Updates

February 2011

Both Donna and Brett are glad to be back in their post-holiday routines. January had some very rich services. We were also intrigued to see that we have an opportunity to present a Hymn Sing service to our local community at the St. Joseph Brown Bag concert in June. Our guitarist, Chuck, was instrumental in arranging that. As we move in to February, we will also see an upcoming pastoral transition at St. John UCC in New Buffalo. Our prayers are for a smooth transition there.

 

Our Bible Study at Lakeland Continuing Care Center continues to be a remarkable blessing. We've been having a faithful group of participants each week and had 10-12 several weeks, now. That was as many as our tiny room can possibly hold! 

Both Brett and Donna have family members struggling with serious health issues which remain an ongoing concern, but remain both thankful and awed that this tiny ministry continues to be enthusiastically received.

Donna spends a lot of time preparing music for her church and teaching many people of all ages how to play piano and guitar. (There are many interesting stories that could be shared on that topic alone!) She also continues to help with the affairs of her mother's estate.

Our work with our churches also continues to be consistently blessed. Donna's church is working through a number of planning issues that demands a lot of attention. We are as yet uncertain of the impact on both her work as the music minister and both our work in leading the Bible Study, but we are confident in the Lord's hand, whatever the direction.

Our Tuesday night shut-in visitation also remains blessed and consistent. Our handful of dear ones whom we call our "Precious Pennies" welcome us with dear and open arms. The Lord may call a couple of them home soon, so we look at our times with them as particularly blessed.

We pray continually for the Lord's blessing upon our homes and upon those who receive us into their presence. "Thus far, the Lord has helped us."

Amen.