Good Morning Church Family,
Today, my wife and I are spending some much needed time with our son who has been away at college. We will miss you all.
These last couple of months have seemed like a whirilwind of activity, a lot of neat things have happened and we have grieved the loss of a dear member. There was a lot to celebrate this past year. A lot of steps of realization of what God can do through you and through this church. I am so proud to be your pastor. It gives me joy to share with people where my wife and I are serving!
Numbers are not a huge thing for me. People are. However, I started doing rough counts in May. We averaged 27 people in worship. In December, we averaged 41. Again, I am not a numbers person. I am a people person. That means real people are loving other people and people are experiencing God's love here. I love it!
I am excited to see what God has for us in 2026. I pray for three things this year: 1. We build on what God has given us 2. Leaders will step into their natural positions to help us continue to grow and build into people 3. We would see people saved and discipled into followers of Christ.
Upcoming
Jan 11 - Lord's Supper/Fellowship Meal. We will do the Lord's supper during the service. Potluck meal immediately following in the fellowship hall. Please sign up so we know what you are bringing.
Jan 24 - Chili Supper for the community. Come and bring your big pot of chili and we plan to share with the community in a Drive-Thru Style Dinner.
Jan 28 - Church Game night. 6-8PM.
Love and Grace to you all.
Craig Barrack
Pastor, East Lake Fellowship
