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Update from Pastor Wes |
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09.01.2022
My Dear Sisters and Brothers,
It is September, the summer is coming to an end, school will be starting soon and that means that the church program year is about to go into high gear.
Although I was laid up at home on a medical leave the work of the Church continued in a seamless fashion. The Elders and others provided pulpit supply, we welcomed Cassie and Matt Monaco as new members and a host of folks gave of their time and talents and treasure to “Take Grace Beyond the Walls.”
Through the summer we updated the sanctuary sound system and the AV and Music Teams have been working hard to learn and adapt to the new equipment. Under the direction of Chad McBroome many volunteers helped to update the church playground. Donna Albright, Kerry O’Brien and Becky Mugge and their team of volunteers hosted our first full-day VBS with a Spanish language component that had over 100 kids participate. This was followed by a Community Block Party led by Stephanie Maragoudakis and her team. During the summer our Youth Group, led by Craig Paquette and Cassie Monaco went on a mission trip and returned with a new and renewed love for Jesus. We also were visited by our missionaries Bill and Kathy Martin (Senegal) and Connie Curilla (Haiti). Along the way, with the skills of Karen Haslem, Kristin Cash-Holland and Erin Godfrey the downstairs children’s wing was beautifully painted, classrooms were upgraded, and the Fellowship Hall was transformed into the Family Room.
It is a remarkable thing to be a part of a church family where you can witness the Spirit of God moving in his people. It is this same Spirit that is at work in those who are stepping to serve in the coming month. Starting on September 11th Grace Kids! will be starting up again during our time of worship. On Thursday, September 15th in the evenings we will be hosting AWANA (for children from 3 to four years old through 6th grade), as well as PURPOSE, the Youth Group for 7th through 12th graders, and community groups for adults. Finally, on Sunday, September 18th not only will we be baptizing three followers of Christ, but we will be starting our Fall schedule. Adults, children and teens are invited to attend 9:00 am Community Groups, followed by 10:00 am Worship Service and a 11:00 am Fellowship Hour.
So… again I find myself praising God for all that he is doing through His people. As we go forward let us do so in prayer, remembering that we serve in obedience to Christ’s calling, empowered by the Spirit and all for the glory of God. May we act on his behalf for the encouragement and equipping of the saints and with hearts that desire that all would come to faith in Jesus.
A Brother in the Lord,
Wes Smith
Pastor
My Dear Sisters and Brothers,
It is September, the summer is coming to an end, school will be starting soon and that means that the church program year is about to go into high gear.
Although I was laid up at home on a medical leave the work of the Church continued in a seamless fashion. The Elders and others provided pulpit supply, we welcomed Cassie and Matt Monaco as new members and a host of folks gave of their time and talents and treasure to “Take Grace Beyond the Walls.”
Through the summer we updated the sanctuary sound system and the AV and Music Teams have been working hard to learn and adapt to the new equipment. Under the direction of Chad McBroome many volunteers helped to update the church playground. Donna Albright, Kerry O’Brien and Becky Mugge and their team of volunteers hosted our first full-day VBS with a Spanish language component that had over 100 kids participate. This was followed by a Community Block Party led by Stephanie Maragoudakis and her team. During the summer our Youth Group, led by Craig Paquette and Cassie Monaco went on a mission trip and returned with a new and renewed love for Jesus. We also were visited by our missionaries Bill and Kathy Martin (Senegal) and Connie Curilla (Haiti). Along the way, with the skills of Karen Haslem, Kristin Cash-Holland and Erin Godfrey the downstairs children’s wing was beautifully painted, classrooms were upgraded, and the Fellowship Hall was transformed into the Family Room.
It is a remarkable thing to be a part of a church family where you can witness the Spirit of God moving in his people. It is this same Spirit that is at work in those who are stepping to serve in the coming month. Starting on September 11th Grace Kids! will be starting up again during our time of worship. On Thursday, September 15th in the evenings we will be hosting AWANA (for children from 3 to four years old through 6th grade), as well as PURPOSE, the Youth Group for 7th through 12th graders, and community groups for adults. Finally, on Sunday, September 18th not only will we be baptizing three followers of Christ, but we will be starting our Fall schedule. Adults, children and teens are invited to attend 9:00 am Community Groups, followed by 10:00 am Worship Service and a 11:00 am Fellowship Hour.
So… again I find myself praising God for all that he is doing through His people. As we go forward let us do so in prayer, remembering that we serve in obedience to Christ’s calling, empowered by the Spirit and all for the glory of God. May we act on his behalf for the encouragement and equipping of the saints and with hearts that desire that all would come to faith in Jesus.
A Brother in the Lord,
Wes Smith
Pastor
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