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A Message From Judy

August 2026 Newsletter

The king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. 

2 Chronicles 20:21 

The story of King Jehoshaphat perfectly illustrates the power of thanking God in advance. When faced with an attack by three enemy armies, Jehoshaphat had an unusual battle strategy. The king appointed singers to walk ahead of the army, singing to the Lord and praising him for his holy splendor. Imagine what the opposing armies thought when they saw the Israeli army led by a bunch of harpists and trumpeters??? 

I'm sure the choir wondered what was going on too. But Jehoshaphat had reminded them that the battle belonged to God. If they believed in him, they would succeed. They believed by putting the choir before the army. 

At the very moment they began to sing and give praise, the Lord caused the armies of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir to start fighting among themselves. They won the battle by thanking God in advance for the answer to their prayers. They showed faith in their battle formation, and then they watched as God delivered them. 

Here is an opportunity for YOU to sing with a pickup choir on Sunday morning, August 23. We will meet before the service at 8:30 in the sanctuary and rehearse for the 9:30 service. See music director Judy Blomgren to get a copy of the music ahead of time. Judy can be found near the organ before and after services. All are welcome!!!! 

With limited enrollment, the children's choirs will not be meeting at this time.

Please contact the church with questions.  Thank you.