July 31, 2026
Church Family,
This coming Sunday, we will open God’s Word to Psalm 42 — a psalm that meets us right where many of us live. It is honest about the downcast soul, the deep thirst for God, and the quiet battle that can go on inside us. It does not rush us past the struggle. Instead, it teaches us how to speak hope to our own hearts and lift our eyes again to the One who is our salvation.
If you have been feeling weary, frustrated, or like you are still very much a work in progress, I want you to know this message is for you. You do not have to have it all together to come. The God who meets us in Psalm 42 is not waiting for us to feel strong. He invites us to come thirsty, honest, and still learning how to stand.
I would love for you to be with us as we open this psalm together — to worship, to listen, and to remind one another that our hope is in God.
Thank you for taking the time to participate in the recent church survey. Your honest feedback, questions, and thoughts matter deeply to us. We do not take your voice for granted, and we are grateful you chose to share it.
This weekend the Becoming ONE FAQ booklet will be available.
This booklet was created to address the questions we have received over these past months, as well as the questions that surfaced through the survey. Our hope is that it will bring clarity, reduce uncertainty, and help all of us walk forward together with greater understanding and unity as we continue becoming ONE.
Please pick up a copy this weekend. Take it home. Read it prayerfully. Bring your questions if something still feels unclear. We are committed to walking this journey with transparency and care.
I am grateful to be on this road with you.
Looking forward to seeing you Sunday.
With love,
Don
LOCATIONS
Ringgold Location (10 AM Service time)
14416 Barkdoll Road
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Frederick Location (10:30 AM Service time)
2100 Rosemont Ave.
Frederick, MD 21702
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