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 Friends of Shalom,

It's been a busy month. I hope things are well in your life and ministry. Here are some updates on our end.

  • Ordination: I've finished all my ordination exams for the priesthood. Most of you know I was ordained to the diaconate last summer. Deacons are full members of the clergy in the Anglican Tradition with specific roles in the church service and in ministry. All clergy including Priests and Bishops begin as Deacons. But some deacons are "transitional" on their way to the priesthood. That was my path. I hope to be ordained as a Priest in the coming months!
  • New Bishop: The Diocese of Cascadia ordained a new Bishop to lead our churches last week. Bishop Jake Worley is the second Bishop of our missionary diocese up here in the PNW (Washington, Oregon, and Alaska). Please keep him in prayer as he begins his ministry. 
  • New Day and Meeting Time: Starting March 31st Easter Sunday we'll begin meeting on Sunday morning at 10am. Please pray for this change and for this new season for us! 
  • New People: At the beginning of the year I began praying for God to send us 10 new folks over the next 2 months. I counted them up... and He's answered that prayer! We've seen exactly 10 adults and kids begin worshipping with us! Please continue to pray for God to connect us with folks interested in our plant and those He is drawing to Himself.
  • Personal News: Our youngest daughter got engaged! We couldn't be more excited for Ellie and Zac! They are also key members of Shalom and we're so thankful to God for bringing them together. 
  • Prayer: Please continue to pray for the ups and downs as well as the discouragement that's a real part of church planting as well as protection from the enemy. 

Here's the Weekly Word



What is Lent? As most of you are aware, we are now in the season of Lent. Here's an article that helps lay out the basics of Lent. I pray this is a rich season in your life of entering into the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and giving (Matthew 6) as we prepare for Holy Week! 

What is Lent?        

Thanks again for all your support and prayers.

For the Shalom of Kitsap,

-Rob and Beth  

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