This Sunday's Theme:

"Missing the Point!"

Mark 2:23-3:6

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

Good afternoon Church! 

We had busy week last week with all the end of the school year events so this week we are recuperating – kind of – getting ready for next week. Next Monday at 9:00 am we are kicking off our week of VBS called “Stellar!” So, this week is a week of preparing for the big week. We closed registration when we hit 125 children. Thankfully, we have nearly 60 volunteers – it’s not too late to help for the week - if you would like to volunteer to assist.  

We are praying for this to be a transformational week for many families. Last year, Alex and Annie asked us to pray for five new families from VBS and the Preschool.  God has answered that prayer. So, we will pray that again this year – so that more families can experience the joy and love of a deep and growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Let’s pray our vision – That God would make Jesus Christ the heart of every home that we encounter through VBS and the Preschool.  

How do you treat the Sabbath (Sunday)? Do you rest from your work, or do you treat it as just another day of labor? Jesus was confronted about his teaching on the Sabbath. He had an unusual interpretation. This Sunday we will gather to take a deeper look at this issue. If you want to read ahead, look at Mark 2: 23 - 3:6. Jesus begins with his teaching on the Sabbath and then he demonstrates it with a practical application. Join us Sunday as we take a closer look at Jesus’s teaching!  

Pastor Steve

• We pray for Tyler and family, that they would experience healing.
• Prayers for a safe transition for Laurie, from her current living situation to her new one.
• We pray for healing for Dylan, and that he would be able to attend camp this summer.
• Prayers for peace and comfort for Keenan, Charlie Brichta's uncle, who was diagnosed with lung cancer and has now entered hospice care.
• Prayers for comfort for the family and friends of Sandy Steele, who recently passed away.
• Kent, a friend of Jeff Clarke and Debbie Campouris, recently passed after a battle with cancer. Prayers for comfort for his friends and family as they mourn his passing.
• Prayers for strength and complete healing for Will Wartenburg following a bone marrow transplant recently.
• Prayers of discernment for Stephen and Katelyn McMahan and their medical team as they determine the next steps for Goldie’s treatment and care.
• Prayers for Julie, sister of Marla, as she starts chemotherapy for treatment of breast cancer.
• Prayers for complete healing for Zachary, grandson of Julie listed above, as he continues to recuperate after a bone marrow transplant.
• Prayers for continued strength for Alexandra, daughter of Julie listed above, as she is in recovery.
• Prayers of thanksgiving that Jim, partner of Marla, is recovering well after being treated for blood clots.
• Prayers for effective removal of melanoma for Marla, and healing after the procedure in June.
• For Paul and Andy (neighbors of Riley and Kathy), and Andy’s friend who are struggling with alcoholism. Prayers for strength and support for Andy and his friend who are beginning recovery.
• Hayden, son of Shane and Michelle Grabenstein, battling severe headaches and migraines. He was previously hospitalized, and they are looking for answers.
• That the Holy Spirit would come and fill us and our church with its Pentecost power, love and grace.
• Prayers for effective treatment and healing for Ruby, the 21 month old daughter of Rhett and Rachel (friend of Jennifer Coughenour) who has been diagnosed with a very serious, rare illness, and is going through treatments at Phoenix children’s Hospital.
• Prayers for Ruby's father Rhett (listed above). Rhett is also struggling with health issues-we pray for a diagnosis and treatment.
• We pray for the safety of Pam and Bob Rognlien, and missionaries overseas.
• We pray for Vanessa and Gus Ayala and their children, as they mourn the loss of their son, Noah.
• 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 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.