Loving God, Serving Others
July 3, 2025
July Fourth Greetings, People!
This holiday celebrates the 249th birthday of the founding fathers’ declaring they would no longer be colonists who are taxed but not given representation; that they would be independent from England. And those founders were thankfully influenced by God and his word due to the revival that permeated the colonies from 1740 on. The First Great Awakening set the stage for the freedom they sought, the documents they crafted and the truths they held as self-evident. I believe the constitution was somewhat miraculous in that it’s still as relevant today as it was then. Listen to John Adams: “We have no government armed with power capable of contending with human passions unbridled by morality and religion. Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.”
Pray with me that we would once again recognize the importance; yea even the necessity of dependence upon God. George Washington said, “It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits and to humbly implore his protection and favor.” Amen.
*Speaking of humbly imploring, join me this coming week on Monday from 3 to 4pm or Thursday from 8 to 9am to pray for our church, our area and our nation.
*Help Needed and Pizza included! Give assistance to the Ballew’s by moving boxes from their place in No. Spokane to their new place in Deer Park (the heavier stuff is already taken care of). Meet at the church at 9am this Tuesday, July 8. Did I mention pizza? See Jeff for details.
*Did you know that Life Services provides ultrasounds and counseling for unplanned pregnancies, diapers for those they counsel and even has a fatherhood training initiative? Grab an empty baby bottle in the foyer and fill it with financial help for those in the thick of decision and new parenthood. Return them to the office. Thanks.
*Youth Hangout ~ Join us on the Friday, July 11th for fellowship, Bible study, and games. Here at the church, from 1:00 – 5:00 PM. For grades 8th-12th grade. Invite your friends! Snacks will be provided. If you would like more information or have questions, please reach out to Chris & Melissa.
*NEXT weekend there’s blessings in store for the new couple Benjamin and Kat. On Saturday July 12, there’s a ladies wedding shower at the church at 3pm. On Sunday, there’s a reception for the couple from 2 to 5.
*On Saturday August 2 we’ll have a Discovery Class in the Fellowship Hall. This is the first step towards membership. Coffee and snacks will be here. Please sign up at the table in the fellowship hall so we can plan.
*AND… we’re still looking for a couple volunteers to learn the sound board and be on stand-by. Talk to Doug or Vickie.
This Sunday, we’ll have our quarterly Concert of Prayer. Prayer is important (Jesus said his house should be a house of prayer) and worship and prayer together is even better. It’s a good thing to learn to rest in and enjoy God’s presence. I’ll have a brief meditation on that. And we’ll cap it off with the Lord’s Supper—in remembrance of Him.
See you Sunday?
Pastor Rob
p.s. Deep Thots: “Don’t forget to drink water and get sun. You’re basically a houseplant with complicated emotions.”