This Sunday's Themes:

9:00 AM Service: "Again, I Say Rejoice!"

Philippians 4:2-9

10:30 AM Service: "We Can Work It Out!"

Philippians 4:2-9

In-person only at 9:00 AM

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

Hello Church!

This Sunday is our Annual Fall Festival and Chili Cook-Off! All proceeds go to support the school and there will be all kinds of games and activities for the children. My annual favorite is the train ride around the church/school campus. This is also the infamous night of the Chili Cook-Off. Sign up if you want to try to win the “Best Chili Award” or bring your family and some cash to purchase tasting tickets so that you can try each of the chilis. This will be a night to remember!

This Sunday is also our 4^th Sunday in October, so we will have our 9:00 service followed by our Family Service at 10:30 am. For anyone thinking about baptism, we will have the baptism class following the 10:30 worship service. Because of the Fall Festival, we will not be hosting a meal after worship, but youth will meet following the Service.

We are close to the end of Philippians and this Sunday we will look at Philippians 4: 2-9. Paul is in prison, there has been some division in the church and one of their leaders, Epaphroditus, has been quite ill. Paul had to be really struggling with all of these issues hitting ham at once.  Have you ever had a week like that? Yet, Paul’s word to the Philippian church is a helpful word for us today too. “Rejoice in the Lord always! Again, I say Rejoice!” As Christians, we are called to live in joy – even in the midst of our suffering. What are you grateful for today? If you are truly thankful, “Again, I say Rejoice!” See you all on Sunday!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for a speedy recovery from knee replacement surgery for Penny Selseth, Erika Walker's mom.
• Prayers for a quick recovery for Kristen Duarte, following recent surgery.
• Prayers of thanksgiving for the successful recovery of Lavita, Jennifer Coughenour's mom, following two surgeries.
• Prayers for a speedy recovery for Patrick Hannon following hip replacement surgery.
• Prayers for peace and guidance of care for Dean Ostrand, as well as strength for him and his family.
• Prayers for Katelyn McMahan, who is on bed rest, and baby Goldie as they await her arrival. Prayers for a safe delivery when the time comes and that baby Goldie would need minimal intervention for her heart function.
• Prayers for continued healing for Mike Darkoch following a recent hospitalization.
• Prayers for Jan Andrews (stepmother to Dave Andrews), as she has a recurrence of lymphoma. Prayers for guidance for her providers and effective treatment for Jan.
• Prayers for Seth, for healing and successful treatment of his recently diagnosed cancer.
• Prayers for John McKinven, brother in law of Patti Kruse and Nancy Waldeck, following surgery for cancer as he seeks additional treatment.
• Prayers for Barbara Bontempi as she recovers from surgery.
• Prayers for healing and hope for Roxana Mullenhoff, friend of Dave and Debby Andrews, who has not yet found relief from headaches since suffering a head injury fourteen months ago.
• Prayers for healing for Will Wartenburg who is undergoing treatment following a cancer diagnosis. We thank you for his recovery from surgery to repair to vertebrae which had fractured.
• Prayers for Sandee that she is able to experience healing for her depression as well as other health struggles. Prayers that she would find a renewed sense of purpose.
• Prayers for all young parents, for patience, peace, and overflowing love in their homes.
• Prayers for Uncle Ronnie's health and safety and for his family, that they may all feel strengthened and experience God's peace during this difficult time.
• Prayers for healing for Troy's brother in Colorado who suffers from Parkinson's.
• Matt Knopf of La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church has been diagnosed with non-hodgkin's lymphoma. Prayers for strength for him and his family as he undergoes treatment.
• Prayers for Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, as she continues with therapy.
• Prayers for Bonnie Straley’s brothers, Len and Larry and also his wife, Ann, for healing; and also Daphne and Cassidy for God’s guidance.
• Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is in need of continued prayers as he navigates his diagnosis.