Shalom Anglican

 Friends of Shalom, Why would someone be interested in Anglicanism? That's a good question. A few weeks ago I did a video on the history of Anglicanism and this week I wanted to share a few reasons why some of us are drawn to this historic liturgical tradition.  I also wanted to share with you the weekly word. This one is from a moment in Jesus' ministry where folks wanted him to pick a side.  Thanks to all who are praying for our first meeting this Saturday. For those planning on joining us please RSVP to shalomanglican@gmail.com.  For the Shalom of Kitsap, Rob and Beth

Friends of Shalom, We're less than two weeks out from our first meeting and I couldn't be more excited! God is bringing people together to help in a variety of ways. My daughter Ellie has decided to join our core team and help with leading us in song! The staff at All Saints Academy have been so welcoming and are excited for us to use the chapel. Others have stepped up to help us with our sound and with coffee (a requirement for church planting in the PNW)!  This week I put together a video sharing some more around what our meetings will be like. We aren't starting a full church service yet, so I felt like this needed some more explanation. We filmed it inside the building. Check it out. Also, here's the weekly word. This week I shared some thoughts from Isaiah 25:1-9 which gives a picture of the day when God will make all wrongs right. This is a powerful text to bring to bear on our hearts as we long for shalom in Israel/Palestine.  Please continue to pray for our firs...

Hey friends, Here's the weekly word from Philippians 3:17!  Thanks for tuning in! -Rob 

It’s Go Time!  This last weekend we celebrated Beth’s 46th birthday by spending a few days down in Oregon with all our kids. We had a great time catching up and enjoying two beautiful fall days together. On the way down my wife reminded me that her birthday was the sixth month anniversary of my cycling accident (I broke my L2 vertebrae back in April). It’s hard to believe that was six months ago! Six months ago, I was preparing to transition out of my last pastorate of 10 years and was also getting ready to begin some initial meetings for Shalom Anglican. Needless to say, my accident changed those plans. The thought crossed my mind, “God, are you trying to get my attention to keep me from planting this church?” But during my weeks of recovery it didn’t seem like the Lord was removing this calling; however, he was slowing me down! I shared with several friends that I wanted to embrace everything the Lord had for me in this time of rest and healing. My typical response would be to pl...

 Friends of Shalom, This week's word is from Philippians 2. I pray it will encourage you in your life with God! Thanks for your prayers and support!