Listening to God…to Find the Will of God

March 6, 2026

Have you ever questioned whether God truly speaks to us? Have you experienced moments where it felt like God's direction was unclear, or maybe you weren't sure if you were hearing His voice in your life? These questions are more common than we think. Many people long to hear from God, to feel closer to Him, and to understand His will more clearly.

Pastor Karen invites you to explore these very questions in a special sermon series this March titled

"Listening to God…to Find the Will of God."

This series will delve into the important and often misunderstood topic of how we can tune into God's voice and discern His guidance in our daily lives.

Join Us Every Sunday in March:
In each of the upcoming Sundays in March, we will explore practical ways to listen to God's voice. It's not just about hearing His direction, but understanding how to position ourselves to become closer to Him and more in tune with His will. Pastor Karen will take us through insightful sermons that will offer clarity on how God speaks to our hearts and how we can navigate life with confidence, knowing we are walking in alignment with His purpose.

March 1, 2026 - "Looking for God’s Voice"
The first sermon in the series,"Looking for God’s Voice," will be held this Sunday, March 1, 2026. The scripture for this sermon is Romans 8:26-28, where we learn about the Holy Spirit's role in helping us pray and guiding us in ways that align with God’s will. This powerful message will remind us that God is speaking, but we must be listening.

What Can You Expect:

Insightful teaching on how to recognize God’s voice.
Practical tips on how to align your heart and mind with God’s will.
Encouragement to embrace God’s presence in our daily lives.

Pastor Karen’s approach is thoughtful and relatable, and this series will provide you with tools to better hear and understand God’s voice. Each week, we will dive deeper into how God desires to be more present in our lives and how we can respond to His call with faith and action.

Why You Should Join:
If you’ve ever felt uncertain about your path or struggled with discerning God’s will, this series is for you. Whether you’re new to faith or have been walking with God for years, there’s always more to learn about how He speaks to our hearts.

Come and join us this Sunday for the first installment of "Listening to God…to Find the Will of God." Together, let’s explore how we can become more attuned to God's voice and allow Him to lead us into the next phase of our spiritual journey.

Schedule:

Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
Sermon Title: "Looking for God’s Voice"
Scripture Reference: Romans 8:26-28

We look forward to seeing you there and embarking on this journey together!

Call to Action:
If you’re ready to deepen your relationship with God and hear His voice more clearly, join us this Sunday.

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HALOM Summary for the week of February 15- 22

February 23, 2026

The week went very well. The number of guests ranged from 28 to 34 each night. Several new guests came as other guests left so overall, served around 40 different people. The diversity of this group is great – those that lost jobs to care for loved ones, those that had experienced loss of home due to fire, to those that struggle with addiction and mental health and more. Some grouped together and talked throughout the evening; others were solitary and would stay in the area of their sleeping mat. Use of personal phones is a regular thing and having multiple plugs and plug strips to power up was essential. So many volunteers made this mission possible starting with those that drove (5 different men drove both the church bus and the SHALOM van morning and night, many nights needing one of the vehicles to make 2 runs). 20 different people chaperoned during the evening and overnight (many doing multiple shifts). We can’t thank enough the 3 people that cleaned every day (Cheryl, Larry, and Dan Shoemaker) and provided a clean and sanitary environment. Countless people provided wonderful breakfasts, dinners and snacks, fruit, coffee, sugar, juice, milk, etc. and the guests thanked us every meal for that. Three of the meals were provided by groups outside the FBC congregation – the community is chipping in! The boy scout troop helped set up the tables, chairs, dividers and place signage on the Saturday before start date – very helpful. Money donations from individuals and the Mary Martha class were used for resupplying a few things and for the large amount of laundry that exists when guests trade in used sheets, towels and washcloths and receive clean sets for the next week. Any remaining donation money will be added to the SHALOM quarterly donation FBC makes. Laundry was also done for guests throughout the week as possible – a total of 25 loads was completed for them and as it was being done, grateful thoughts for being able to wash cloths regularly went through my head. The coordinators from “downtown” came every evening to give updated information on guests and bring additional mats and linen as needed. They were also available at any hour should an emergency occur.

A Valentine/Birthday party at Mt. Pleasant with the Mary Martha class

February 23, 2026

On a beautiful day at Mt. Pleasant, the Mary Martha class gathered for a delightful Valentine and Birthday celebration! The air was filled with joy and laughter as members participated in games, shared stories, and celebrated the warmth of friendship. The vibrant decorations, themed for both Valentine's Day and birthdays, brought an extra touch of fun to the occasion.