Summer-like weather has finally arrived in Michigan. Woohoo! We had a high of 82 degrees today with sunny skies. It was so nice to open all the windows and let the fresh air in.
With winter weather behind us and the governor reopening the state in phases, building has finally begun on our new church building. Below are some pictures taken when the footings were being poured. Steve [my son and the pastor] posted them on Facebook.
The filming of today's Sunday morning sermon was done at the building site. How thrilling it was to watch it on my computer screen. It was titled Footings & Foundations. Steve gave an analogy about building our lives on the secure foundation of Jesus Christ, and allowing Him to be 'The Master Builder.' If you have an interest you can listen to his sermon here.
While many churches worshipped in their sanctuaries today for the first time in weeks, we continued to rely on the Internet. Before the pandemic, we worshipped in a school but that venue is no longer available to us. Another local church has extended an invitation to share their facilities, but details are still being finalized.
Earlier today my son Jeremy and his family went to Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI where my dad and mom are buried. My dad was a Marine who served in the South Pacific during WWII. Look at the rows upon rows of military veterans who served our country to preserve the freedoms we enjoy. So grateful for their sacrifice and commitment.
When I look at my Dad's grave I picture in my mind Christ's second coming and the words found in I Thessalonians 4:16-17: "For the Lord Himself will descend from Heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first." What a sight that will be! "After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." I sure don't want to miss that grand occasion!
Hope you're having a wonderful holiday weekend.
Be safe and stay well!
Earlier today my son Jeremy and his family went to Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI where my dad and mom are buried. My dad was a Marine who served in the South Pacific during WWII. Look at the rows upon rows of military veterans who served our country to preserve the freedoms we enjoy. So grateful for their sacrifice and commitment.
When I look at my Dad's grave I picture in my mind Christ's second coming and the words found in I Thessalonians 4:16-17: "For the Lord Himself will descend from Heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first." What a sight that will be! "After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever." I sure don't want to miss that grand occasion!
~ Izzy, Landon and Ellie ~
~ Jeremy and Samantha ~
Be safe and stay well!
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