To the left is the picture I promised you Sunday night when God promised "rest in the time of trouble." (Habakkuk 3: 16). I love this picture with the man calmly standing in the door of the lighthouse while the storm rages around him.
Roxanne and I are so appreciative of your expression of appreciation you showed on us Sunday night. Thank you to our Fellowship Team for the beautiful decorations and presenting all the food. Thank you church family for all the food you brought, for every card and note you wrote, for every gift you gave and every hug and kind word you shared. We have already started receiving the "daily" gifts scheduled through all of November. Many of you had already shared cards and notes during the month - and for ALL of them we are so grateful and honored. Your kindness is most appreciated.
It is an honor to be a pastor, but I am grateful God saw Rainsville First and put our name on it before we were even aware of it. It has been a joy and delight to get to know you these last fifteen months and to serve you. My spirit is high, my vision is clear, and my tank is full for the days ahead.
Sunday was a bitter-sweet day as we suffered the loss of Mrs. Peggy Zeldam. It is the first member of our fellowship to pass since I have been your pastor. And for her to be in prayer meeting and Sunday School that morning only to leave to go home due to not feeling well.
We will celebrate her life on Thursday with a service at noon at Rainsville Funeral Home. Her beloved pastor from Michigan is coming to participate in the service, as well. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3-9 and Thursday from 11-Noon at Rainsville Funeral Home. We will be providing a meal for the family on Thursday. If you can bring a dish, it would be appreciated.
Thanks for your kind offering Sunday night for the Gideon ministry. You gave $770.00 for the ministry. Don't forget we have the special cards in which you can honor someone or memorialize someone with a Gideon offering.
Kendle's Friends is this Saturday. We look forward to this wonderful quarterly event.
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