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Dear Friends in Christ,
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places" (Ephesians 1:3)
So, where is your spot? Where is your site? Where is your sacred place for rest and prayer? Where do you regularly experience the blessing and the presence of God?
Last week, I shared a photo of my front porch with its cracked foundation. This week, I am sharing a photo of our back deck. In the summer, this is my place for rest and prayer. This is the place where I have been slowly reading through the Book of Nehemiah and the place where I pray for God's guidance, healing, and purpose. It is a blessing to have a place to rest, recreate, and relax in the presence of God.
So, where is your spot? Where is your site? Where is your sacred place for rest and prayer? Where do you regularly experience the blessing and the presence of God?
This week, I invite you to snap a photo of your sacred place and send it to me. I am looking forward to seeing your spot, your site, your sacred place.
A Few Comings and Goings
This morning, I will be meeting with Search Team #1 for the Director of Leadership Development and Congregational Care position. We will prayerfully deliberate and consider the cover letters, resumes, and applications of those who applied to serve in this position.
On Tuesday morning, July 11, the staff of the Northwestern Ohio Synod will meet.
On Wednesday morning, July 12, the Executive Committee of the Northwestern Ohio Synod Council will meet.
On Thursday evening, July 13, I will be running the annual Ohio - Michigan 8K Run starting and ending at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania, Ohio
On Saturday, July 15, at 2:00 p.m. Mary Ann Siefke will be ordained at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Martin, Ohio (Blackberry Corners). St. Peter is located at 17877 SR 579
Martin, Ohio 43445. Mary Ann has been called by God to serve as the Pastor of
St. Luke Lutheran Church in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania.
Pastors and Deacons are invited to vest and process. The liturgical color of the day is Red.
On Sunday, July 16, at 10:30 a.m. I will be worshiping at the Hamler Summer Fest Grounds with the folks of southern Henry County at the Jesus Builds Joint Mission Festival. The Hamler Summer Fest Grounds are
located on the north edge of Hamler, Ohio on State Route 109 beside the CSX railroad tracks
2017: The Year of Grace Memory Verse
Ephesians 2:8
"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God"
Bless you,
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