More Than A Memorial Day

Dear Church Family

   This is a special letter to invite you to join us on Wednesday May 27, yes tonight, for a special AWE (Alternate Worship Experience) for what I’m calling More Than A Memorial Day. It’s never too late to remember our armed forces men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice, so we could have our freedom of worship.

   Tonight’s More Than a Memorial Day, is also part worship in remembering those who have died during this Covid-19 Pandemic. The count is over 98,000 and climbing. We are praying for the families of those who have died, and praying for those who are working so hard to help save those who have it, and to those who are working so that we all don’t get sick.

   Tonight’s More Than A Memorial Day, is also a time to give thanks for those who have blessed us spiritually, to remember those who helped us in our faith journey. We want to remember and give thanks for those who have nurtured our faith, and pushed us, and lived an example before us to help us to mature in the faith.

   I hope this can be a time of reflection, giving thanks to God, for the work and sacrifice of others, and to know that you are not alone in this struggle. A recent webinar that I attended for pastors shared with us that about 1/3 of our communities are suffering some form of depression, discouragement, grief and stress over the impact of this pandemic. Prayer and worship, and the presence of God in a community of loving people is very import.

I hope you join us, and I hope you share this invitation with people you know who could really use some encouragement and support. God loves them, and so do we.

Blessings on our church family, and all those who we can touch with God’s love and support.

Pastor Jeff