Last Sunday I taught an introduction lesson on the Book-Letter of Ephesians. The letter was written by the Apostle Paul around 60 A.D. to the Greek Christian church in the city of Ephesus on the eastern shore of the Aegean Sea. The purpose? To tell them about the awesome ransom that was paid on their behalf and the blessings which accompanied the gift given to all believers in Christ. There… you’re all caught up. Lord willing, I’ll see you this Sunday at 9 or 11am for the second installment of The King’s Ransom series.

This Sunday afternoon we’ll be hosting our 8th annual Vision 2025 Dessert at our church. I always look forward to this time together and this year we have a special twist to it. First, we’ll enjoy some great desserts and then we’ll hear the passion of some of our ministry leaders and what’s happening in the Kidz and Youth, as well as Men’s and Women’s ministry for 2025.

Restored Community Church is asking God for the best path to take for us to help the many lives devastated by these many fires, and we’ll ask other churches here in our valley to join in on a loving response which includes tangible gifts through local churches there in the affected communities. I would ask you to pause regularly in your day and lift the many victims up who’ve lost loved ones, homes, and memories to the flames. Pray for the many pastors and churches rallying right now in order to show the beautiful hands and feet of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.