Dear Peacemakers,
As I sit here, trying to finish the sermon, I am reeling from today’s news of the sudden death of 26 year old Zachary Day, a young man, whose family members were charter members of Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Montgomery, AL. I’m reading about the famine in Somalia and the acts of terror in Norway. And the scripture I’m preaching on says, “All things work together for good for those who love God.” It teaches that the Spirit groans with us with “sighs too deep for words.” It says that “nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” I encourage you to study the scripture (see attachment) prior to Sunday’s worship, as it is a rich resource for our faith.
Pray for our youth, who are completing conferences and returning home Sunday night. Pick up school supplies or backpacks for the children of Beth-El Farmworker Ministries. Remember that we will have the opportunity to give blood on Sunday after worship and until 1:30. See the attached invitation to our first VBS and third Musical, Lightshine.
Let us continue to prepare for our Wills Emphasis Sunday. I challenge you to view this video online, whether you are able to attend our Wills Emphasis Seminar at 11:30 or not. You can make a difference for Peace for years beyond your own life. However, you can be certain -- no one will pressure you to make any decisions. This seminar is purely informational. http://www.presbyterianfoundation.org/WillsEmphasis.aspx
Peace be with all of you,
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