But Ruth said, “Do not press me to leave you or to turn back from following you! Where you go, I will go; where you lodge I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God (Ruth 1:16).”
Ruth left all she knew and went with her mother-in-law to a foreign land to discover a new future. God goes with them and sustains them through the changes in the new land. The world experiences constant change and transition. Moving to a new city, for example, can be filled with joy and uncertainty. Joy to discover new places and see things for the first time and uncertainty about how things work. The changes that can come with transition can be both exciting and difficult.
During this time of transition at University Lutheran and Lutheran Campus Ministry, time is our friend. This time is important to pray, study the scriptures, grow in relationship with each other and with our neighbors. We continue to be centered in Christ in worship. Our church forums offer opportunities to get to learn and grow together as the body of Christ in this place. As part of the transition process, our transition team will be installed on Sunday February 25. I hope you will join us to pray for these leaders. Please keep them in your prayers as we begin this important work together. We look to come to terms with our history, see God at work today and discover who God is calling us to be in the future.
If you have any thoughts or questions, please reach out to me. I would enjoy having a conversation with you.
In Christ’s service,
Pastor Arhiana
Interim Pastor