Dear Church Family,

Grace and peace to you all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray this letter finds you well and that your hearts are full of His love and presence.

As we gather each week to worship, I want to take a moment to reflect on the importance of coming before the Lord with an open heart. Worship is not just about the songs we sing, the prayers we offer, or the sermons we hear—it’s about the posture of our hearts before God.

In Psalm 95:6-7, we are called, “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for He is our God and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under His care.” This invitation isn’t just about physical posture but about a spiritual one—one of humility, surrender, and openness.

When we enter into worship with open hearts, we allow God to move in us and through us. We lay aside distractions, burdens, and preconceived notions, making room for the Holy Spirit to work. An open heart is a heart that is ready to receive, to be transformed, and to respond to God’s love and grace.

I encourage each of us to prepare our hearts before we come together—through prayer, reflection, and a willingness to be vulnerable before the Lord. Let’s come expecting God to speak, to heal, and to guide. Whether through music, Scripture, or fellowship, God meets us where we are when we come to Him with sincerity and openness.

Let’s be a church that embodies true worship—not just in our gatherings but in our daily lives. As Romans 12:1 urges us, “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship.”

May our worship be a reflection of our love for God and a testament to His goodness. Let’s open our hearts fully to Him and watch as He does immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine.

Blessings and love in Christ,

Bill