Happy Saturday evening,It has been a busy day with our young people working diligently to wash cars to help fund their upcoming Youth camp.   There also have been many preparations for Father's Day.  And many of us are already anticipating the upcoming Portland Camp Meeting Convention.  All of those events bring a sense of anticipation and as I was considering anticipation...I couldn't help but co...  Read More

Happy Saturday, Did you know that tomorrow, June 14 is Flag Day in the United States. In 1777, delegates of the Second Continental Congress adopted a resolution which established "the flag of the United States to be 13 stripes, alternate red and white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a new Constellation"  Over the years as states were added to the union the fl...  Read More

Happy Saturday, In true Seattle fashion the day began overcast and drizzly but has finished with billowy clouds, blue sky, and sunshine.   Thank you for your patience in my skipping of an Uplook for last week since we were traveling.  We were privileged to attend the High School graduation of our oldest granddaughter.  It was a joyous time and we were happy to have been there (even with airport tr...  Read More

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! In the United States this weekend marks the unofficial beginning of summer (although technically it doesn't begin until June 21st which is the Summer solstice or longest day of the year).   It is a holiday often marked by remembrances for those who gave their lives for the defense of our country.  And for you auto racing fans, the Indianapolis 500 race has been held on ...  Read More

Beloved Saints, I'm writing a little early this week as our Special Meetings begin tomorrow.  The theme is "Breaking Down Strongholds" which comes from 2 Corinthians 10:4.  We have been praying the Lord will use this special time together for us and those who gather from our sister churches nearby to expose and pull down those places where Satan has tried to establish authority.   Those places can...  Read More

Good morning,I've delayed my weekly email this morning to offer a warm greeting to all of our mothers.   God bless you for all that you do.  With that said, I am aware that both Mother's and Father's Day can bring a myriad of emotions for people.  Some of those emotions are joy and happiness because of the blessings which often come with becoming a mother.  We certainly do not want to minimize the...  Read More