This Sunday's Theme:

"No Complaints!"

Revelation 2:8-11

In-person and Live Stream to Facebook and YouTube at 10:30 AM

Good afternoon church!

The saguaro has fallen to its knees. Alex and I were talking and we think it is a spiritual message from God, calling us to follow.

This Sunday, join us as we continue with our new series on “The Seven Churches” from the Book of Revelation to St. John. This Sunday we will look at Smyrna, a city just north of Ephesus where there was an early church. Last week I asked you if you thought the angel was a particular and a historical person or whether it was a reference to the whole congregation. We have an interesting look at this question this week as we figure out who Polycarp is. And no, Polycarp is not a three headed fish! Join us this Sunday as we look at the theme, “No Complaints!” Sunday School will meet during worship in the Friendship Hall and BASE Life Youth will meet after worship over at Black Rock Coffee Shop. 

Next Tuesday, we have a fund-raising opportunity for the school and church at Chipotle. Here’s how you can help: from 4-8pm on April 23, purchase dinner from Chipotle on Frank Lloyd Wright and Thompson Peak! You can order on the app using the code on the flyer that is shown below and printed on the table in the narthex. You can also mention the fundraiser or show the flyer if you order in person.

I hope to see you in worship of our Crucified and Risen Savior! He is Risen! He is Risen indeed!

Pastor Steve

• We pray for health for Goldie McMahan and her family as they all recover from a viral infection. We pray they all feel better soon as they prepare for a heart catheter procedure in the coming weeks.
• Prayers for comfort for the family of Dean and Lisa Durkee, as they mourn the recent loss of his cousin's son.
• We pray for the safety of Pam and Bob Rognlien, and missionaries overseas.
• Prayers for comfort for Nancy and Jake following recent news regarding her pregnancy.
• Prayers for successful treatment and healing for Henry L'Esperance, Lynn's L'Esperance's dad, as he begins six months of chemotherapy for recently diagnosed cancer.
• Prayers for a successful surgery for Dolores and a complete recovery afterwards.
• Prayers for Denny, friend of Rod and Dorothy, who was diagnosed with bladder and kidnery cancer.
• Prayers for Chris Steley, daughter of Pat Andrews as she meets with an orthopedic surgeon next week following a shoulder injury.
• Prayers for Daniel, for complete healing of his facial fractures and relief of pain following a baseball injury.
• We pray for healing for Pat Musgrove's brother-in-law, Pastor Gary Sieglein, who is in the hospital with a broken shoulder.
• We pray for a friend of Benjamin Walker's grandmother, Pat, who has cancer.
• We pray for Vanessa and Gus Ayala and their children, as they mourn the loss of their son, Noah.
• We pray for Ilana, who is currently experiencing abdominal pain. We pray for a diagnosis and effective treatment.
• We pray for Mike Darkoch, for treatment and healing.
• Prayers for the family and friends of Tracy Johnson, friend of Lisa Durkee, as they mourn his recent passing due to cancer. 
• We give thanks for Laila Barr's successful surgery and quick return home. Provide her with strength and complete healing as she undergoes radiation.
• Prayers for complete healing for Seth as he completes his chemotherapy. Continue to strengthen him and his family.
• Prayers for Keenan, Charlie Brichta's uncle, who was diagnosed with lung cancer. Prayers for strength and resilience as he undergoes treatment, and that his body would be fully restored.
• Prayers for healing and hope for Roxana Mullenhoff, friend of Dave and Debby Andrews, who has not yet found relief from headaches since suffering a head injury over a year ago.
• Prayers for healing for Will Wartenburg who is undergoing treatment following a cancer diagnosis.
• Prayers for Sandee that she is able to experience healing for her depression as well as other health struggles. Prayers that she would find a renewed sense of purpose.
• Prayers for all young parents, for patience, peace, and overflowing love in their homes.
• Prayers for Uncle Ronnie's health and safety and for his family, that they may all feel strengthened and experience God's peace during this difficult time.
• Prayers for healing for Troy's brother in Colorado who suffers from Parkinson's.
• Prayers for Carol McNulty, Aurien Preiss' mom, as she continues with therapy.
• Prayers for Bonnie Straley’s brothers, Len and Larry and also his wife, Ann, for healing; and also Daphne and Cassidy for God’s guidance.
• Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, is in need of continued prayers as he navigates his diagnosis.