news week of 12-22-2024

12-19

12-18

  • What a very special day. I had a sacred visit with Eleanor and we sang Christmas carols and shared stories about this special time of year.  Her favorite Christmas Carol was “White Christmas.”  I gave her a special gift made by Chris Lozen.  Please keep her in your prayers.
  • Visited with Paul Stephan today.  Please keep this community leader in your prayers.

12-17

  • What a very special day. I had a sacred visit with Ophelia and Todd this afternoon.  Please keep them in your prayers.
  • It is Christmas and with the season comes people who are working at deceiving you.  Be aware that an email is being sent out stating it is from Pastor. Double check the email address it is coming from and if you have questions, you please contact the office before responding to the email.

12-16

  • Tried to visit Ruth Cochrane today at Medilodge in Hillman. Please keep her in your prayers.
  • Visited with Steve Strailey, Ivan Sumerix, and Larry and Sandy Samp today.  Please keep these leaders in your prayers.
  • Please be in prayer for those who died and were injured during the shooting in a school in Madison Wisconsin on Monday.  May God grant us peace during this time of sorrow and remembrance.
Had a sacred visit with Dennis Diemond and his sister Delores today in Hillman. Please keep him in prayer.

12-15

  • Lincoln and Jimmy celebrated lightning the Advent Candles last night.  A memory that will live on in joy.

12-14

We celebrate with Don and Theresa Barnard and Joel Foster as they became a new members of our congregation today in the 5:30 evening service. I rejoice that Scott Brooks our Church Council President joined the celebration tonight. Please keep them in your prayers.
We celebrate with Don and Theresa Barnard and Joel Foster as they became a new members of our congregation today in the 5:30 evening service. I rejoice that Scott Brooks our Church Council President joined the celebration tonight. Please keep them in your prayers.
We celebrate with Don and Theresa Barnard and Joel Foster as they became a new members of our congregation today in the 5:30 evening service. I rejoice that Scott Brooks our Church Council President joined the celebration tonight. Please keep them in your prayers.

12-13

  • Paul Writes in Ephesians 5:20, "Give thanks always..." We are called to give thanks always and it is my desire to thank the people who helped with the Christmas Wish program; for Yvonne DeRosia; For our Gratitude Lunch Ministry Team and all the people who received a lunch; For the Soul Sisters who came to sign Christmas Cards; for our Stphen Ministry Team seeking to be better; For everyone who came to set up the tree and decorate the church; for the Church Council and our church staff who came to the Christmas party on Sunday; for the funeral directors in Alpena; for everyone who came to the Advent Lunch and worship service; For everyone involved in the adult Chrisitan Educational opportunities; For the Trust Committee and their efforts to make the world better; For everyone who continues to bring their bottles and cans in support of our Scholarship vision and to Patrick Smith and his efforts in returning those bottles and cans; For Marvis and Marty and their dedication to music; For the boy scouts, cub scouts, girl scouts and our Air Rifle competition team; for the Breakfast Belles and the 3M.   I pray you will be inspired to give thanks today for God's many blessings.
  • Had a sacred visit with Steve and Andrea this afternoon.  Please keep them in your prayers
Honored God and the life of Yvonne DeRosia this afternoon. Please be in prayer for her family and friends during this time of sorrow and remembrance.
Santa paid a visit to Turning Brook residents. Nice picture of Santa and Bunny🥰