This past week, a group of 10 people from our area traveled to the Red Bird Mission in rural Kentucky to support their work camp ministry, which provides free home repair and improvements which enables the low income residents to have a roof over their heads that safely shelters their family. For some who joined us on the trip, this was their first journey with us, and one of the first questions that they ask is, “what do we need to pack for the journey?”

The packing list for our trip includes some things that you would expect, as well as some items that are unexpected. The expected includes work pants, t-shirts, sturdy shoes, and a hat to keep you cool. Some of the unexpected include a sleeping bag and air mattress to sleep on a church floor overnight, a large water bottle to prevent dehydration, and some tasty snacks to share with your travel mates in the van (especially the driver – gotta keep him happy).

This week, as we continue our “Gear Up for Life” sermon series on Ephesians, we’re going to consider what provisions we need to live our lives well and participate in God’s work in our world. What are some of the “must have” items that you would put on your list? What do you think some of the surprises might be?

Set some time aside to join us for worship this week as we come before the Lord with praise in our hearts and hear St. Paul’s Prayer for the Provisions we will need for a faithful life. You can join us live in our sanctuary or online on Sunday at 10 a.m.

In-Person and Online Worship is available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we ask if you are attending in-person, to please wear a mask and follow CDC guidelines. If you do not feel well, and have symptoms related to COVID-19 or were possibly exposed, we ask that you attend church through our multiple online worship platforms.

In-Person: 10 Stillwater Road, Blairstown, NJ

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