Martha and I are visiting our daughter Emily and her family this weekend in Virginia. We are here for Martha to speak to the women’s group at First Baptist Church Woodbridge, Virginia where our son-in-law, Brad, serves as pastor.

While I am away for the weekend – Chris Kroll, our Minister to Students, will be preaching. (I will be back in the office Monday)

I am thankful for Chris and the entire pastoral team for the way they provide leadership and spiritual care for the congregation. Even when I am away, I am always assured that you will be well cared for.

Please join with me in thanking and encouraging our pastors in their labor for the gospel.

Hebrews 13:17 Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you.