A message of Hope coming from our house to yours! With COVID numbers on the rise, we are sheltering in place like many of you. But we are not alone, our God remains a constant source of hope, joy, love and peace as we usher in the Advent season in preparation of the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Today also begins a celebration of the 40 faithful years our Pastor has been an ordained minister. Miracles of Faith Community Church(ELCA) in Oakland continues a fundraiser in his honor. We are more than halfway to our goal of $4000 to provide Thanksgiving and Christmas food boxes and Christmas gifts to those in need. This week we were able to help 80+ families and individuals with turkeys, large chicken roasters and boxes overflowing with all the Thanksgiving trimmings. The need is great, our desire to help is greater, and our God's ability to provide is the greatest!

Over the next few weeks we will hear words of encouragement and gratitude from Bishop Mark Holmerud, Rev. Dr. T. Garrott Benjamin, Rev. Dr. James Forbes, Jr., and Rev. Dr. James Thomas as our celebration of Pastor Brown's 40 years continues, culminating on December 13th. Please continue to send your cards and special offerings. God bless you everyone who has already mailed them to Pastor Gregg. They have lifted his spirit and helped in get through a very long week of serving others.

We hope today's service lifts your spirit as well. Give thanks with a grateful heart!!!