Home Again!

Dear Sisters of Mine,

We arrived home yesterday after a long trip from Nigeria. It took all our energy to unload the car and climb the stairs to enter the house. We were hot, tired, and desperately in need of a shower! I felt exhausted UNTIL I opened my refridgerator. There in a neatly packed container was a meal waiting for us. It was covered with a note that welcomed us home and reminded us that we were loved by our church family. I squealed with surprise and Pastor Ron came to stand in the cool doorway to stare at it too. We were deeply touched by the warm welcome home.

We all need family. We need to know we are loved, missed when gone, and valued by those we care about. We need to be encouraged. We need the strength and support of others. Pastors are no different. We have a different role in the body of Christ, but remain simply family in our identity. To ALL who prayed for, gave financially,covered for us here at home, and stood with us for revival in Nigeria we say THANK YOU! To the one who made the meal and left it for us we say a sincere THANK YOU, too. What a joy to be a part of this church family!

Don't forget to "stand with" Jessica Stuber at her Bridal Shower, tomorrow/August 29 at 4:30 p.m. at the church. Some of you may want to gather to seek God with Pastor Ron and I tonight at the church at 7 p.m. I'll be teaching about the Holy Spirit and we'll let Him flow!

Remember that you have family and are valued by your Sisters today. Be sure to send your prayer requests, praise reports, and ministry news. We're standing together!

With Love,
Pastor Carla