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Dear Church Family, We find ourselves in the midst of springtime. May has always been one of my favorite months. Growing up, it always signaled the end of the school year and the beginning of summer freedom! Here in Washington, May is a prelude to the fun summer hiking season in and around the Cascades. I cannot wait until Chinook Pass opens up: the doorway to Mount Rainier National Park! I have already started to get my legs in shape. No doubt, you have begun to plan your summer get-aways and vacations. Preparation is key when it comes to adventures. You have to make sure you have food, water, and maybe a first-aid kit. One observation I had recently was that we spent so much time “getting ready” for these little excursions in life. What about life in general? How much time do we spend preparing for life as it comes at us? Life is the grandest adventure of all. However, many people struggle with disappointment and despair in everyday life. Many of those people are not standing on a solid foundation when (not if) the waves of life crash down on us. One of the ways you can prepare for the adventure of life is through our May/June sermon series on Sunday mornings. We are looking at the “blessings” within the greatest sermon ever
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Pastor Jack Peebles Senior Pastor jack.peebles@fpcyakima.com
preached: The Sermon on the Mount! I am calling this series “Beatitude Adjustment.” At the beginning of the sermon, Jesus offers eight “blessings.” These blessings follow a simple pattern: Jesus names a group of people normally thought to be unblessed and declares them blessed because of the presence and availability of abundant life in God’s kingdom to everyone, regardless of status, circumstances, or condition. Join us during this sermon series as we see how a deeper understanding of and walk with God and His Kingdom can change your whole perspective on life! Additionally, there is much going on in the life of the church this summer. Please take a look at the following pages which share a bit about what’s going on. From Vacation Bible School to Camp Ghormley to the Mount Adams Climb, you can share in fellowship with others this coming summer! I’d love for you to include First Presbyterian in your plans. May God bless you and your family as you prepare for the adventure of life in His Kingdom! Living and loving for Him,
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