As we draw closer to the Holiday Season in which we celebrate a time of thankfulness just prior to remembering and appreciating the birth of our Savior, we thought it would be nice to observe the Thanksgiving season in a unique way.
During the month of November we will dedicate space on one of our walls in the church foyer as a “Wall of Thanks”. On this space we will hang paper, and we are asking each and every person who would like to share a thought, testimonial or drawing of what they are thankful for by using the supplied colored pencils to share.
Warm greetings to you in the name of our Lord and Savior! I hope this summer season has given you moments to slow down, look around, and remember the simple joys that God weaves into each day.
Summer is a special gift — a chance to step off the treadmill of busyness and breathe deeply. But true rest is more than a vacation or an afternoon nap. It is a quiet trust that our souls find their home in Christ alone. Jesus invites us in Matthew 11:28, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Grateful for What God Has Done — Expectant for What’s Ahead
Dear [Church Family],
As we step into July, it amazes me to realize how swiftly this year has moved. Six months have come and gone, and yet through each day, God has proven Himself faithful.
I want to pause and say, from my heart to yours — thank you. Thank you for your prayers, your service, your giving, and your steadfast love for this church. Together we have seen answered prayers, new faces welcomed into our family, lives transformed by the gospel, and seeds of hope planted in our community.
As we gather this week to celebrate Independence Day, I want to pause and remind us that freedom is one of God’s greatest gifts. We live in a nation where we can worship openly, speak freely, and gather together without fear — blessings that many around the world still long for.
But even greater than the freedom we enjoy as citizens is the freedom Christ has secured for us at the Cross. Galatians 5:1 says, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” May we always remember that true liberty is not just the freedom to do as we please, but the freedom to live as we ought — as people redeemed and called to love God and love others.
As we approach the most glorious celebration in our Christian faith—the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ—I want to take a moment to personally invite you to join us for our Easter services this week.
This is a sacred and joy-filled time when we reflect on the power of the cross, the depth of God’s love, and the triumph of the empty tomb. It’s also a powerful opportunity to extend that hope to others.
