A Message from Pastor Andrea Chaumont

May 14, 2026

Dear friends, 

This Sunday, we will be continuing in the gospel of John, specifically John 17:1-11. John 17 gives us a window into Jesus’ heart. Jesus was a prayerful man. In John 17 he prays for himself as he gets closer to the cross and he prays for the believing community. 

God is community. As Darrell Johnson puts it in his book Experiencing the Trinity: “Living in the relationship at the center of the universe,” 

The living God is not a solitary God. The living God is not an isolated God. From all eternity the living God has lived in relationship - indeed, has lived as relationship. At the center of the universe is relationship.

What implications does John’s rich theology have for our lives today? Let’s explore the text together, asking God to speak a fresh word to us.

This Sunday after the worship service we will have a special opportunity in Fellowship Hall to celebrate Clare Conrad. We are so grateful for Clare’s 20 years of service to MBPPC in her role. Clare has been a kind, compassionate presence of welcome in our office. I appreciate Clare’s sense of humor and quick wit and am grateful to have worked with her these past (almost) 8 months. Please join us for cake in Fellowship Hall around 11:45am to honor her. 

Please be in prayer for these things this week:

-the PNC as they continue to review candidates for the long-term pastor at MBPPC

-the hiring committee of (Mike Stob, Sheryl Hudson, Andrea Chaumont) as we review applicants for the office administrator position. 

May God’s love overflow in your hearts and minds this week.  

With gratitude,

Pastor Andrea