Rest in Your church

Yesterday, we had a wonderful restart of our afternoon school program! We are calling it 'Fabulous Friday.' With 8 children and 7 adults gathered together, we felt a warm spirit filling our hearts. We all survived Covid, the flu, pneumonia, snowstorms, and the bitter cold of January! I hope we can share that same warm spirit during tomorrow’s service. Today, I visited Debbie and Kempton Coolong. I learned that their families have grown up in Patten and in our church for generations. Personally, I am so grateful to Debbie for creating our church history book. It has helped me understand our church so much better; whenever I have a question, I can go back to that book to find the answer. Tomorrow, we will look at the Gospel of Luke. In a way, Luke was like our own Debbie Coolong—he was a writer who recorded history in a clear, orderly way. Through Luke, we will see what true worship looks like, what Jesus’ mission was, and what our mission should be during these difficult times....

The first day of BTS (Bible Thursday Study) (1/15/26) It’s a snow day! One of our snow day traditions is gathering together on my heated mat, snuggled under warm blankets with my children and plenty of books. We talk, laugh, and read together—wrapped in cozy blankets that warm us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Every Sunday in January has been cold, windy, or snowy. However, we can still feel the warmth of our church family’s 'blanket' and the comfort of the Holy Spirit! May God uplift you and provide everything you need as you navigate this winter season. Sermon: The Hidden Self-Portrait (Series: The Kingdom of God – Mark) Daily Devotion: Rest in the Bible (Today’s meditation: Missionary Robert Hardie )     UPCOMING EVENTS: ·        2026 My Spiritual Growth Plan by the End of January ·         Please check your information: Birthday, Anniversary & Directory Update in the bottom! ·     ...