Dear First Pres,

I’m so grateful for the way that folks made the most of our worship in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday. It was downright fun. Thank you to those who worked so hard during the week to get the room ready for our worship services.  Thank you to our ushers, Link Crew, and worship crew for facilitating such a smooth morning.  And thank you congregation for joyfully worshipping the Lord in an uncommon space.

I’m grateful it was such a good experience, because we’re going to do it again this Sunday, June 14. That’s right; our worship services will be in the Fellowship Hall for one more week as the HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) crew finishes their work in the Sanctuary. They are almost certain to be done by Father’s Day, so we’re planning to be back in the Sanctuary on June 21 (which happens to be the launch of our summer worship schedule). Thanks so much for your flexibility.

This Sunday evening we’re celebrating the launch of summer with our All Church Picnic. Normally, the second Sunday of the month is our night for Community Groups; this month, we decided to have the whole church community together for the picnic. The picnic is going to be great fun for all ages; there’ll be stuff happening for those who can’t sit still, and plenty of freedom for others who love to sit still.  Please make the effort to join your church community this Sunday night. You won’t regret it.

Blessings,