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 A Second Opinion….

           A friend’s physician recently told her to lose weight. It was sound medical advice. Yet, my friend immediately went in search of a second more palatable opinion. Seeking a second opinion when faced with a serious medical condition or a murky legal problem is prudent. Yet, we often seek a second opinion when God’s wisdom seems to be guiding our life. Many times, we feel God’s wisdom when we have doubts about where we are in life, how we are living, or where we are headed. The doubts that populate the human psyche. Tragically, we often silence those doubts. Yet, those doubts can be the very site of God’s transforming grace. Despite sensing God’s grace-inspired wisdom in our lives, we seek second opinions. We talk ourselves out of believing that God is in an intimate relationship with us. We look for evidence that suggests we can control our world. If only we had faith in our doubts. Then we would not need a second opinion. Then God’s grace could wonderfully transform our lives. Now, that is genuinely Good News.

Blessings,

Pastor Tom

Sunday is Communion Sunday

Because of the placement of chairs in the sanctuary, communion must be carried out in a worthy and orderly fashion. To achieve a sense of order and rhythm to the line-up, we have made a few improvements. The changes will be explained on Sunday.

Message from Salem UMC

Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, February 26

7-10 am

Volunteers NEEDED and Save the date

Salem is having a Pancake Breakfast. Please join them and consider helping with this event. Tickets will be available for pre-sales. Donations of bottles of pancake syrup are appreciated. Salem is also looking for a few pancake flippers! There will be a sign-up sheet on Sunday, or just call or text the church office.

Continued prayers for June Briesacher, John Rado, and Johanna Williams

Winter Bible Study

Meets Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m. at Salem UMC and from 6:30-7: 30 p.m. at the Church of the Four Seasons. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the church office. The study concludes on February 23rd.

Prayer Requests & Celebrations

At Church of the Four Seasons, we consider it our privilege to lift up prayers for you or someone you know. There are request cards and a pen on the back of the chairs in each row. Please fill out the request card. During the opening song, the requests will be gathered and at prayer time, each request will be lifted up by Pastor Tom. There will be a follow-up on each request. You can also phone or text the church with a request which will be prayed over immediately and read the following Sunday during prayer time. You even have the option to go to our website to post a request. Please print legibly and remember to include the following:

• Contact information
• Name
• Email or phone number
• Description of celebration/or prayer request

Feel free to call the office with any concerns at (219)663-7803.

You can find our updated prayer list and submit an online prayer request/praise HERE.

February Birthdays

Church of the Four Seasons

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