Reaching out from Grand Lake Community Chapel
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Greetings in Christ!
This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it! Let us rejoice in the first holiday of late spring, and let us be glad that there’s no snow in the forecast for Memorial Day! It’s certainly brisk this morning, but the skies Up North are crystal clear, and we’re looking forward to a long holiday weekend to welcome more and more of our seasonal friends back home to Presque Isle County!
Our apologies for being a day late with our weekly note, Wednesday was absolutely jammed with pastoral needs that took precedence over reaching out; we trust that you all understand that, sometimes, stuff happens!
This weekend is incredibly important in the life of the church, as we will gather to celebrate the Day of Pentecost. Red will be the dominant color of the day, as we are reminded that the Holy Spirit descended like a dove on the crowds in Jerusalem, and settled as tongues of flame on the disciples. We are all recipients of the Holy Spirit, who guides our steps and helps us discern right from wrong, an ever-present companion who helps cement our relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Pentecost is such a special day, let us truly rejoice!
This weekend is also incredibly important in the life of the United State, as we will observe Memorial Day with solemnity and humility; Memorial Day is set aside to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our country. It is not a day to get a great deal on a new mattress or a set of tires, nor is it a day to honor those who served or are serving now; it is a day of remembrance and gratitude for the brave men and women who didn’t come home. Let us set aside time to remember, and to offer up a word of thanks for all of them.
God bless you, Karen and Greg
Home: (989) 474-9116, Cell: (734) 502-5969 revgregrc@yahoo.com / revgreggl@yahoo.com revkarenrc@yahoo.com / revkarengl@yahoo.com ________________________________________________________________________________________
“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being.” Ephesians 3:16
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