Dear Faith Community Church Family,
As Pastor Don Johnson shared with us this past week from Psalm 85, we may weep over what is lost but we also can find joy, hope, restoration, and healing in the future God has for us. It starts with the birth of the reformation of our heart as we commit to one another, we resolve to delight in God, and the assurance of God’s unfailing love. We can experience and sustain revival of the hearts of God’s people with ears to listen, feet that follow, and hearts that fear God. This is a wonderful lesson on our “Called to Flourish” journey.
Pastor Ted Powers will bring us the message from God’s word this Sunday as Pastor Rhett continues to recover. In our commitment to one another, let us gather in person to delight in God through worship. If you are unable to come in person, please join us online by clicking on the following link to access the livestream of Sunday’s worship service (9:30am): https://youtube.com/live/qdwZTesd2wc
Year End Giving Statements
The 2022 giving statements have been printed and are now available in your mailbox.
This Saturday: Embracing Hope Gathering (9:30am)
The women will gather this Saturday at the Paglia’s house for the Embracing Hope Gathering from 9:30-11am. RSVP to Amy Paglia or Jenn Wright .
Men’s Bible Study (8:00am)
Men’s Bible study will meet this Saturday at 8:00am at Larry LaBelle’s home (641 Hampton Course, West Chicago). The book for the study, Deeper, is available at no cost in the narthex. The group will cover chapter 2 this Saturday.
Kingdom Prayer Small Groups: cancelled this month
The Kingdom Prayer groups for February 12 have been cancelled. We will meet again in March.
Prayer Service: February 22 at 6:30pm
Our annual prayer service in preparation for Easter will be Wednesday, Feb 22, at 6:30 pm.
Prayer Requests
Family of Jean Noorlag: Please pray for Jean’s family and friends as they mourn her loss.
Larry and Pat LaBelle: Pray for healing for Larry following a knee replacement surgery.
Austin Family: Continue to pray for Rhett, Valerie, and Charlie Austin as they recover from Covid.
Richard Kepner: Please pray for Richard (Valerie Austin’s dad) as his physicians work to reduce fluid around his heart.
Karla and Gary Van Der Molen: Pray for encouragement for Karla as she manages ALS.
Isaac Evans: Pray for Isaac, serving with SeeJesus in Uganda February 7-15
In His Service,
Tim Wierenga and Larry LaBelle