Hello friends of Peace,

Pastor recently returned a divine call to serve at St Paul's in North Mankato.

The reason was simple: the Lord gave him a conviction to do the work here.

In many ways, it was an excellent call - a large group of people committed to serving, wonderful music, a live for God's Word, a regular prayer group, and an openness to the work of the Holy Spirit.

I remain strongly interested in the work here.

  • I like our interest in financial health and want both the congregation and our individual families to get financially sound

  • I like the joint middle school high school work we do and see lots of chances to grow it. I hope 2 or 3 is you will join me and we make it better.

  • I like our interest in personal gospel bringing and want to train 25% of you to be excellent gospel bringers in your homes and lives

  • I want to pass off the tech work. It's time for people other than my family to do it.

  • I like our simplicity and want to help us downsize and simplify our ministry. We need to be more agile for the challenges to come.

  • I want to partner with our local churches to start the Hastings ministry

  • I like our progress in Kalamazoo and want to see that grow and develop

There is a lot of great ministry to be part of here in Otsego plainwell. I like being part of it with you and hope you'll join me!

But this call also makes another point.

The congregation in Mankato had gone four years without a pastor. This needs to stop. There are 300 souls that come to service each week without a pastor.

We have lots of small congregations in this area served by one pastor. Christians raise up the next group of people and pass their life on. Friends, that's what we need to do.

Let's get to it!

New member celebration

On Sunday, September 3rd, two young ladies, Clara and Ellise, will join the congregation as they make a public professions of faith. During the service, we will confirm their faith and pray for them. After the service, we’ll have a little celebration. Please come and celebrate with them!

Sundae Sunday

September 10th following the service the new Otsego - Plainwell Right to Life group would like the opportunity to meet you all. They are coming to serve us ice cream sundaes! See you for Sundae Sunday!

Welcome Home/Fall kick off

Hey! I’m getting excited for our fall event to Welcome friends and family Home and kick off our fall ministry! It’s a great time to be God’s people. Our world might be falling apart, but God is building a far better one with us. Let’s get to it!

  • installation service

  • cook out and lunch

  • family Olympics!

Sunday September 17th at 9:30 am! Look forward to seeing you!

 

Darlene Syers

The Dave Myers family

Bob Bell family

Ron Miller

 
 

September ushers are Gary Combs and Marc Nelson

Upcoming events (full calendar)

  • September 3rd 9:30 New member welcome

  • September 5th 6:30 pm Team and Task time

  • September 10th 10:30 Sundae Sunday!

  • September 14th 12:00 pm Senior luncheon

  • September 15th 6:30 pm Bunco

  • September 17th 9:30 am Fall kick off/Welcome Home

  • October 15th 10:45 Congregational forum

  • October 22nd 10:45 Voters’ meeting

 

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805 S Wilmott St

Otsego, MI 49078

269-694-6104

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