Dear Friends,

Becoming friends with someone takes effort. Staying with friends can be even harder. Life has many challenges that can compete with the time it takes for enduring friendships. Added to that, we are living in a cultural moment where political passions and opinions, social media activism, and religious and political forces create currents that separate intimate friends or family.

What can be done? What can you do not to be canceled or be a canceler?

This Sunday, I will be giving you what the bible says about this challenge and what you can do. God has an answer to all this loneliness and alienation, and it includes you and His gospel community.

Please start now by making arrangements to be present for worship at 8:00 or 11:00 am service. Plan to linger and talk around breakfast starting at 9:15 am. Stay for a class as we consider how we can start and strengthen friendships.

I really want to see your face and so does everyone else!
Joe

To read Pastor Joe’s Preparing for Sunday, click here.