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MIDWEEK MESSAGE #236

Hello everyone and welcome to Midweek Message #236. I think the proper words for this past Sunday are “Who’da thunk it?” or maybe more accurately, “Who saw that coming?” I went to bed knowing it was supposed to snow about 1⁄2” and when I came to the office the roads were a slushy mess. But it was more than 1⁄2” then. Little did I know the 1⁄2” would soon be closer to 3”. I texted Pastor Ryan and Diana at 6:19 and said, “I think we missed it. Should have done just one service.” Well, between multiple texts and finally a phone call we all felt we couldn’t change the services since it was too late, but that we could tell people to stay home and watch the live stream. Our ever-efficient secretary and her helpers got the word out. A big shout out goes to Diana, Madi Arnett, Heather Keith, Kris Samick, Linda St John, and JuliAnne Wiegand. Way to go and thank you big time, ladies!!

BUT WAIT!! There are more people to thank. Bobby Anderson and his trusty sidekick (son) Rob came and cleared the parking lot and sidewalks. Hannah Pendleton came to help shovel. Macy Carlson came to do the sound at the second service and Kris Samick ran the live stream. My better half came and ran the Power Point for both services. We also had some help in the second service from Cooper and Tanner Wood and Lincoln VanDerMoere with serving communion to the 13 who came. Thanks guys! And a thank you to Pastor Ryan for running the live stream and sound for the first service. A special thanks to all of you who went with the flow and decided it was best to be safe and stay home.

Let me remind you to pray for our educators of the week: Tom Arthur (Principal) and Duane Potts (Assistant Principal) at OVMS. Pray for their wisdom and patience in leading the school. Speaking of the school, I was texting with one of the nurses and she was telling me about the flu situation in her school and the whole school system. She asked us to pray for all the students and staff who already have the flu or are fighting it. I believe that is a good thing to do.

Don’t forget our upcoming pitch-in dinner scheduled for Wednesday, the 26th at 6:00 PM. As we have been telling you, someone in our church family has offered to buy chicken for the evening but this person needs to know how much to order. If you haven’t already signed up for that evening, please do so this coming Sunday. The church will provide the drinks and table service. You will be glad you came and spent some time with people whom you know or will get to know. 😀

Ladies, don’t forget the tamale meal hosted by Bivi Ervin on Friday, February 28th at 6:00 PM at OVCF. For those who prefer, there is an alternate meal being prepared. The cost for either is $10 and the money is to be given to Linda St John. There is a sign-up sheet available if you are interested in attending.

The Diaper Drive for New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center will officially end on the 28th. That, of course, does not mean that you can’t bring diapers here or to the center. NBPRC is one of the missions we support on a monthly basis.

We have recently had many deaths hit both our church fellowship and the Spencer community. Just this past Sunday I mentioned three which affected people from our church family and one from the Spencer community. That is not counting the three which were already on our prayer list! Jill McKay and her husband, Kevin, ran the McKay Family Pharmacy & McKay Family Gifts for years. Jill also booked trips to all sorts of venues and cities in the U.S. Last week Jill passed away unexpectedly. I have been asked to announce that about 20 teachers decided that a good expression of their sorrow, support, and remembrance would be to establish the Jill McKay Memorial Fund through the Owen County Community Foundation. If you would like to donate to her Memorial Fund, please contact the OCCF for further information.

Each person who passes into eternity is special. Yesterday, Tuesday, I attended two funeral visitations of loved ones from our church family. Because we are so busy in our daily lives it is often easy to miss out on expressing our shared grief. I have been reading a lot of leadership books in order to be a better leader in 2025. The most recent one is a reread of one I read years ago. It is entitled The Way of the Shepherd by Dr. Kevin Leman and William Pentak. One of the very first items they emphasized was the importance of making each person feel important. They wrote about taking the time to know each person, to know what makes them “tick.” (my word). {Shameless promotion coming: I wrote a post about this on my LivingintheShadow  blog: https://livingintheshadow.ovcf.org/2025/02/17/february-17-5/} I’d like to encourage you to take the time to read it. In fact, I’d like to invite to join me each day as I write a daily devotion. You can actually sign up to have it delivered to your inbox each day. {Yeah…told you shameless promotion} 😀

My Wednesday Night Conversations class is cancelled for tonight, due to the weather (and no school). WNC will not meet next week (Feb. 26) because of the scheduled pitch-in.😀

