There was a simple little plaque that hung on a wall at Frontier Volunteer Fire Company that I have always found amusing.  It is one of the most memorable plaques that I have ever seen.  It read, "There are no strangers here, just friends you've never met."  I wonder if that plaque in some small way begins to describe our church?

I continue to be amazed at this congregation's capacity to open up your hearts and homes to me.  Truly, there are no strangers here in Bowmansville - only friends that I am at the beginning stages of getting to know more deeply.  I would love the opportunity to sit down with you or several of you together over a cup of coffee where we can get to know each other better.  I look forward to our future conversations.  I don't know about you, but I can almost detect a hint of coffee in the air.

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Nick Perry