Love From Your Pastor

Hello Brothers & Sisters of FBC,

And the people came to Moses and said, “We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD and against you. Pray to the LORD, that he take away the serpents from us.” So Moses prayed for the people. (Num 21:7 ESV)
On this National Day of Prayer, the above verse is a tremendous reminder to us of the power of prayer!  Notice that the man of God here prayed for the people in response to their confession of sin.  The answer to the prayer was the Lord telling Moses to put a serpent up on a pole, and all who looked at it would be healed.  In John 3 we see the beautiful parallel in the message of the cross.  Whoever looks to Jesus and His atoning work on the cross, will live!  Let’s be in prayer for our community and our nation, that there would be a genuine revival which leads to repentance and turning to Christ by faith!
I want to thank you for so many words of encouragement and prayers for our family this week, as we’ve dealt with the serious downturn of Elizabeth’s mother’s health.  She remains in Salem hospital, still struggling to breathe.  There has even been talk by one of the doctors of sending her home in a day or two and calling in hospice.  So please continue to pray for Judith, and for all the family.  This is certainly difficult for Elizabeth, so thank you again for your love and support of her.
This Sunday of course is Mother’s Day.  We are once again having our annual Brunch in honor of our ladies.  Thanks to the men who are heading up the cooking, etc.!  Please come and join us with the whole family, or by yourself!  This Sunday from 8:30 to 10:00 am.
I will be speaking on “Waiting on the Lord” from 1 Samuel 1:1 — 2:11.  Please read this wonderful true story of Hannah’s prayer for a son, of her dedication of that son to the Lord, and of her song of praise as a response to His gracious provision.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Love From Your Pastor,
Michael