Lord willing, and the weather cooperates, we will be back to in person worship this coming Sunday. My sermon is Stop Your Griping and Complaining from Numbers 11-27. I have really appreciated hearing from some of you about the Scripture reading and using Everyday Gospel Devotional. Never stop growing! I told Jo this past Sunday was harder on me than previous weeks. She asked if it was my knee and I said, “No.” Then it dawned on her. “You didn’t get to see people today, did you?” BINGO!! I told her that I “feed” off seeing people and interacting with them. She looked at me and said, “Only you” while shaking her head. Do you think she was trying to say that I am a social creature and I love being an extrovert? 😀 You decide. Consider
yourself loved.

Pastor Bill

MIDWEEK MESSAGE #235

Hello everyone and welcome to Midweek Message #235! A couple of things are on my radar this Sunday morning as I begin writing this. First, after having some fairly decent weather the past couple of weeks, I hear of rumblings that Old Man Winter might be returning. Hmmm.😞Second, I, for one, will be glad when today (Super Bowl Sunday) is over. I gave you my pick on Sunday for the winner. I have never placed a bet, but if I had I guarantee I would have lost my shirt (pun intended for those who witnessed it). In spite of my lack of interest, I hope your team won. Tami and I agree: SB over; baseball Spring Training on deck. Regardless, I do appreciate you taking the time to read this week’s MM.

YOUTH CORNER:

• • This past Saturday Jo, Tami and I were able to watch several of our young people play basketball: Hudsyn Biggs, Jordan Mangia, Charlotte Pavich, and Auggie Wood. A plus for me was along the way I saw several whom I have or am now reading to for Book Buddies. We had fun watching them all play-win or lose. Coaches were Geoff Biggs and Tom Mangia.
  • I know there are others who play so please give me their names so I can include them!!

From Pastor Ryan:
Humble, generous, servant love.
For the youth super bowl party, a couple in our church family spent their treasure, time and love preparing a meal for the teens to have during the super bowl. This happens EVERY WEEK – not the party, the generous outpouring.
Before I could purchase table service and decorations, another lovely soul in our church family called and said she had just acquired a supply of football themed plates, cups, décor and more. She called to tell me I could have all that I wanted or thought we’d need.
The night of the game, three amazing adult leaders came to hang-out with students. They love Jesus and
students and live to see students follow Christ. By the end of it all, I could tell they were tired, but they
joyfully kept giving of their deep reserves of kindness, patience, attention, and love.
Students came early and laughed together while decorating and setting up. Many stayed late to clean up
and reset the building – cleaning up sticky, red pop off of classroom floors on their hands and knees. No
complaining or griping. Just humble serving.
We decided to leave the dishes and a few things until morning and head home. I left a note for our pastor
and secretary explaining that I’d tackle the dishes and remaining clean up the next day. When I got to the
church building, expecting to pick up where I’d left off, I was – yet again – blown away. The dishes were
done and dried. All trash was collected and taken to the can.
This is the kind of family that my church has. When I asked who I could thank for this, I just got two smiles
in return.
This is humble, generous, servant love. It permeates here. Plebian and pastor. Young, old and in-between.
I’m grateful to be a part of it, and I hope to show the same humble, generous, servant love I see you showing each other – and me. Let us do it all to Christ’s glory.
Thank you for letting me share just a little of how I see Christ in our church family every day. You are
Christ’s and He is yours.

We finished with the teachers from OVCF as our educators of the week, so we are moving on to the principals of each school. Please pray for the Principal at OVHS, Robert Boltinghouse, and the Assistant Principal, Jake Steinmetz. I don’t envy the job any principal or assistant principal has, especially in a high school. The challenges faced on a daily basis could seem monumental at times. I’m sure they would appreciate your prayers for wisdom.

Since I am asking for prayer for Mr. Boltinghouse and Mr. Steinmetz, I’d like to continue in that vein and ask for prayer for our church family. Many have faced losses of loved ones recently and many have upcoming surgeries and health issues. We also have the joy of praying for several families who are expecting little ones this year. Please remember them this week. For a complete list of prayer needs, please check out the bulletin.

