here before, but St. Luke's has gone through this before. It gives hope and promise of an end.
Blessings to you!

Diane M LaFontaine
10/15/2020 02:34:20 pm

Love the thoughts and the caterpillar to butterfly graphic! We need reminding of that daily.

Sean
10/18/2020 09:02:35 am

The first time I saw that graphic, I was blown away.


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