Dear Friends,
Last week was very special to me for many reasons. First, I was able to spend time with my extended family. Since I wasn’t going to be with them over the holiday weekend, we shared a meaningful supper together. Secondly, I was blessed to be at Montreat Conference Center. It is one of my favorite places. We attended the Worship and Music Conference (one of over 30 conferences that offered there).
We shared creative worship ideas and participated in educational and stimulating Old and New Testament studies. The feeling of renewal is very vivid in the western mountains of North Carolina. We found renewal in activities that varied from hikes, walking along creeks, and through reading. Each activity added to me literally breathing deeply and being in awe of our Creator. Finally, the Lord challenged me to think more about the sacraments in everyday living. I am still learning about the mysteries of grace and hope that you’ll join me in considering their significance to your spiritual journey.
Peace, Mark
“Let us not grow weary of doing good, for at the proper time
we will reap a harvest
if we do not give up.”
Gal. 6:9
Adult Sunday School, July 4 at 9, Spitzer 322
“Practical Ways to Fulfill
God’s Purpose in
Your Relationships”
E P H E S I A N S 6
Remember Worship is at 10 and we celebrate Communion in our combined worship!
