"Psalm68Five A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling." PSALM 68:5 was created to serve children with absent fathers because the founder wanted them to understand God’s heart for them. One in four US children live without their father, which puts them at risk of becoming drug addicts, school dropouts or suicide victims. This program supports them with scholarships to attend a Christian camp. One of their sites in Michigan is Higher Ground Camp at Lake Louise, also used by American Baptist camps. One of their partners, that also provides camp scholarships, is the Single-Mom ministry, spearheaded by Jennifer Finnegan-Pool. She will share information about these programs in a video at the Mission Moment on February 4 after worship.

For the past few years, Ash Wednesday has happened on Zoom. This year, we will be back in person for a time of reflection on ashes, water, seeds, and growth and new life through the power and love of God. In person (it will also be broadcast on Zoom) the service will be February 14th at 7PM. All are welcome for this time of quiet hope.