August 7, 2026
July Celebrations & Grateful Hearts
Church Family,
I just wanted to pause and share a few things that have my heart full this week.
What a joy it is to watch the Lord at work among us. In July we saw tangible evidence of His faithfulness in several areas, and I don’t want any of it to pass without celebration and thanks.
First, thank you for your generous response to the RACK special offering. You gave $1,321. In addition, $861 was given toward the RACK One Fund focus. These gifts matter. They represent more than numbers on a page—they represent hearts that are open and hands that are ready to serve.
We also celebrated Vacation Bible School with 30 kids joining us. Watching those children hear the gospel, laugh, learn, and encounter Jesus is one of the sweetest privileges we get as a church. Thank you to every volunteer, teacher, and helper who made that week possible.
And look at this: $1,074 was raised for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes. That means gifts are already being prepared that will travel across the world and land in the hands of children who need to know they are loved by God. What a privilege to be part of that.
Finally, six people completed Partnership 101. We celebrate each of them. Taking that step of belonging and shared mission is no small thing, and we are grateful for their yes.
Church, I am deeply thankful. Thankful for your generosity. Thankful for your service. Thankful for the quiet, faithful ways so many of you are leaning into what God is doing among us. These are not small things. They are signs of life and fruitfulness.
I am encouraged for the days ahead. The Lord is still writing the story, and He continues to invite us into it. Let’s keep our eyes open, our hands ready, and our hearts soft. There is more yet to come.
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.
The Becoming ONE FAQ booklet is still available this weekend.
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
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