After the fantastic response for our Wednesday night Pitch-in, Diana included a poll on the church’s Facebook group. Two options were given: monthly or quarterly. The vote was overwhelming for a monthly pitch-in so we are going to try that. Our next pitch-in will be Wednesday, February 26th at 6:00 (PM of course! 😄). There is something different this time! Someone generously wants to provide Babbs chicken for all, so it will help with planning if you would please sign up if you are interested in attending. OVCF will provide the drinks and table service again. I look forward to seeing you there! We had a great time visiting and spending time with each other at last month’s meal!

DON’T FORGET NEW BEGINNINGS PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER HAS TWO EVENTS
HAPPENING THIS MONTH!

1. 1. 1. The 2025 Diaper Drive takes place the whole month of February. You may leave your items here at the church building or at the center. Call 812.829.2229 for their hours.
      2. Valentine’s Day Dance is this Friday. If you desire more information, contact Vicki Hogan.

A Women’s Connection Event is happening on the 28th at 6:00 here at OVCF. Bivi Ervin is hosting a tamale meal. Please sign up if you are interested! The cost is $10, please give the money to Linda St John. There will also be an alternative meal offered for those who don’t eat tamales. Cost is still $10 for that as well.

Wednesday Night Conversations meets every Wednesday night from 6-7:00. It is a pretty informal discussion, always involving “What does the Bible say?” This Wednesday night we will be discussing the often heard statement “God Just Wants Me to be Happy.” As you can imagine, it is used to justify a lot of contemporary thoughts and behavior. I would love to have you join in our discussion!

I’m about at the end of my allotted writing time.😄I have a persistent editor who keeps my feet to the fire. (Did I happen to mention Diana’s name?)😄Seriously, she does a phenomenal job of editing the MM and I am grateful for that.

With all the talk in our culture of justice and mercy, Sunday’s sermon should fit right in. It is aptly titled Justice or Mercy? and will be taken from Leviticus 24-Numbers 10. Take a look at Micah 6:8 as well. That is one powerful verse! I look forward to seeing you Sunday! Know you are loved.

Pastor Bill

MIDWEEK MESSAGE #234

Hello everyone and welcome to Midweek Message #234! I hope you are having a terrific week and enjoying the break in the weather. I know, I know. It is only the first part of February and I have been informed there are at least 40 days or so until Spring, but a guy can dream, can’t he? This balmy 40-50 degree weather sure gets the desire for warmer weather stirred up. Let’s hope this is not the calm before the storm. Of course, if it is there isn’t much we can do about it anyway. 😀Guess we will have to enjoy it while we can.

Remember to pray for our educator of the week: Cristi Wood. Cristi has been teaching for 15 years and was a Developmental Therapist for First Steps for 8 years before that. She has always worked with kids, age birth to 5 years. She currently teaches Pre-K at McCormick’s Creek Elementary School (MCES). Cristi has been married to Mike for 19 years and they have three children. Kloee, a junior at Indiana State (studying Elementary Ed) loves photography and has had her own little business since her sophomore year of high school. She also works at OCSB on her breaks from school and has an on campus job at ISU. Fun fact: she is in the same sorority at ISU as her mom was. CJ is a 6th grader at MCES and loves cheerleading, wrestling, and is learning to crochet. She loves drawing, writing and is very social. Auggie is a 3rd grader at MCES and loves all things sports (football, basketball, wrestling, and baseball). He also enjoys reading, puzzles, word searches, video games and building with LEGOS. Mike is with the ISP and now you know why Jo and Tami have to behave. They live near us! 😊Cristi also loves to read and organized a book club in our community for 12 years. In case you don’t know, she is very social and loves to be around people. One dream she has: to go to Scotland. The castles fascinate her.

YOUTH CORNER

• • • ROOTS SUPER BOWL PARTY is this coming Sunday night at OVCF from 6-10 PM. 7th-12th grade students are invited and welcome to bring their friends.
    • Christine Chambers informed me that Alex’s surgery to remove the tube from his eye went well. She also said Eliza took 2nd on the balance beam and 7th all around out of 21 girls and had 3 personal bests. Praying for you, Alex and way to go, Eliza!😀
    • Hilltop Camp Registration is open. Please check with Pastor Ryan or Diana for the scholarship code to use when registering. Please complete a scholarship form for our records! 😊
    • I feel I would be remiss to not ask you to pray for several young people. Nolan Miller is well known to our young people. He is in maintenance from leukemia but could always use our prayers for continued recovery. This past Sunday Kim Floyd asked us to pray for her great niece, Kira Grace Herrington. Kira is 13 years old and has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Her PET scan was Monday and treatment will start Friday.

