Weekly Check-In - April 25, 2026
We are blessed with outstanding leaders in our congregation. Tomorrow we will ordain and install our new elders for the class of 2028. Shelly Brown will be ordained and installed, and Bob Sarver will be installed (as he has previously been ordained). I know that we have several folks who will be traveling tomorrow and not able to be present, but I am hopeful that if you are able you will be there for this service of ordination and installation which occurs during the morning worship service. We also say thank you to Mike Streible and Jason Shockley who are rotating off the Session. They have served faithfully and well, and we know that we can continue to depend on them even as they move on from the Session at this time.
There is a portion of this Check-In in the email version which includes a very positive report on our churches finances. If you are not receiving the emails and would like to please be in contact with Judy Morris or George Love about being added to the emai list.
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Other notes from the Session:
We are working on learning about options for replacing the awnings at the Activities Building. There is nothing specific to report at this point except that we will be consulting with someone who we hope can give us a basic idea of what some different choices for the awnings might cost. This work is being done in consultation with the Presbyterian Women who are interested in this project as well.
I know some of you are aware of the elevator for the Activities Building that has been in the conversation stage for probably two years. The gifts for the elevator have been given, meaning the construction and installation will be covered by that gift. The elevator company has let us know that they are aiming to be in our area for our elevator at the end of June and/or beginning of July. The elevator will be located to the right of the door where there is currently space that is not much used and has coat hanger pegs on the wall.
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Tomorrow's Scripture and sermon…
Old Testament Lesson (responsive) Psalm 23
New Testament Lesson 1 Peter 2:19-25
Gospel Lesson. John 10:1-10
Sermon "Sheep With Choices To Make"
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It will be a joy to celebrate the service of Ordination and Installation with Shelly Brown and Bob Sarver tomorrow morning. Shelly is being both ordained and installed. Bob has previously been ordained and is being installed this morning. We give thanks for their willingness to serve in leadership for our congregation.
Tuesday Prayer Group: Prayer Group will meet this Tuesday, April 28 at 11 a.m. in the Activities Building.
Choir will meet this Wednesday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
Celebrate Life!
George