I bring you peace and slightly cooler temperatures in the name of the risen Christ. Blessings to all and grace be upon you as you navigate your way through the continued dog days of summer. Just a few more weeks of heat and air quality alerts for the DFW area. I encourage you to remain inside during the heat of the day, stay hydrated, and join me in praying for rain!
What a beautiful service last week of singing, praising and sacred text. Thank you to everyone who participated in the service. To those who missed the live stream, please forgive us. Our internet service provider is upgrading internet service to this area of Fort Worth. The temporary result of this is a very unstable internet connection right now. The purpose for the upgrade is faster internet speeds with improved quality. Pray for these folks as they work through the 100+ degree temperatures to bring our internet service up to speed. Our livestream capabilities depend on internet speed, and our church depends on those of you who are faithfully watching every week.
September is Stewardship Month! I am looking forward to discussing the many ways God has given us to take care of God’s creation. I look forward to seeing all of you in person or online this Sunday. Join us for breakfast at 10:30 and if you are able bring a small breakfast dish to share with others.
I misunderstood the information I received last week about Winston’s father. He was removed from life support last Saturday and has, in Winston’s words, improved! We are all in God’s hands, including Winston, Sr. and God will call us each home in God’s good time. Continue to pray for the Kirkpatrick family as their journey in the healthcare system is not yet finished.
New Sermon Series: Stewardship: Living as People Entrusted by God
Stewardship is far more than an annual campaign or a conversation about finances. At its heart, stewardship is a way of life—a daily recognition that everything we have and everything we are is a gift from God. Scripture reminds us that we are called to be faithful stewards of God’s grace, using our time, our abilities, and our resources to reflect Christ’s love in the world.
When we practice stewardship, we acknowledge that God has entrusted us with meaningful responsibilities. Our homes, our relationships, our talents, our compassion, and even our challenges become opportunities to serve God and bless others. Stewardship invites us to shift our perspective from ownership to gratitude, from scarcity to generosity, and from obligation to joyful participation in God’s work.
In the coming weeks, we will explore what it means to live as God’s stewards—people who manage God’s gifts with wisdom, purpose, and hope. Together, we will consider how our choices shape our faith, strengthen our community, and extend Christ’s love beyond our walls.
May this season inspire us to open our hands, open our hearts, and embrace the life God has entrusted to us. My love to all. See you Sunday! Mary
