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Dearly beloved in Christ,
Let us praise God for entering into the sixth month of the year. As we are moving forward in time, let us continue to reflect on the faithfulness of God in the halfway point of the year. The weather is getting warmer and it is important to make use of the time for our spiritual, physical and mental wellness. Throughout the last year and a half, it was difficult for all of us, let us encourage ourselves and those around us to take care of our well-being so that we can do God’s work to the best of our abilities.
As summer approaches, spend a lot of time with family and have our young ones engage well with the activities of the church. This month the lectionary highly focuses on discipleship and the church is going through a season of the Fast of the Apostles from June 16-29. June 27th Gospel portion focuses on the Cost of Discipleship. The Gospel portion of St. John 10: 11-18 is one of the ‘I Am’ sayings and it speaks about the Good Shepherd. It reminds us on ownership. The hired hand is just taking care of the sheep as a job and not with love. When danger comes they will flee and abandon the flock. Christ emphasizes that He is the Good Shepherd and will be with the sheep. Christ knows His own very well and is with His children always in all situations and seasons of life. Let us remember that Christ is with us. With His presence in our lives, the fast of the apostles should guide us to dedicate our lives fully for Him. Let us daily surrender ourselves to the Lord. Let us pray that this season of fast is a blessing for us to live as a blessing.
July 30- August 1, 2021 on the Zoom Platform the Diocesan National Youth Conference is going to be held. I encourage our youths to mark the calendars and register once it is open. This year’s conference is hosted by St. Andrews’s MTC, St. James MTC and Bethany MTC. Let us pray for them as they prepare for the conference.
Prayerfully wishing everyone a blessed Summer.
Much Love,
Jess M. George Achen.
Youth Chaplain