This marks my first Sunday at my new appointment to the Neoga Grace, Toledo, and Etna United Methodist Churches. As such, we have a look at "New Beginnings." Today we discuss how we face change and how God helps us to move forward. Next week we will begin a six week series on Methodist roots.

Our scripture readings come from Isaiah 43:16-21; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21; and Mark 1:14-28.