Dear Friends, I don't mind getting up in front of people to preach, or lead something, or to just yack - but a simple, sincere "Thank you!" is hard. However, from the bottom of my heart thank you for the privilege of serving and ministering with you during your interim journey. You rock! Pr. Tom rocks and it has been so fun to ...
Thank you to all our voting members who attended the special Call Vote Meeting held after services at the Hazel Dell campus on Sunday, June 23. We had almost unanimous approval of the Call Letters and the Definition of Compensation forms prepared for Robyn Kistemaker and David Hively. Those documents have been signed by our leadership t...
In the second quarter, the Endowment Committee granted four requests from the money earned on the Endowment Fund: - Two "easy access chairs" (tall chairs) will be ordered that match the ones already in the sanctuary. The four we currently have are not enough for those who need them. - The Messiah Quilters received money to purchase batting for quil...
As I am writing this the nation is celebrating the annual recognition of Flag Day, our preeminent emblem of national pride. "The American flag is a symbol of courage, strength, freedom, and democracy," said the American Legion National Commander Daniel Seehafer in a statement to national news. There is, of course, a whole code of respect and proper...
Our pastoral candidates, were at the Hazel Dell campus for an informal "Meet and Greet" on June 13. Many of you were able to make it, and I think everyone left feeling pleased and optimistic about our candidates! They made a point of visiting with folks at each table during the potluck. There was so much food! Thank you all. After NOT e...