Prayer

The FMCSC family is faced with some rather serious challenges that call upon us to unify ourselves in prayer. Please join with me as we seek the Lord for the following:

Mitch Thomas (Sam's brother. Sam is pictured above) moved to Pasadena about nine months ago to work with Sam and Christi at Corridors church. Mitch has been a great blessing to the ministry. Yesterday Mitch was diagnosed with a rather severe form of leukemia. Mitch is still in his 20's and has trust and peace in the Lord. He begins chemotherapy on Tuesday. Sam is pretty shaken up over the news. Matt and Marlene are on their way down to be with Mitch.

Pastor Wes Keller has suffered a stroke earlier this week. On Saturday evening the family will determine if life support systems will continue. Pastor Keller has served the FMCSC for decades as local church pastor and interim superintendent. Please lift the Keller family up in prayer.

Pastor Melaku is facing some challenges within the Ethiopian congregation. It seems that Badeg is back in the US and demanding to preach at the church. Pastor Melaku has refused to surrender the pulpit as a result of church disciplinary action. Badeg is doing everything he can to divide the church and is attacking Melaku. Tomorrow after the morning service the church leaders are holding a special meeting with Badeg to try and resolve the problem.

Thanks for being family. I pray that "it is good to belong" is not just cliche.

Blessings,