5-13-08
Greetings WAPAC Prayer Partners,
Today is Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
WORRY means “to divide the mind.” Prayer will overcome worry. PRAISE HIM. THANK HIM. God will give you peace.
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CHURCH OF THE DAY – CAMAS
Camas was organized in 1917 (J. W. Frazier, Pastor). Dick Sales (Joann) has served as Pastor at Camas since June 2006. Rejoice in 13 Baptisms and 21 new Nazarenes this past year. You may contact Pastor Sales at dicksales@gmail.com.
Straight ahead for Jesus!
-Hugh L. Smith
5-12-08
Greetings WAPAC Prayer Partners,
Today is Monday May 12, 2008.
“If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things, God may be glorified” (I Peter 4:11 NKJV)
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*I trust you enjoyed a wonderful MOTHER’S DAY & PENTECOST SUNDAY with family.
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*Miriam & I were pleased to enjoy the A.M. Worship Encounter at Aurora. Pastor Jim Manker preached an excellent message that tied mothers, mothers-in-law and Pentecost together. The Text was from Ruth 1:16-2:3; 11-12.
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CHURCH OF THE DAY – KIRKLAND
For the past several weeks you have been praying for the Kirkland Church during pastoral search process. Alan Mortimer (Cricket) has given excellent service as interim (al@mortport.com).
On Sunday May 11, Mike Ford (Kristen) was elected with strong support as Senior Pastor. Mike has served for the past few years as Small Groups Pastor at Gold Creek. Kristen has been Women’s Ministries Director at Gold Creek. Mike & Kristen are expecting their first child in about 6 weeks. Mike begins service at Kirkland in June. You may contact Mike at mike@goldcreek.org and Kristen at Kristen@goldcreek.org.
Straight ahead for Jesus!
-Hugh L. Smith
5-09-08
Greetings WAPAC Prayer Partners,
Today is Friday May 9, 2008.
* Terry Ketchum & HLS completed the three area meetings with Pastors for the CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PREPARATION. The response was excellent. I’m grateful for the church that led me to Jesus – and excited about the 100th year celebration. Mark your calendars – October 5, 2008. WAPAC is being abundantly blessed.
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* Yesterday Rick Ryding (Bonnie) Pastor at Centralia underwent successful thyroid surgery in St. Peter’s in Olympia. He is resting for a few days before resuming schedule.
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CHURCH OF THE DAY – EVERETT FIRST
Everett Pastor Marvin Bressler (Bjorg) has announced his retirement effective June 22. The Bresslers have purchased a home in Eugene, OR but will remain a part of WAPAC for the next several months. Marv has served at Everett First since October 1991. You may contact Pastor Bressler at bre2nilsen@aol.com.
Straight ahead for Jesus!
-Hugh L. Smith
5-06-08
Greetings WAPAC Prayer Partners,
Today is Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
* WAPAC CHILDREN’S CAMP & TEEN CAMP REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ON THE DISTRICT WEB SITE. (The first deadline for registration for NYI is June 15, 2008.
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* Terry Ketchum & I will be in Woodland today (Lynn Ford, host Pastor) for the SOUTH AREA PASTORS FORUM FOR CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION PLANNING. (October 5, 2008)
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* Miriam & I were privileged to be at Northwest Nazarene University this past weekend for Baccalaureate & Commencement Activities. Rev. Jeff Carr gave an excellent message during the Baccalaureate service and Dr. Richard Hagood an excellent message for the Commencement.
It was a joy to celebrate with 5 WAPAC Pastors and families on graduations – Amanda Renee Borbe (Ken & Colleen, Van Zandt); Zachary Wayne Carpenter (Steve & Debbie Carpenter, South Sound); Nicole Cheree Mattson (Terry & Joetta, West Seattle); Jeffrey Scott Shaw (Scott & Vickie, Bremerton); Michael Edward Wheatley (Tim & Pam, Monroe) – Adam McFarlane (Dr. Jeff & Laurie, Aurora Staff) and Rob Anderson, Youth Pastor at Kent (Kirby Hughes)received the MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE.
CONGRATULATIONS.
Straight ahead for Jesus!
-Hugh L. Smith
