I so enjoyed our first service of the year together last Sunday. There was a wonderful spirit, music was powerful and uplifting and you were a lively and attentive group to preach to. Pastors love those kind of days. Good news is, that is a regular reality in these parts and I get to celebrate that with you.

As we start the new year together, I wanted to bring you up to date on our giving for the years just finished and begun. In 2016 we saw an increase in our operating budget receipts to just shy of one million dollars. If wee had known we were that close to the milestone, I would have insisted we pass the plate at least once more. That level of giving is trending in the right direction and moving us toward the level of stewardship that will make more possible the ministry we desire and need at FBC. Thank you for what you have done and will do in the days ahead.