Dear Beloved Church Family,

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I hope this letter finds you walking in the grace and truth of God, surrounded by His peace that surpasses all understanding.

As I reflect on the events and seasons we are navigating—both individually and collectively—I find myself asking the profound question: What is God up to?

God’s Work in Us

Scripture reminds us that God is always at work. Philippians 1:6 assures us, “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” In our personal lives, God is refining us, shaping us into the image of His Son. The challenges we face are not arbitrary but purposeful. They are tools in the hands of a loving Father, teaching us perseverance, deepening our faith, and calling us to trust Him more fully.

God’s Work in the Church

God is moving powerfully within His Church. Even in seasons of uncertainty, He is building His Kingdom, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18). Through every trial, He is teaching us to lean on one another, to grow in love, and to carry the light of Christ into a world desperate for hope. Our unity, worship, and service reflect His glory and remind the world that we are His disciples.

God’s Work in the World

God is not distant or indifferent to the world’s struggles. He is sovereign over nations and history, working out His redemptive purposes in ways we often cannot see. Even in times of turmoil, God is drawing people to Himself, opening hearts to the Gospel, and raising up His Church to be a voice for truth and justice.

What Is Our Response?

1. Seek Him Daily
   Let us not grow weary in prayer, worship, and the study of His Word. The more we draw near to God, the clearer His purposes will become in our lives.

2. Trust His Plan
   Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and lean not on our own understanding. God’s ways are higher than ours, and we can rest in His perfect plan.

3. Step Out in Faith
   As God reveals opportunities to serve, share the Gospel, and be His hands and feet, let us move boldly. He is calling each of us to be part of His work in these times.

Church, God is up to something magnificent, and we are privileged to be part of it. Let us press on together in faith, knowing that His plans are for our good and His glory. May we live each day with expectation, ready to see His hand at work in and through us.

In Christ’s love and service,
Bill Doane