This Sunday: 

"Press on!"

Philippians 3:12- 4:1

In-person and Live Stream to Facebook at 10:30 AM



Good Evening, Church!

When I am asked to give, I have learned to think about this request with more than just my money and financial resources. I have learned to realize that others who make the request, may also want my time. Am I willing to give of my time? Sometimes, to be honest, it is easier for me to give a little money in order to avoid the continued requests for my time. How about you?

In the church, we can give through our time, using our spiritual gifts and abilities. When you serve as a counter on Monday mornings, you are giving. When you participate in the worship band, you are giving. Ushering, greeting worshippers, serving communion are all aspects of our giving. It’s not just about money.

I read a report recently that said the pandemic set back our education system for the children in school by two years. Let me make an observation about the church. The pandemic and our response to it has also set the church back. I am not sure how far, but we are behind in where we used to be. We are not as present anymore in our worshipping or in our serving. Will that change in the future? Can we begin to recover from our pandemic mindset and place our minds on something else?

That is the question that I think our scripture for this Sunday challenges us to reflect upon. Is our mindset on Jesus Christ or is it on something else? Let’s look together at Philippians 3: 12 – 4:1 to see where Paul guides the Philippian church during their separation from their church leadership. And like Paul and the Philippian church did, let’s talk about the possibilities for ministry and mission in our midst. After all, we have received the prize of eternal life, so let’s press on and make that our goal too!

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

Pastor Steve



• Prayers of comfort for Stacey Estock following the recent loss of her mother.
• Prayers for the family of Darlene Meissner, dear friend of Ron and Phyllis Ostrand, following her sudden passing.
• Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is in need of continued prayers as he navigates his diagnosis.
• Prayers of thanksgiving that Randall, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is in good health at this time.
• Dana Engstrom, the preschool director, is battling long COVID. Prayers for complete healing for her.
• Prayers of praise and gratefulness for the power of prayer as Marsha Vanderwerff's brother, Chris, was released from the hospital to recover for 6-8 weeks before his next abdominal surgery.
• Darren, Laurie Gerlach's brother, was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He has completed his radiation treatment. Prayers for healing and good news at his follow up.
• Carl, a friend of Laurie Gerlach, has terminal pancreatic cancer. He began radiation treatments in August. Prayers for both Carl and Linda during treatment and for successful treatment.
• Prayers of thanksgiving for Ellie Kalogeris' successful heart surgery. Prayers for continued healing for her.
• Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, experienced a fall and fractured her pelvis. Prayers for continued healing as she is in rehab. 
• Prayers for comfort for Patti Kruse, her sister Nancy Waldeck, and their entire family as they mourn the passing of their mom, Lol Walker.
• Prayers for Bonnie Straley’s brother, Larry, who has Parkinsons; Len with diabetes, blood clots and depression; and Daphne and Cassidy who need God’s guidance.

• Terri Yu's surgery was successful. Prayers for a speedy recovery.
• Prayers for healing for Isy Yu following a broken wrist.
• Prayers for Mike Darkoch as he continues to recover from surgery for a broken hip. He is now back home.

• Stephen Parrish, a family friend of Judy Shelton, is dealing with a brain tumor. Prayers for comfort and healing.