Welcome all who are seeking information and inspiration about our life and ministry. We hear the words of the Apostle Paul: Every time we think of you, we thank God for you. Day and night you are in our prayers as we call to mind your work of faith, your labor of love, and your patience of hope in following Jesus Christ. (I Thess. 1:2) This congregation strives in all ways to be a work of faith, a labor of love, with patience and hope following Jesus Christ.
Advent Greetings
Waiting. We all experience it, and many of us don't like it a bit! Waiting sometimes brings a feeling of uncertainty and worry-when will our loved ones call; when will our babies begin to walk and talk; when will the doctor bring the diagnosis; when will we find the answers to our most heart-felt questions? Waiting may bring with it a sense of hopelessness and exasperation-when will wars in the world stop and peace begin; when will all the hungry finally be filled; when will the grieving stop and the healing begin? As we are contemplating these and other equally paralyzing questions, waiting may also freeze us into inaction and lead us into apathy-someone else can take care of the sick and hungry; those people on the streets will find a place to sleep...there must be a shelter that will take them in...they will be okay; I barely have time to fix dinner for my own family. As popular songwriter/singer John Mayer says, "We are waiting for the world to change."
As we move in to the Advent season, however, the Bible invites us to consider waiting in an entirely different context-one that moves us towards action, anticipation, and preparation. Psalm 27 says: "Wait for the Lord; Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." So, as we enter the season of Advent, in which we are awaiting the arrival of Christ, we are also awaiting something new birthed at Blacksburg Presbyterian Church as we search for a new interim pastor and then settled pastor. Rather than rushing through our lives, let us take a deep breath and wait patiently for God. Let us actively prepare our hearts and minds for the changes that will come. Let us pray for wisdom and direction that in all things God is with us. Let us care for each other, both within and outside of our church family. Let us challenge ourselves to meet the needs of those around us. Let us strive to prepare our hearts for the challenges that are ahead, and let us work together to continue the mission that is Blacksburg Presbyterian Church so that we might put waiting to good use.
An Invitation-
All who seek faithful growth, fellowship, and service as Christ's followers are welcome here. Please browse our website and be sure to contact us if we can provide more information. May God bless you and bless our world.