Dear Seattle Saints,Warm May greetings to all.  You may have noticed that with our out-of-town guests that I did not write last weekend.  It doesn't happen often but thanks to those who reached out wondering if things were OK.     And thanks to all who helped with the first fellowship/potluck dinner of the year.  As you may have heard...we are shifting our annual special meetings to the springtime...  Read More

Happy Saturday, It seems amazing that we are nearly through the first third of 2025 and we’re certainly enjoying the longer days and at least a bit less precipitation.   Most of all we continue to rejoice in the message of last Sunday that Jesus is risen.  It is upon this crucial fact that all of Christianity is founded.   Sometimes we lose sight of that fact in the busy schedule that many in the ...  Read More

Dear Seattle Saints,If you lived in the Philippines you would refer to today as Black Saturday....the day Jesus laid in the tomb between His crucifixion and his resurrection on Easter morning.  While we don't usually refer to this day with that title, it is a day of somber reflection of the mourning which took place on that day by Jesus' followers.  Grief and sadness were very much a part of their...  Read More

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,Today is the day before Palm Sunday when Christians around the world will celebrate Jesus’ Triumphal entry into Jerusalem as prophesied by the prophet Zechariah.  It was certainly a high point in Jesus’ ministry considering the events which would follow during the following week.   Each of the four Gospels share this story but  I find it fascinating to consider ...  Read More

Dear Saints,I’m writing this a day early as Lori and I plan to be with the saints in Langley BC over the weekend.   And for your information, Sis. Marjorie and Bro. Edwin from Langley plan to join us in Seattle for the first weekend of May when we will have a potluck and good time of fellowship.    Over this week I have had the opportunity to have several meetings and conversations with saints…som...  Read More

Dear Ones,Looking out my office windows today is a view of pink and red and white tree blossoms along with yellow and white flowers.  They brought to mind Isaiah 55 which describes the abounding grace of the kingdom of the heavens which was to be ushered in by the coming Messiah. Familiar words pointing Israel (and us) to sustaining waters which while beyond our means are offered freely.  A call  ...  Read More