It is said that when one door closes another one opens. Over the past 6 months I have had the honor and privilege to lead an extraordinary group of men and women through some difficult times.  I could not be any prouder as I watched those around me reach far above and beyond what was asked of them. I watched as this small group of people formed a bond that was truly unique in so many ways. Indeed this group of people drawn together in a common bond has truly become a family. While there is sadness in closing the church that so many have fought so hard for, I believe that it provided each of us with the opportunity learn more about ourselves. God showed us that even when things seem impossible, we can overcome so long as we remain focused on the face of Jesus. He showed not only where our strengths are but also how to build up each other through the strength that He provides.

Each of you takes with you a unique gift from God. It is my solemn prayer that you take these gifts and use them to build up others in the word of God. Through you with the Love and Support of God you can, and will, accomplish great things.

Remember always that the church is you and not a building. God is with you wherever life carries you. Remember God also, not just when times seem bad, but when times are good as well. It is okay to mourn your loss, but remember God is in this too. So mourn for a season if you must, then with God on your side show those around you that through Him all things are possible.

Pastor Clyde Lape

Ephesians 4:11-13

11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.