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

I am thankful for our many members who outwardly show that they love to serve the Lord, demonstrating that they

know that He provides for us in our daily lives as well as us as a church. Psalm 100:2 states "Serve the Lord with

gladness! Come into His presence with singing!" Serving the church is a privilege for us all, but it requires more

than just duty. It is a choice, not just a feeling. As members serve with gladness, it is contagious.

For all who prepare and clean up for communion, and those who work in the kitchen during an event with food,

and those who maintain our church property's interior as well as our grounds, and those who assist in the various

worship service areas including the audio-visual (music, communion assistants, ushers, counters, etc), and those

who plan the service, and others who I probably forgot, thank you for serving the Lord and our ministry as we

continue to grow as a church. The church is the people, not the building or pastor, and anyone or anything else. It is

"we the people" and we as the church need to serve the Lord with gladness.

We are happy to welcome Pastor Kathee Forrest as our Interim Pastor on Monday, September 29. We look

forward to her spiritual leadership. She plans to be in the office on most Monday and Wednesday afternoons.

Be outwardly glad when you serve, whether it be at church or work or other areas of your life. It is contagious.

Your Friend In Christ,
Larry W. Moehnke, Council President