Since I am mentioning prayer concerns, please be praying for Zach and Nicole Bell (due in May), Bobby and Becca Anderson (due in June) and Brandon and Anna Chandler (due in September). Pray for healthy pregnancies and babies.

NEW BEGINNINGS PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER

• • • The annual diaper drive is happening right now! I found out Sunday that they are especially in need of diapers for sizes 4-5-6 and also pull-ups. You may bring them to the church building if that is easier for you.
    • This Friday, the 7th, is a Valentine’s Bake Sale fundraiser from 9-5 at OCSB. Donations of baked goods or Valentines items are appreciated. All proceeds will benefit the Ladies Tea in April. If you have any questions please see Sally Carlson.
    • One final item: NB is holding a Valentine’s Day Dance at the Christian Life Center on February 14th. You may call them at 812.829.2229 for more information or pick up a postcard at the info table.

My Wednesday Night Conversations class will resume this Wednesday. We took a break last Wednesday for the pitch-in dinner. Our discussion this Wednesday will be studying the common lie we often hear (and use): “God gained another angel.” This is a discussion-based class that meets from 6-7:00 pm. I look forward to seeing you there!

Speaking of the pitch-in! We had between 50-60 people. I had trouble getting an accurate count because people kept moving around. 😀In any case, it was exciting to see so many turn out.

Following my message this past Sunday, Brayton and Zoe Wyatt came up to tell me something that you might be interested in, especially if you are struggling reading the Scripture from the Everyday Gospel Devotional right now. They informed me that Audiobook has both the Everyday Gospel, as well as the New Living Translation available. For some that is ideal because they can drive and listen at the same time. I am not a multi-tasker so that doesn’t work very well for me. 😊But it may for you! If that sounds like something you might be interested in you may check it out yourself or contact me and I will put them in touch with you. They are both benefiting from the Audiobook version.

Congratulations to Gavin and Jenna Wells upon the adoption of Theodore (his name means “a gift from God”) this past Monday at 10:00 at the OC Courthouse. Theodore was left in the NICU at birth and needed care and attention. He responded well to Gavin and Jenna’s loving touch and warmth. We prayed for them this past Sunday but I have to tell you something that Jenna told me later. When they told their children we were praying for them and Theodore, their son, Warner, said, “Why do we have to wait to pray? Why can’t we pray right now?” Is that not cool that an 11 year old boy would have the awareness to say something like  that? Please pray for Gavin and Jenna and others who open their homes to children.

Even though the sermon series on Everyday Gospel has been challenging to work on, I am totally enjoying that challenge. This Sunday the message is entitled The Scoop on Sin from Leviticus 5-23. I look forward to sharing that with you. I also look forward to letting you know how much I enjoy seeing you and letting you know you are loved.

Pastor Bill

MIDWEEK MESSAGE #233

Hello everyone and welcome to Midweek Message #233. Thanks for allowing me to “crash” your inbox and for taking some time out of your day to read this. I appreciate it when you spend a small part of your day with me in this way.

I would like to remind you to pray for our educator of the week, April Chandler. April is another one of our homeschool moms. She and Jason have been married for 25 years and are the parents of 4 children and will soon be grandparents! 😊Jason works at Duncan Supply in Bloomington as an account manager. The two older boys, Brandon and Justin, are married. The two younger ones, Gracie and Gloria, are 11 year old mischievous identical twins. 😊They play volleyball for Upwards and love to read and help in the garden. They also think it is funny to trick me. At one point I had them down pat. Gloria had glasses; Gracie did not. That was all well and good until they decided to come see me one Sunday and Gracie wore the glasses. I said, “Hi Gloria!” (I was so proud of myself…until they started giggling). Jason and April were laughing as well and I knew I had been had. Now I’m really up a creek. They both wear glasses and they look so much alike I take a guess and hope I’m right. In her spare time, April loves to read, take care of her chickens and learn about homesteading.

