Dear Church Family,

A big thanks to Alan TeBrink for filling in for me last week as I flew down to Scottsdale on Wednesday to be with Tracy.  This was one more opportunity to experience 115 degree temperatures….and hopefully the last.  Tracy and I arrived back in Monte Vista on Wednesday after a beautiful drive over Wolf Creek Pass.
We will pick up on the Mark series this Sunday with a look at chapter 4.  A passage that will make a lot of sense to farmers and anyone familiar with agriculture.  The parable of the soils is a great illustration of the depth of spirituality in the people around us.  But rather than examining others, what about self-examination?  Jesus doesn’t leave anyone out.  Come prepared to hear and be willing to change.
God Bless,
Allen
Announcements:
1) An article I wrote for this month’s newsletter:  https://alpickett61.blogspot.com/2024/09/how-are-tracy-and-allen-handling-their.html
2) Links to the messages from the last two weeks:

https://youtu.be/VSn8bDpCt_c

https://youtu.be/M7Ct0pZlgDc

3) Church of the Nazarene is having a block party on Sunday from 11-3.  All are invited.