As I am writing this, Thanksgiving is four days away and Christmas is a little more than a month away. We are all preparing to visit our families and we are looking forward being together. As I think about this, I can imagine the stress that is upon our brothers and sisters, our Keryx Family on the inside, not being able to do the same. So let's pray for them to be encouraged, knowing that people, their Keryx Family on the outside, truly loves them. That the love of God would fill their...

Join your brothers and sisters in Christ at the upcoming Ultreyas! TRI-CITIES ULTREYA DATE: December 19, 2025 TIME: 7:00pm 4TH DAY SPEAKER: Megan Marino LOCATION: Trinity Lutheran Church, 3701 Jefferson Ave, Midland, MI 48640 SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN ULTREYA (MONROE) DATE: December 12, 2025 TIME: 7:00pm 4TH DAY SPEAKER: David McFadden LOCATION: Grace Lutheran Church, 630 N. Monroe St., Monroe, MI 48161

TRI-CITIES ULTREYA UPDATE There were 30 people in attendance at the November Ultreya, held 11/21 at Tuscola Community Church in Vassar. Kristin Boetefuer was the 4th day speaker and she spoke about anger and disappointment. She shared how troubles like illness, divorce, and death can interfere with praying and communicating with God. Bible references were Joshua 1:9 "...do not be discouraged, for the Lord will be with you." Luke 6:28 "...bless those who curse you, pray for those who...