This Sunday's Theme:

"Please, Put Words in My Mouth!"

Jeremiah 1:1-10

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

Good afternoon friends,

Thank you to those who joined in our Day of Prayer and Fasting this past Sunday! It was exciting to hear from some of you who prayed and/or fasted for the first time. Thank you for your participation, for your stories of spiritual insights and how God used this day to bring you into a new awareness of his presence. We continue to pray for the renewal of our church and school to take place in our midst!

It has been a busy week around here. We started our week with the Commissioning of our School Teachers and Staff. Those of you who were with us last week, thank you for your support of our Teachers and staff! Our Preschool and Kindergarten went back to school this week, so on Monday morning, we hosted our “Meet the Teacher” event and then on Tuesday evening we had our “Parent Orientation.” Continue to pray for our teachers and staff and that Jesus Christ would become the heart of the homes of the families in our preschool and church.

The next big announcement is that we are launching “The Marriage Course” once again. If you are interested, we will meet on Sunday evenings from 5-7 pm. Childcare is provided, and couples will receive a date night meal together in the Friendship Hall. We will listen to the teachings on the big screen in the Sanctuary and then couples will have opportunities to discuss the issue of learning, one on one. There is never any group discussion. I hope you will prayerfully consider participating.

Last Sunday for the Day of Prayer and Fasting, we focused on the identify of Jesus that comes to us through his Temptation Story. This Sunday, we will focus on your identity as we look at the call story of Jeremiah the prophet. If you like to read ahead, take a look at Jeremiah 1: 1-10. See you Sunday!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for Alecia and her son as they navigate hardships.
• Prayers that Marty, a senior friend of Jennifer Coughenour, is able to find safe, affordable housing in New Mexico.
• Prayers for complete healing for Mike Darkoch as he recovers at home from a recent hospitalization and successful transition to his heart medications.
• Prayers of thanksgiving that the procedure for baby Goldie went as planned. We pray that her heart would continue to grow and develop as anticipated.
• Prayers for peace and prognosis for Dean Ostrand.
• Shelley Chips (close friend of Debby Andrews) & their family have lost their oldest son, Ryan. Prayers for comfort and peace as they navigate this time of immense grief.
• Prayers for healing, faith, and guidance for Margie following a cancer diagnosis.
• Prayers for comfort for Steve and Michelle as well as their family following the loss of his stepfather.
• Prayers for John McKinven, brother in law of Patti and Nancy, who is battling bladder cancer. Guide John and his doctors on the right course of action.
• Prayers for effective treatment and healing for Kimi, friend of Aurien Preiss who has been diagnosed with cancer for the third time.
• Prayers for complete and speedy recovery for Sheri Hanchar, following knee surgery.
• Prayers for the Ostrands' niece, for a diagnosis of her health issue.
• We pray for Penny Estess as she meets with cardiologists and undergoes tests for rapid heart palpitations. Please bring her your healing, Lord.
• Prayers for effective treatment for Paul Collins' brain tumor. May Paul and his family stay strong and feel God's comfort.
• 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.