Peoria TEC

God is Good! ALL THE TIME!

Message from Deacon Tim Blanchard, Spiritual Director, Peoria Area TEC:

I hope & pray the Lord is showering His Abundant Graces upon you & your families, despite the challenging times! Out of respect for the health and wellbeing of all of us, we’ve had to take measures within our schools, our work, and even in our Faith practices to navigate through these waters. As faith communities across the world face tough decisions about what future gatherings look like, Father Krengiel and I have been working with the TEC Lay Advisory Team to prayerfully and thoughtfully determine how we navigate through this time as a faith-filled TEC Community. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we have determined tough changes are necessary and are evaluating the possibilities for next retreat weekends. We will continue to have leadership meetings to stay informed of any changes in guidance given to us. We will update the community on any changes made through this website, on the Peoria TEC Facebook group, and on the Peoria TEC Instagram page.

In the meantime, let's contemplate this thought from Pope emeritus Benedict XVI. I paraphrase... “Jesus in not a religion, but a relationship” – & how do we build a relationship with each other? We have conversations! Conversations come in different forms...& the most important form of Conversation is “PRAYER!” So, when we have a relationship with Our Savior we TALK WITH HIM daily! It is the same for all of us, in good times & tough times...we PRAY for EACH OTHER! And our TEC community & TEC relationship will remain strong & vibrant throughout! ...So, PRAY!!!

I close with wisdom from Pope Saint John Paul II — This beloved Papa, who began The World Youth Day events, speaks to all Youth, and to all of us — “Brothers and Sisters, Do Not Be Afraid to welcome Christ and accept His power. Help the Pope and all those who wish to serve Christ, and with Christ’s power to serve the human person and the whole mankind. Do Not Be Afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ! To His saving power open the boundaries of states, economic and political systems, civilization and development...Do not be afraid! Christ knows what is in (YOU). He alone knows it!”

Although times may be challenging, OUR GOD IS GOOD, AT ALL TIMES!

Peace & Blessings to you! Let Your Light Shine!

Deacon Tim Blanchard
Spiritual Director, Peoria Area TEC