FROM THE PRESIDENT
“The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts;
and though all its parts are many, they form one body."
I Corinthians 12:12
Another school year has been completed and students have achieved another step in their education and life.
This year, one of our grandsons graduated from high school. Graduation, whether from college, high school, or
elementary school, is an exciting milestone for graduates and those who love them.
Although graduation is a time to celebrate, it can also be a time of change and uncertainty for many graduates.
There seems to always be a guarantee in life that change will happen. Change is something we tend to fear and
become anxious about because we do not feel in control of life. The good news is that God has a plan for your
life that includes hope, future, and prosperity. We need to learn to trust in God and allow the change to grow us
to become more like Jesus Christ. As seasons of life change, whether it be through graduation, accepting a new
job, moving to a new location, or other situation in our lives, the Bible is a great place to turn for comfort and
inspiration.
Ephesians 2:10 states: "For we are God's handiwork, created in Jesus Christ to do good works, which God
prepared in advance for us to do." There is a plan for us, and we just need to seek God's guidance as we take
those next steps in our lives. Jeremiah 29:11 tells us: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord,
plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
As changes in our lives occur, one constant must remain, that of our relationship with God. He is our rock and
mainstay. We can always trust in Him. He has plans for all of us.
Your Friend in Christ,
Larry Moehnke, Council President