Share from your week; where have you seen God at work?:
Michele – My God Sighting this week is - Now that I’ve seen my brother in law, it’s been three weeks since he had a stroke, and I’m seeing some things get better. But, I think the real blessing was being able to be here for my sister. I think there were times, when I was working full time, I wouldn’t have been able to have so much flexibility with my schedule. So, I think the real blessing is that I’m really able to be here for her. And I know I’ve been able to help.
Pastor Brett – Amen. Thank you, Michele and we will continue to pray for your brother in law.
Jan – Hello, I just want to thank everybody for praying for Wayne. Quick update on Wayne – He actually played cards with his son and my sister and I. Which was real great because he hasn’t been interested in doing anything! He actually played cards; he corrected us a couple times, and like his old self. So, I’m just thankful and I came across that verse this morning in Psalm 30:5, and it says – Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning. It doesn’t say – joy may come, like it says - weeping may endure, but joy comes in the morning! So, I’m expecting and I thank you all for all your prayers and know that God is working, God is working mightily!
Dave – So, tragically I lost one of my business partners a week ago. He was vacationing in Hawaii with his two teenage kids and his wife where they went every year. He was out in the water snorkeling and didn’t make it back in; we think he had some sort of health event. We don’t know what triggered it, but it’s very likely, maybe the cause was drowning, but maybe a health event of some kind. What I wanted to share is though it is tragic and sad; we’re all in disbelief. My company has about 180 employees and so we’re all going through grieving. He was 51 and they flew him back yesterday. I’ve had the challenge of calling many, many, many people in his community related to work largely. He was super active in the business community as well as a lot of non-profits and causes, Breast Cancer Association, Dress for Success, to name a couple. So, I called many people on the phone to let them know before we sent out a press release; it was both emotional and raw each and every time, but so affirming for me to speak to people that I didn’t necessarily know, who knew Peter and honor him. They were effusive in their thankfulness and praise for his life and what he meant to them and their organizations. So, his name was Peter Quang and he was a man of faith. Lift his family up in prayers, please.
Pastor Brett – Absolutely Dave, will do. So sorry to hear about him this week.
Wendy F. – Mine is super fast. We’re very grateful that Mimi Markwith is here for the summer. We missed her last summer and so happy she’s back! So, that’s my God Sighting for sure.
Pastor Brett – Amen. Thank you, Wendy; welcome Mimi!
Kari – Good morning everyone. I have 3 quick ones. 1) Our Women’s Bible Study Group got to be in person for the first time Friday morning! It’s been well over a year and there were 7 of us so, it was really a great time. 2) Yesterday, we had Help Build Hope and we were able to be very efficient and get done by 10:30ish before it got super hot so, that was fun. And we had Ky there and he was a big helper so, that was super fun. 3) My other God sighting is that Dave got a haircut!
Francie – Sage’s 4th Birthday is our God Sighting! 4 years in! Here we go!
Pastor Brett – That’s awesome! Happy Birthday Sage! Oh my goodness, 4 years old! That’s an amazing balloon, Sage. I hope you have a great birthday and try to stay inside. Hey Sloane.