Faithful in the Little Things

This week, as we celebrate the Fourth of July and look toward America’s 250th birthday, we have a good opportunity to pause and give thanks. We give thanks for the blessings we have received, for the freedoms we enjoy, for the generations who came before us, and for the communities we call home.

As Christians, gratitude naturally leads us to prayer. Scripture teaches us to pray for those in authority, and so we pray for our leaders at every level — national, state, and local. We pray for wisdom, strength, humility, and peace. We pray for the flourishing of our communities and for a hopeful future for our children and grandchildren.

But we also remember that strong communities are not built only in great moments. They are built in ordinary acts of faithfulness. A neighbor checked in. A child encouraged. A meal shared. A volunteer showing up. A prayer offered. A hand extended in kindness.

That is part of what makes both Christian faith and our country beautiful: everyday people choosing to love the people around them.

May God bless our church, our community, and our nation.

Grace and peace,
Pastor Jon