Every year there are people who dread the milestones of life that will inevitably come. Another birthday which pushes them over the hill or a another visit to the doctor who tells them they are not getting any younger. But there are also people who look forward to the milestones and anticipate the good things that will happen. It's exciting for those who are graduating or for those who buy a new home or have a baby.

So which type of person are you? Are you dreading the new year or are you excited for what will come?

As a church we should be excited. The things that God wants to do this year have never been done before. The depth to which God wants to teach us new things and demonstrate his goodness in the world as well as in our own lives, is far deeper in relationship than we live at today. There is much to look forward to.

It is time for each us us to take a hold of the days we are given, pray for God's direction and pursue godliness like never before. This will be a year to be remembered when we remember to make the most of it.

Wishing you the best God has to give you in 2009

Pastor Rod Fair