Windows of Communication - May 15 through May 21

This is the time of year when you open your blinds or curtains in the morning to let in the wonderful site of sun and blue skies in.  All you see is this haze of dirt that has accumulated over the winter months making it difficult to see clearly the beautiful sun and sky that the Lord has given you to begin your day.

I, for one, do not like to wash windows, but I love the results that I get when I do. I can see out clearly and others can see in without having to wipe a spot clean first. Not that any of us would do that!

This made me think about the times when I am walking through a spiritual season of winter. During this time, some dust and dirt can collect and it makes it difficult to see through the season. But God loves to clean windows! As we spend time each day with Him in worship and praise, He begins to clean away the accumulation of winter and brings a new season of Spring which allows the Son to shine in.

This Sunday 

Pastor Henrik will be teaching us on the final banner of the Names of God series,  "Jehovah Shammah", The Lord is Present. The end of Ezekiel 48:35 says, "The Lord is there." Let's be "Present" at Prayer and Praise this Sunday and together we will experience the presence of the Lord.

Women's Ministry - Friendship Soup will be meeting at 5:00 pm at Debbie Alley's home. 2758 N. Island Dr. in Tamarac Village. We will have balloons marking the way in the park. Debbie's home number is 480-0049 if you need directions. Invite a friend or neighbor to join you. We will be enjoying soup, fellowship and some awesome testimonies.

Wednesday, May 18th - Youth Group will not be meeting.

Next Sunday

May 22nd is a filled with lots of opportunity to serve our community. West Shore Pregnancy Care Center's Annual Walk for Life event begins at 1 pm at the Waterfront Park with a Celebration picnic @ 2:15 pm. Bring the family for a family event that supports life in our community.

Our church is doing the Nursing Home Ministry that begins at 2:00 pm at Tendercare, Ludington Woods at 3:00 and then onto Oakview at 3:45 pm. Pastor Henrik is looking for someone who would like to lead this time. If you are interested in sharing your testimony, a special scripture or devotional please contact him.

Another opportunity to serve in our community is through H.E.L.P.S (Hands Extended Loving People). They are in the process of organizing a Follow-up Ministry. In this ministry clients are given the opportunity to request a Bible, Jesus video, prayer and more information on how to have a relationship with God. If you are interested in helping, there are application forms at the Welcome Center. They need them returned by June 3rd. For more information on H.E.L.P.S. Ministry you can go to their website help@help-ministry.org

June is right around the corner and that means Gus Macker Basketball! Each year we set-up our "Nuthouse" fundraising booth. This is a great opportunity to reach out into our community and it enables us to raise funds to help with supporting missionaries, special outreach events, youth and children's ministries. It takes us all working together from planning, cutting vegetables to working the event to make it a success. If you're interested in helping for this event email Debbie at the church office. (pandpoffice@gmail.com)