Dear Seattle Saints,This weekend in the United States we celebrate a holiday called “President’s Day”.   It is an interesting story honoring 45 presidents, although it grew from the r specific holiday which first honored the birthdate of George Washington (the first) on February 22, 1885. Washington was honored as one of the “Founding Fathers” of the nation.  In 1971 these holidays were consolidat...  Read More

February Greetings,Over 100 million people are slated to tune in to tomorrows Super Bowl 58.  Beyond the obvious disappointment that the Seattle Seahawks are not involved I will admit that while mildly interested, I will not be missing any church services tomorrow to watch.   There is a little nostalgia when I think back to being 11 years old and listening to my father speak with awe about names l...  Read More

Dear Saints,I have been working on a training presentation to be given next month at Ministers Meeting during Portland Tabernacle Meetings.  It has to do with facing challenges which come to ministers as well as all Christians (and all humanity for that matter).  The good news is that as Christians, we do not face life’s challenges alone but rather have entered into a relationship with One who has...  Read More

Good afternoon,Listening to one of our ministers preach recently, I was reminded again of a basic truth.  When we have entered into a covenant relationship with God (in the Old Testament through the Torah/Law and in the New Testament through faith in Christ) then He has promised to be with us no matter the circumstances.   The sermon quoted the story of Joseph and that while things did not seem to...  Read More

Dear Seattle Saints,Warm greetings on Saturday afternoon.  I am happy to report that Lori is recovering well from her foot surgery and had stiches removed this week.  She is still limited in the time she can spend on her foot and required to wear a special boot when walking, but we thank God the pain has diminished.   During this time of her recovery I have learned afresh to appreciate the many th...  Read More

Happy COLD Saturday afternoon,Did you know the Lord is returning?  Jesus declared it.  The angels at his ascension declared it.  The Apostles and early believers looked for it.  Down through the ages it has been the watchword of the Christian church.  Some have scoffed and doubted just as they did in the early church (2 Peter 3:3) but we are encouraged and reminded to be ready because Christ’s ret...  Read More