This Sunday:

"Blessings!"

Matthew 5:1-12

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

Dear friends in Christ,

After nearly three years of avoiding the dreaded covid virus, Patti and I both came down with it this past week. We are both doing better but because of the contagious nature of this illness, we have made a few adjustments that we would like to share with you.

• We are postponing the Annual Meeting scheduled for this Sunday, January 29^th until next Sunday, February 5^th after worship.
• The Piano, Pizza, Pajama Performance Party scheduled for this Friday night has been indefinitely postponed. Stay tuned for further announcements
• Patti and I are isolating at home until it is safe for us to re-enter the public space. We are thankful to have wonderful medical teams who are giving us great guidance and care during these illnesses.

We are doing well and, in the meantime, life and ministry continue and we want to encourage you all to stay faithful and hopeful. This Sunday is Matthew’s beautiful rendition of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5: 1-12). Gather and hear the “non-covid infected” team as they speak to the blessing of Christian happiness.

Pastor Steve

• Gretchen, Rebecca Kalogeris' cousin, suffers from pulmonary hypertension and was recently placed on oxygen and discussed transplant options. Prayers for best medical choices and comfort.
• Pastor Steve and Ms. Patti are both sick with Covid. Prayers for quick healing.
• David Cole's dad, Wally, recently passed away. Prayers for comfort for their family.
• Prayers for Amy's Uncle Ronnie, that he stays safe and receives the help he needs.
• Prayers for Keith and his family as they navigate some hardships.
• Prayers for pain relief and improvement for John Dahlgren as he is experiencing severe back pain.
• Prayers for Theresa Nguyen following a cancer diagnosis.
• Prayers for Miss Brooke's daughter and their family as they navigate her health and treatment.
• Kayla, Aurien Preiss' half sister in Nebraska had back surgery recently, and is still in severe pain. Prayers for pain relief and a fast recovery.
• Prayers for continued improvement for Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, as she continues with physical and occupational therapy.
• Prayers for comfort and peace for Marjorie Reese as she is entering her final stages of life.
• Prayers for healing for Jennifer, niece of Kathleen Reese.
• Prayers for health and peace for Dana Engstrom's father.
• 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.
• Prayers for comfort and healing for Sharon Dalbke, niece of Ron and Phyllis Ostrand, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.
• Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is in need of continued prayers as he navigates his diagnosis.
• Dana Engstrom, the preschool director, is battling long COVID. Prayers for complete healing for her.