Dear First Pres,

  I'm so grateful for all who participated in the Love Our Schools event on Sunday. It was so encouraging to see folks of all ages praying for teachers, students, and schools. At one of the stations, people wrote notes of encouragement to be given to teachers. I've already heard reports back of how appreciative teachers were that our church is praying for them. Praise be to God. Please continue to join me in praying for our schools: teachers, students, staff, & administrators. The health of our city is directly linked to the health of our schools. Let's continue to ask that God's Kingdom come and His will be done in our schools as it is in heaven.
   Also, I'm so glad you remembered that we are back to our normal Sunday morning schedule. This Sunday the Education Hour will be in full swing with discipleship opportunities for all ages. Please look below my letter for more information about what is coming this Sunday.
   Finally, this week will be the second sermon in our series called Introducing Jesus from Mark 1. If you know anyone who is interested in discovering more of what the Bible says about Jesus, I encourage you to invite them. The Gospel of Mark is perfect for people who are exploring faith in Jesus.

Here's my prayer for us today:

Our Father in heaven, stir our hearts today for the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. May we truly grasp the Good News so that we are overflowing with the joy of our salvation. And may that joy be lived out with true love for our neighbors, just as you have loved us. Use this all for Your glory, today and forever. Amen. 

Blessings, 
Jeremy