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Doesn’t its message of amazing grace prompt us to a certain measure of reckless abandon? It urges us to reach out to others in ways that will benefit them but often might make us appear foolish.

Willimon also suggests that ministers are often “too eager to make sure that everyone understands, that everyone gets it.” This inevitably means that “too much of the obvious is explained, and too little of the mysterious is described.”

In challenging economic times for our nation we are so blessed as a church family to be caught up in what seems a great groundswell of God’s Spirit. God himself has pulled us together in a mighty, miraculous way through “The Best is Yet to Come” to now make possible what appeared unattainable. Our youth and adults are singing, playing, and ringing with such spirit and passion and are sent out on summer mission trips to share as well as grow in the faith. We are thankful for what we can do through the mission of our Food Pantry -- especially now. A new Shepherd’s Network is being formed for those who find themselves out of work.

Right now, as we have strived together as a congregation to gain a better grip on God’s Word how wonderful it is to discover that God has strengthened his grip on us!

Thanks be to God! He is truly faithful!

In His name,

                    Pastor David