This Sunday's Theme:

"Thanksgiving for You!"

Philippians 1:1-11

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

Good afternoon dear friends!

We announced that we were hosting “The Marriage Class” last week and we now have 11 couples who will be participating. This is an exciting response! Our intent in offering this opportunity is to enhance and strengthen good marriages. If someone needs additional help we have referrals to marriage and family therapists that we can make. Why is this important and how can you help?

The foundation of our church and society is built on strong and healthy relationships. When families break apart, it contributes to the sin and brokenness of our fallen world. Yet, when we press on towards a fulfilling marriage, we enter into the restoration of creation that God already has begun for us. 

This is how you can help: Pray for “The Marriage Course” and for the hosts and participants that marriages will be strengthened and enlivened in our church and school! If you want to contribute to “The Marriage Course Fund” please do so. This fund goes to help with the costs of providing materials for the participants and a meal for their night together each week. We try to make each week’s meal very special. This Sunday we will serve: Honey-Garlic Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Baby Potatoes and French Green Beans. And if you want to attend or you know of someone who would like to attend, let us know. We still have room for one more couple.

This week we are embarking on a Sermon Series dedicated to the book of Philippians. We begin with Paul in prison where he writes this beautiful epistle (letter) to the first church that he started in the Roman Empire. It is a Roman colony with a growing Christian presence. Let’s begin with Philippians 1: 1-11 with “Thanksgiving for You!”

In Christ Jesus!

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.