“So, we do not lose heart. Though our outer man is wasting away, our inner man is being renewed every day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4.16

As I think about the recent dangers we as a church community have faced, I remember what a blessing we share as sisters and brothers of faith in our Lord. Insurance will cover our infrastructure losses. God  and his Son were protecting us (and Angie and son) from harm. Our church building will come thru this even stronger than before. Our faith is reaffirmed by the blessings we received because no one was hurt. Our wonderful friends at Avondale Methodist Church stepped right up and made us welcome to their facilities and hearts. Lets celebrate our good fortunes.

Jesus has once again shown his Love to us.

-Ed Boutwell

Every year when Lent comes back around I have trouble deciding what I should be giving up.

Do I give up some food ?

Do I give up a vice? (I have just about given up all of them already! Time seems to have done that!)

Well, this year I have decided to give up feeling sad. No more wishing my kids were here. No more wishing my parents were still around. No more wishing I hadn’t sold my business. The list goes on and on.

Now I plan to take on happy projects. Things that fulfill me.

Now I have to decide just what the projects will be. I guess I should increase my participation at Church. That’ll do it!

-Ed Boutwell