A super good day Sunday was crowned by the baptisms of Zoe Wyatt and Hudsyn Biggs. Zoe is married to Brayton and they have a daughter, Hazel. Hudsyn is the son of Geoff and Kala Biggs. It was a privilege to watch Brayton baptize Zoe. It is something they will remember for the rest of their lives. Pastor Ryan baptized Hudsyn while his mom, dad, sister (Amelia) and other family members looked on. Geoff thinks it might have to be done once a year. 😊

Don’t forget our Pitch-in dinner TONIGHT starting at 6:00. Last year I did a series on “Feels Like Home” where I emphasized the church should be a place where people feel at home. The idea of “Welcome Home” was based on 5 essentials:

• • • The Gospel is Preached
    • Jesus is Honored
    • Grace is Offered
    • Lives are Changed
    • Obedience is Encouraged

The pitch-in is just one effort to help people get to know others, to connect with one another, and to laugh, tell stories, and establish friendships that will carry on beyond the church walls. I look forward to sharing the evening with you. All we ask is that you bring something to share. We will provide plates, utensils, and drinks!

Diana would like you to know that your 2024 tithe letters are available at the info table.

New Beginnings Pregnancy Resource Center (NBPRC) is one of the local missions we support on a monthly basis. Every year they have a Diaper Drive during the month of February. The ministry of NBPRC is so essential and so vital to people in Owen County (and even beyond). It no longer serves just new parents. It also serves extended family members who help take care of or even raise the children. They also offer counseling and help in other ways. So during the month of February would you please remember NB with diapers and wipes? You can leave your items at OVCF or drop them off at the center. You may want to call ahead since they have different hours and days they are open. Did you also know that several of our ladies volunteer at NB? They are Vicki Hogan and JuliAnne Wiegand (board members), Becca Anderson, Sally Carlson, and Cindy Shipley. Dick Hogan has also done some volunteer maintenance for them.

NBPRC is also having a Valentine’s Day Dance on February 14th at the Christian Life Center. More information is on the bulletin board in the hallway or you may pick up a postcard at the info table.

YOUTH CORNER

• • • Winter Jam has become an annual outing for our young people. This year it is on Friday, February 7th at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. All 7th-12th grade students are welcome but you must RSVP to Pastor Ryan by February 3rd! That is next Monday!! A waiver is required. Tickets are $15 at the door + bring money for dinner. Any questions? See Pastor Ryan.
    • Hilltop Christian Camp registration is open. It is hard to believe we are shivering in our boots and we are already talking SUMMER CAMP! If you plan on making Hilltop part of your child’s summer, please contact Pastor Ryan or Diana for a scholarship code to use for a discount. We also ask that you complete a simple scholarship form for our file in the office. Years ago the elders of OVCF made a promise that any child who wants to go to Hilltop Camp will have the funds to go if needed.
    • Mom told me that Eliza Chambers came away with a first on balance beam this past weekend.

If you have been using the Everyday Gospel Devotional and reading the Bible passages that coincide with it, you will be experiencing one of the hard parts of reading through the Bible. I don’t want to rain too much on our parade 😊 but Leviticus and Numbers is coming! As I read the dietary and dress restrictions; the offerings and feasts which are required; the law after law they must adhere to, I keep reminding myself how grateful I am for the NT and the sacrifice of Christ on the cross for the sins for which previously the blood of bulls and goats was shed. I remind myself what Hebrews says, “The blood of bulls and goats cannot take away sin” and that once and for all Christ was offered as a sacrifice to take away our sins.” (Hebrews 9). So, don’t quit reading even though it is tough to get through. Keep telling yourself, “Thank you, Jesus, for your sacrifice. Thank you, Jesus, for saving me from my sin by your blood.” With those thoughts in mind, I will be preaching on In the Presence of the Lord this Sunday. It involves the Tabernacle and the God’s presence in that sacred place. You will want to read Exodus 25-Leviticus 4 for Sunday. I can’t wait to see you there! Know you are loved.

Pastor Bill

Someone special to me is celebrating her birthday Thursday. I will be taking her to see our daughter, Janna, but mostly our grandson. 😀We will be back Saturday. Prayers please for a safe trip.

MIDWEEK MESSAGE #232

Hello everyone and welcome to Midweek Message #232! As I write this (Sunday) the weatherman is telling us we will be going from the ridiculous amount of snow just a mere two weeks ago; to fairly decent weather this past week as the rain helped melt the snow; to some more ridiculous temps in the below zeroes. I know what I am hoping (Sing with me: “We’re having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave.”), but I have this sneaking suspicion that it really doesn’t matter what I want in the grand scheme of things. 😊Anyway, I hope you are able to bundle up and stay warm.

