Unshakable
                                      August  Sermon Series
 
In 2007 a devastating earthquake hit the Chincha Alta region of Peru. In the aftermath of the destruction, we worked with local pastors and missionaries to try and provide help, healing and a sense of hope to those suffering from the enormous tragedy. You could not help but notice the lingering fear that gripped the hearts of the people. It was often expressed as the aftershocks continued for months. One thing became glaringly apparent from the beginning. The homes and buildings in that region were not constructed to endure an earthquake of that magnitude. We have obviously seen the same sad story in Haiti. In the New Testament, Jesus spoke clearly and often on the importance of building our lives, not just our homes, on a sure foundation. In these challenging and uncertain times, all of us long for a sense of stability, security, something absolutely sure that we can base our life and confidence upon. During the month of August we will focus on this subject during our worship time.  We will walk together through a four- week sermon series called "UNSHAKABLE."  As we close out the last official month of summer, I hope you will make time to be in one of our three Sunday morning worship services. Together we will discover some foundational truths that can provide strong support to our lives in a world that is being shaken to the core.  
See you in Worship,
Mike
 
                                       Hope for Haiti Fast
                             Saturday, July 31 - Sunday, August 1
We encourage everyone who is able, to fast (go without food) beginning at noon on Saturday, July 31st and ending at noon on Sunday, August 1st. We will break our fast on Sunday by celebrating the sacrament of Holy Communion. After the 11:15 worship services, we will gather for a modest meal of beans and rice in the fellowship hall. The meal the children who attend school at OFCB Ministries in Bayonnais receive each school day. At the beans and rice meal, we ask each family to donate an amount equal to what they would have spent on meals during the fast period, or whatever they feel called to give.