● May 2026 "The Mountain Top Messenger" Newsletter
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From here it seems safe to say that we are going to have a lot of May flowers. Anyone else
tired of the rain and cold? Now I know we needed the rain to dampen down the fire danger, but I
think the goal has been met. I, personally, am ready for some sunshine and warmth. And while
I did manage to sneak in a couple of 9 hole golf rounds, they keep closing the course because
of all the water. I just received the news today that the golf leagues are starting up on May 19,
so maybe that is a sign of faith. Speaking of signs of faith, I would be interested to hear what
you think of the series we are currently doing on 1 Peter and our Resurrection Realities? I hope
you are finding it informative. I welcome comments and or thoughts that you might have. You
can tell me personally, email me, drop me a note, text me, however you would like, please, I
welcome the feedback. I believe we have 3 Sundays left. And while it is still a little fresh in your
minds I am also looking for any feedback you might have on our Lenten and Holy Week
services, I have received a couple of comments in regard to the Good Friday Service, people
had asked that we put the hymns during the Tenebrae portion of the service on the projectors
as they are hard to see when the lights are turning off, and that we can and will do. So, once
again and comments positive or negative are welcomed.
Once we finish up with 1st Peter series we will be celebrating Pentecost and Holy Trinity Sunday,
(brush up on your Athanasian Creed) and then we will be going back to our regularly scheduled
pericope/lectionary for the summer. Monday morning Bible study will be wrapping up for the
summer following our meeting on Monday May 11th and will resume the Monday following
Labor Day in September. For the summer months we will continue with Sunday morning Bible
study following worship for those interested. I thought we might do an in depth study of the
readings for the day and particularly the scripture reading on which the sermon was based.
That way it will be a week by week study so that way if you miss a week it won't impact the study.
I also wanted to mention that I will be cutting back on my in church office hours a little bit this
summer. I will be in the office on Monday, Wednesday (afternoon and evening), Thursday. I will
be working remotely part of the time as well. Part of the reason is that June and I will be
spending the summer in our camper at Little Girls Point while our house is being remodeled. I
will always be available on my cell, as we do have internet at the camp site. Our project is
supposed to be finished by early September, so we will relocate back to our home on Philaja
Road following the project. Please remember I am always just a phone call away. I think that is
enough for now, I pray the Lord blesses all of you with a pleasant and enjoyable summer
season.
And now, may the Lord bless you and keep you, may the Lord make His face shine upon you
and be gracious unto you, may the Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
Pastor Rick
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