Pastor Patricia’s Pauses….

September is almost over and October is almost here. Children and teachers have gone back to school. Parents are trying to reestablish family routine. Grandparents look forward to the weekends when they can be with the grandchildren. Snow travelers make plans to go south for the winter.

Fall is my favorite season in Wyoming. Granted, my family and I have only lived in Wyoming for 7 years, but I love the smells of Fall, the tastes of Fall and most of all, I love the whole “back to school” that happens every year in the Fall. You see, I love to learn. It is one of my passions. I love to learn about people, about people’s behavior, about people’s Spirituality, about the bible and about God. I love to learn about different cultures and subcultures – even those that exist is small town, U.S.A. like Douglas, WY.

In my very short amount of time that I have spent in Douglas, I’m so blessed by the people who live in this beautiful town. I have checked out the library – which is just amazing, as well as the walking paths by the Platte river. All of God’s creation – from the tiniest flea to the Jackalope – is such a wonder to me! You, the people of our church, truly care about each other and seem to be very passionate about your beliefs.

And so, as I look toward Halloween (my favorite holiday), Thanksgiving and Christmas, I’m reminded that we are walking among living saints and I’m so blessed to be your Pastor at FUMC – Douglas. Thank you for the privilege and honor to be a part of your church family!