Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Pastor Rhett will return to the pulpit this week to preach Mark 10:32-45 to us. James and John, sometimes referred to as the “sons of thunder” for their boldness, draw out from Jesus a central teaching on the Christian life. In Jesus’ kingdom, the king became a servant, so those who vie for power must seek to serve those around them. In our lives, though, I would guess that a good number of us still recoil from that teaching. How can I have power by bowing down to other people? Why not continue to climb the ladder and amass resources for myself to make sure that I’m alright? Praise God that our King of Kings showed us otherwise and that He upholds us as we step into service of others.
Join us this Sunday at 9:30am in person, or click here to access the livestream of this Sunday’s worship service (9:30am).
If you have a pastoral concern or matter that needs to be addressed this season, please feel free to contact the elders by emailing them.
Real Concerts: February 22 at 3:00pm (Worship Center)
The next concert celebrates “Love – thou has brought me many flowers.” The concert features Hannah Muzzy on harp, Joyce Anne Wilder on flute, Michael Wilder on clarinet, and Jake Muzzy on Cello. To request seats, contact realconcerts.us . A perfect afternoon treat during the month of love!
Women’s Wednesday Morning Bible Study: New Study Series beginning Wednesday, March 5th, at 10am
Dealing with change is never easy, often bringing disruption, distress, discouragement, grief, isolation, and temptation. Yet change also revitalizes and stretches, building character that God will use to accomplish his great purposes. Our new study book Change: Facing the Unexpected features people all through the Bible who faced difficult changes. This Bible study will help you become better equipped to rely on God as your greatest resource through adversity, new challenges, and upheaval that are inevitable parts of life.
Please let Amy-Jo know if you will be joining us by February 19.
New Church Directories
The new church Directories will soon be ready to go! Please sign up on the sheet in the narthex if you need a directory or directory page updates. If you would like an electronic copy of the directory, please contact Diane Walker in the church office.
Administrative Assistant Opening
The church office is in need of an administrative assistant. This is a paid, part-time position. If you are interested in the position and would like more information, please contact Pastor Rhett.
Prayer Requests:
Leanne Stewart: Please pray for Leanne who was recently hospitalized.
Mike Horyn and Family: Pray for Mike and his family as they mourn Ellen’s passing.
Candy Cyrier: Please pray for comfort and relief from pain as Candy recovers from surgery.
Jenny Kok: Please pray for comfort and encouragement following the passing of Jenny’s father, Dick Shaw.
Karla Van Der Molen: Continue to pray for strength and provision for Karla and Gary as they attend to Karla’s ALS and Gary’s health.
In Christ,
Jonathan Keller