Greetings!

Have you noticed that autumn has once again arrived here in sunny Florida?  "What autumn?" you may ask.  Oh yes, it's here!  Its signs may be somewhat subtle; but, oh yes, it has arrived!  Haven't you noticed our humidity seems lower (much of the time); the "oven-like" temperatures of the summer have been turned down (much of the time); and doesn't the sky seem clearer, brighter, bluer (much of the time)?  And as "much of the time" slowly turns to "most of the time", don't our spirits seem to be invigorated and energized?

Most of us here in Florida do indeed look forward to this "change of season" each year as it truly does seem to lift, energize, and renew our spirits.  If a change in the weather can do that, think about how much more God's Spirit invited into our hearts, for the first time or yet again, can energize and renew each of our lives each and every day.

So as autumn arrives again this year with its refreshing weather, I invite us all to welcome God's Holy Spirit into our hearts and lives to renew, energize and truly refresh our very souls!

Wishing all of us a blessed "change of season" for our souls,
Reverend Jerry Partney, Jr.
Pastor
November, 2011