Hello Family and Friends,Greetings from a snowy Port Angeles, WA. Over the last week we have received over three feet of snow. And more snow is expected soon. It is so deep that we couldn’t get our cars out. I even had to dig out my four wheel drive truck . Needless to say, everyone is tired and sore from shoveling snow.
It is quite obvious that many of you have been praying for us and the ministry at Sequim Bible Church as we have seen things happen very quickly that only the Lord could have accomplished. However, there is still much that needs to be done. Sadly, we have seen a couple of people leave but also have received several new members. I like what we are hearing from many of the members about the way the church is going. So we are quite encouraged.
Pastor Shane and I have been working together on many things. I am amazed just how much he and I think alike. It is such a joy to be working with a like-minded pastor and one that really loves his flock. Shane is quite busy with sermon preparation, church business, a cell phone that never stops ringing, online seminary courses, and family. Please keep him in your prayers.
We have been planning home Bible Study small groups which we will be calling FLOCKS (Fellowship. Leadership development, Outreach, Caring, Knowledge, and Service). The first one begins this evening.
We have assisted with the organization and operation of the Women’s Ministry. Dayle is the assistant director of the leadership team. The Biblical Counseling course has begun and both Dayle and I along with several other church members and taking it.
We have had some delays in remodeling the senior pastor’s office due to other pressing matters, but we work on it as we can. I hope to get him in possibly as early as next week. But, I have said that before.
In two weeks we will be driving south. I will be going to the Shepherd’s Conference at Grace Community Church and Dayle will be staying with Steve and Neeley in Sacramento. I will be staying at my sister’s house for a couple of nights and then with some good friends in Santa Clarita for the conference nights. Pastor Shane and Tim Smith will also be attending the Shepherd’s Conference but they will be flying down.
Prayer Requests:
Please continue to pray for the ministry at Sequim Bible Church.
Pray for Pastor Shane. He has much to do and needs wisdom and more hours in the day.
Pray for additional financial support. We have much to go before we meet our monthly goal.
If you would like to assist financially please send your donations to:
Northwest Independent Church Extension
P.O. Box 2225
Sumner, WA 98390 Phone: (253) 826-7881
Always Serving,
Shelley for both of us!
