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June Newsletter

 My heart is full!

Sometimes there are seasons in life that bring a lot of rejoicing and this last month has been one of those.

First, on Pentecost Sunday we had a baptism with two elementary aged girls as well as a baby of a family who is newer to our church and in our catechism class. It was a beautiful service with lots of guests and lots of joy! 

Second, our youngest son Asher got married on May 30th to Angel and I had the privilege of marrying them. It was an incredible day filled with so much joy in having all our family in town including my mom! Beth and I are now officially empty nester's which has it's own set of emotions with it that I'm sure I'll be working through over the next year... lol! 

Overall it's been a rich month of life and ministry. Beth and I are so grateful!

Updates:
  • Our catechism class is almost finished. Pray for everyone as they consider their next steps in commitment to Jesus and to Shalom Anglican.
  • We've had a few new visitors lately who seem to be sticking around. 
  • Beth and I missed a Sunday and our two lay preachers led the service. It's such a joy to know I can miss a Sunday and the church goes on without me. 
  • We celebrated another birth in our congregation. This time of a baby boy! 
  • One couple has recently seen God meet them in a very difficult time. Their praise of his grace is infectious! 
Prayer:
  • Pray for our church as we head into the summer. May it be a time of rest as and fellowship as we take time to gather outside. 
  • I recently completed a training program towards becoming a Spiritual Director with a group here in PNW called Soul Formation. I'd appreciate prayer in discerning how to best use what I've learned at Shalom as well as in service to others. 
  • Pray for two adults in our church experiencing deep life transformation. This is both a praise for what God is doing and a prayer request for their continued journey. 
  • Pray for me as I take some time this summer to discern some next steps for Shalom.
For the Shalom of Kitsap,

Fr. Rob 

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