This Sunday:

"Beyond the Grave!"

Luke 24:13-35

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

Good afternoon friends,

Patti and I are back from getting our “newborn baby fix.” We got to meet and hold our newest granddaughter, Nell Walker Erickson, and to spend time with her big brothers and sister and their parents! During our visit I was reflecting on the importance of family. I also thought of my friends who do not have close relational ties with all or parts of their family. I am reminded of how important it is for us to be family together – both physically and spiritually! When confronted by family members that thought that he had gone crazy, “Jesus asked, who is my family? Whoever does the will of my Father is my mother, my brother, and my sister.” You, my brothers, and sisters in Christ are my family, and I am so appreciative of your partnership in the gospel of the crucified and risen Christ.

Just a quick reminder that our “Fourth Sunday” is not this weekend but next weekend, the 30^th of April. This Sunday we will look at the “Walk to Emmaus” (Luke 24: 13-35) and we will delve into the theme: “Beyond the Grave!” Join me this Sunday at 10:30 am for worship. Next week we will look at the Good Shepherd story from John since it is “Good Shepherd Sunday.”

Pastor Steve

• Prayers for quick and complete healing for Pat Andrews.
• Prayers for full healing and strength for Mary Cole following a fall and bump to her head.
• Prayers of thanksgiving for Max and Kristen's new home.
• Prayers for healing, strength, and peaceful sleep for Ezra who has been suffering from mental illness for the last 3 months.
• Prayers for the daughter of a dear friend of the Ostrand's, McKalette, who is undergoing surgery for uterine cancer. Prayers that the surgery goes well and she receives good results.
• Prayers for healing for Darby and Clint as they are recovering from Covid.
• Prayers for all affected by the shooting at Covenant School in Nashville, as we remember those who were lost and their families as they grieve the profound loss of their loved ones.
• Prayers for all young parents, for patience, peace, and overflowing love in their homes.
• Prayers for Sharrol, who has cancer, that she would feel peace and strength.
• 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.
• Prayers for pain relief, comfort, and endurance for Sheri Hanchar as she seeks care and treatment to restore her knee following a recent injury.
• 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.