Please pray for our educator of the week, Shelly Sutton, one of our homeschool moms. Shelly and her husband, Johnathan, have been married for 27 years. They are the parents of three children. Lauryn, the oldest will graduate from Ivy Tech in December. She was in Kindergarten when Shelly started homeschooling. This makes Shelly’s 16th year! Brodie is a senior and Ayzleah is a freshman. Lauryn is involved with two Christian college groups; Brodie enjoys ROOTS and Deeper; Ayzleah just started choir this semester. Shelly enjoys party planning and gardening. Johnathan has the green thumb and is project planner. They also enjoy watching movies together.

YOUTH CORNER

Yay!! I finally have some information to include in the youth corner!! It has been silent the past two or three MMs.

• • • A little birdie told me that Addilynn (Addi) Hutchison won the Top Cat Award in her class for the second nine weeks (Fall break to Christmas break).
    • Another little birdie (might have been mom) told me that Tanner Wood also won the Top Cat Award for his class.
    • Eliza Chambers won some medals this past weekend for gymnastics. Her first meet was successful after moving up two levels to be on the level 6 team and overcoming 8 weeks off for a wrist fracture. Here are her awards: Beam (2nd). Bars (4th). Floor (5th). All around (3rd). A little birdie (mom) told me the results and was a pretty proud mama Sunday.

We often focus on the educators of the week and rightly so. But do you know this is School Board Administration Month? Here is the S-OCS School board (In alphabetical order):

• • • Lizz Bixler- School Board Secretary (Lizz is part of our church family😀)
    • Chad Cooper- School Board Member
    • Derek Morgan- School Board President
    • Mark Rogers- School Board VP
    • Rick Smeltzer- School Board Secretary
    • Deanna Stickles- School Board Member
    • Jack White- School Board Member

If you know any of them, or see any of them, make sure you let them know that you appreciate
their involvement.

There are two events scheduled for this coming Saturday!

• • • For the past 5-6 years, maybe more, OVCF has hosted the Legislative Breakfast (LB) for the community. Some may wonder if we are venturing into politics. The answer is No. The Owen County Chamber of Commerce was looking for a good venue to host the LB and I offered our building. It has been a fantastic place to hold it. Due to our ability to live stream it has become even more valuable. (Pastor Ryan graciously stepped in to do that). This is a long session for the Legislature so there will be 4 Saturdays of meetings (One/month).
    • Also this coming Saturday is the Connection Women’s Ministry event from 2-4 p.m. It is called Coffee and Chocolate and you are asked to bring a treat to share and join other ladies for the afternoon. If you have any questions, please ask Macy Carlson, Sally Carlson, Hope East or Linda St. John.

Don’t forget the Pitch-in dinner scheduled for Wednesday, January 29th at 6 p.m. This will be a great time to eat, chat, laugh, visit with friends, and get to know other people from our church family. Bring something to share and we will provide the plates, utensils, and drinks!

From the “I CAN’T REALLY BELIEVE IT” department: Hilltop Christian Camp registration is open! Yes, you read that correctly! SUMMER camp!!! Register soon to receive the early bird discount. Please contact Pastor Ryan or Diana for the scholarship code. You will also be asked to complete a simple scholarship form the church keeps on file. I saw one scholarship application on Diana’s desk Monday morning. Now THAT is getting an early jump on camp!!😀

I hope you are enjoying the Everyday Gospel Devotional (EGD). I have heard from so many who are thoroughly enjoying it. I spoke with someone who got started late and they are catching up by reading a couple a day. I love hearing that!! This past Sunday I had several ask me about the EGD, especially after hearing Wayne Akerson, one of our elders, mention it during his communion meditation, and then listening to the sermon Sunday. I explained to them about reading the previous week’s devotions and Scripture in preparation for the Sunday sermon. I preached Sunday on Joseph, whose story we read about all week from Genesis 37-Exodus 3. I relayed to them to read January 19-January 25 in preparation for this coming Sunday’s message. They asked for copies of EGD. 😀 Someone else asked me if we had any copies so she could give them to two co-workers. I dropped them off at her work and met the two ladies. This coming
Sunday’s message is Do You Really Know God? from Exodus 4-24 (I will include some discussion of Exodus 1-3). You can prepare by reading the devotional or the Scripture.

It will be good to see you this week. I trust you know you are loved.

Pastor Bill