SESSION NOTES - January 2026

 

As we look to the year ahead, we give thanks to the Lord for raising up women and men to serve His church. We also want to express our gratitude to the nominating committee for their faithful work in discerning and presenting the following nominations for congregational leadership:

Session (Elders): Bob Black, Jereme Randles
Deacons: Judy Liddle, Kate Griffin, Linda Burch
Trustees: Brian Burch, Duane Flower

Please join us in praying for these brothers and sisters as they prepare to step into their responsibilities. Leadership in Christ’s church is a joyful calling and a weighty stewardship. Let’s surround them with encouragement, practical help, and steady prayer.

How You Can Pray

·      Wisdom & Discernment: That the Lord would give clear minds and unified hearts as they make decisions for the good of the congregation.

·      Servant Hearts: That each leader would reflect Christ’s humility and love in every conversation and action.

·      Strength & Protection: For spiritual resilience, healthy rhythms of rest, and protection for their families.

·      Gospel Fruitfulness: That our ministries would be marked by real growth in faith, hope, and love.

How You Can Support

·      Offer a quick word, note, or text of encouragement.

·      Volunteer alongside our leaders in a ministry area.

·      Share feedback with grace and patience.

·      Commit to pray weekly by name for at least one leader.

We also want to thank God—and thank you—for your faithful generosity. Because of your consistent giving, our church remains on solid financial footing, enabling ministry to flourish: discipleship opportunities, care for our facilities, and community outreach such as Teen Prayer and “Neighbors Helping Neighbors.” Your gifts are bearing real fruit.

Finally, we extend a word of gratitude to those concluding or transitioning roles this season. In particular, we thank Joyce Durkee for her thoughtful leadership of the Banner Group. We are grateful for every quiet act of service that strengthens our worship and our welcome.

Let us keep lifting our leaders before the Lord, trusting that “He who calls you is faithful; He will surely do it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:24)

Raymond Jenks for the session

 

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