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A Word from the Pastor - Paul T. Dunbar

Last month you heard the good news about the coming of Joshua Davis as pastor and Director of Worship here at Faith. He plans to arrive in Hastings in mid- to late July, after his ordination in Michigan. The Installation Service for Pastor Davis here at Faith has been set for August 1 at 3:00 pm, so please put that date on your calendar.

One of the ways we’ll prepare for his coming is to gather gift-cards, which we’ll present to him so that he can stock his pantry and buy other needed items when he arrives (he’ll be living in the home we bought next door to church, the new parsonage, 2218 Boyce.) See the back cover of this newsletter for more information on this “gift-card shower.”

Another event I’d like to draw your attention to, and encourage your participation in, is Art Appreciation Month. Under the theme Lifting Up Art as an Expression of Faith, we will celebrate the God-given artistic talents among us by gathering pieces of art created by you and me to be displayed at the church throughout the month of August.

Can’t you just picture it – a homegrown collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, photographs, needlework, anything at all that expresses your artistic side and comes from a heart of faith – from people young and old, trained and untrained? I’m so excited to see it!
We are such a diverse, talented, and faith-filled group here at Faith!

Of course, there won’t be anything to see unless you – yes, you! – step out and share your giftedness. Don’t be shy. Whether it’s a new creation or something you made years ago, please call Wade Johnson at 462-5044 and bring your piece to the church by July 15. It’s not too late for us to have really spectacular collection of art for the enjoyment of all and to the glory of our creative God.