The scripture says, "rejoice in the Lord always, and again I will say, rejoice."  Through trials and tribulations we have to keep this in mind as hard as it may be.  

Don't forget this Sunday.  We will be having Mitch and Debbie Martinez speaking at the church.  Mitch and Debbie are missionaries in the Dominican Republic where they run a school, plant churches, and raise up leadership for those churches.  Please be praying for Mitch and Debbie and also pray about a special financial gift to them.  They are awesome people who really love Jesus and really love the people they serve.  We will be taking a special offering on Sunday for them.

Also, pray for Pastor Phil and Karen Harrison as they will be headed to Russia the beginning of next month.  Pray also if you are to help them financially, things everywhere are being impacted by the economy.

Have a blessed evening and weekend.  I will not be in church on Sunday so have a great service which I know you will.  One personal note.  Please pray for my Dad.  He is quite sick right now and we need direction on how to proceed.  Thank you.

Pastor Doug