I am praising God this morning to be coming to the end of Covid-19 symptoms.  I will still be wearing a mask in public for a while longer, just in case there is a stray germ still in me.  But the antivirals my doctor prescribed seem to be doing the trick.  I thank the Lord for my family’s kind care for me, and for those of you who expressed understanding when a week’s worth of activities were suddenly rescheduled.  Now that I am back in the saddle, here are a few things we need to share this week:

Thank you for your prayers for Pastor Mark Helmberger.
We praise God that Pastor Mark Helmberger was able to attend Resurrection Sunday services at Woodland Park Chapel, following surgery last week to reduce pain from tumors placing pressure on his spine. Many of you have been praying for Mark and his wife Lisa in his ongoing battle with cancer.  After the surgery, and some difficult conversations with doctors, Mark is now home, considering what the Lord would have him do and how he should serve in the time he has remaining.

Sandy Area Pastors’ Breakfast Wednesday, April 20, 9 AM, Tollgate Inn, Sandy
Join fellow pastors and elders for a no-host breakfast, and God-honoring conversation.  Share how the Lord blessed your congregation in their Resurrection Celebration. 

Portland Area Pastors’ Prayer, Thursday, April 21, 10 AM Woodland Park Chapel, Portland
“Finally, brethren, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified…” 2 Thessalonians 3:1

GCC Hymnsing April 24, 6 PM George Community Church, Estacada
Join with the congregation of George Community Church and other believers from around the area in singing praise to our God and King.  The church is located at 41750 SE George Road, outside Estacada in Clackamas County.

COMING UP SOON:

TCOTM Men’s Retreat June 3-5, Camp Morrow Click here for more information.

Tom Hiscox, NW Oregon Area Missionary thiscox@infaith.org