This Sunday's Theme:

"Citizens of Heaven!"

Philippians 1:27-2:4

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

Good evening church!

Well, I have some bad news to share with you (at least for me). My Sabbatical grant proposal was declined by the Lilly Foundation. After consulting with the Board of Ministry, Patti and I have decided to put our Sabbatical on hold. With Katelyn and Stephen’s daughter Marigold expected by early November and with at least one anticipated heart surgery, we have decided that it would be better for us to dedicate this coming year to our family. Thank you for your prayers, and if anything changes, we will let you know.

Please join us this Sunday as we learn more about “Teach One to Lead One”, an exciting ministry with whom we are preparing to partner. Faith Murphy, the regional director for Teach One to Lead One will join us this Sunday in worship and we will hear more about this exciting ministry.

The Marriage Course is off and running and we are gathering for week 4 this Sunday evening. This week’s theme will be on “Forgiveness”, and we will be serving Chicken Cacciatore over Rice, Green Salad, Crusty Bread, and Affogato for dessert. Keep praying for God to do amazing things in the lives of these couples who are making this commitment to one another.

Join us this Sunday for worship as we gather around the book of Philippians. This book is Paul’s love letter to the first church that he planted on the European continent, in the city of Philippi. We will focus on Philippians 1:27 – 2:4 and our theme is “Citizens of Heaven!” I hope to see you Sunday!

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for Linda Brownlee who is ill with pancreatic cancer, and for her daughter Kim as she provides potential treatments and care for her mother.
• Prayers for peace for Cynthia and Tom Carsten and that their baby would continue to grow in utero.
• Prayers for a speedy recovery for Camille following a fall.
• Prayers for Eric and his family as they navigate hardships.
• Prayers for John McKinven, brother in law of Patti Kruse and Nancy Waldeck, who is home following a recent hospitalization.
• Prayers for good news and guidance for Drake as he is experiencing some health issues and will now see specialists following complications during surgery.
• 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.
• Jennifer Coughenour's mom, Lavita, has an upcoming surgery for circulatory issues. Prayers for a successful surgery and complete healing.
• Prayers for Alecia and her son as they navigate hardships.
• Prayers for complete healing for Mike Darkoch as he recovers at home from a recent hospitalization and successful transition to his heart medications.
• We pray that Goldie's heart would continue to grow and develop as anticipated.
• Prayers for peace and prognosis for Dean Ostrand.
• Prayers for healing, faith, and guidance for Margie following a cancer diagnosis.
• 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.