You’re receiving a special edition of the CTK Anglican eNews because our parish retreat is scheduled for this weekend, and I want you to be able to plan appropriately. In this newsletter, you’ll see a link to Redwood Christian Park. From their website you can find just about any information you need. Also included is a menu for the weekend, a link to our agenda, an address and phone for the RCP, as well as a map. Parents have already received an email with regard to the agenda for the children.

I’m excited about our time together. The weather looks promising and I trust that God will use this time in a powerful way for us. I want to ask you something of deep importance. First let me explain something. I have noticed since I joined the church that whenever we begin to press forward into activities which will clarify and impact our mission, all kinds of problems arise. From serious injuries and illnesses, to conflicts, to family difficulty, to delays, to sudden travel or absenteeism, any number of things seemingly go wrong.

This is my request: please pray each day for our church and for those going to the upcoming retreat. We must not make the error that we have no opposition. Jesus promises that he will build his church “and the gates of hell will not overcome it.” We do have an active enemy, so this is my “call to action” based upon yesterday’s sermon: actively resist the devil. Pray boldly for our church, for yourself, for your own children and the children of the church. Pray that people will stay well and not fall ill. Pray that people will be encouraged to come rather than discouraged and change plans. Pray for wisdom! Know that your week could suddenly be filled with tension, difficulty, “fires” to put out, or whatever the reason that may make you regret or reconsider participating at retreat.

Thanks for your prayers!