From Your Pastor's Heart - February 8, 2026
February 7, 2026, 5:00 AM

Good Morning Family!

     Thanks to all of you for holding down the fort while we were “away” on our staycation.  We had fun as a family and we able to unwind just a bit.  It was good to rest, but also great to get into the swing of things again even in the snowstorm and set our sights on the mission field here.  In my letter on the 18th of January, I thanked all who handled the service in our absence that day.  But, thanks to all of you once again for the great job on Sunday January 18th!

     The snow sure put things in cold storage down here, but not our fellowship!  No, we were not able to meet in person, but the Livestream was a great success!  Both January 25th and February 1st, we had over 42 people joining us.  It was incredibly encouraging to see everyone signing in and greeting one another.

     We have now also resumed Wednesday Night Student Ministries, so we have indeed hit the ground running for sure.  We are using new curriculum for our Wednesday night speaking rotation for the students group times.  I am excited that we will be dealing with solid foundations this year in 2026 in a very methodical way.  So far, the students are engaged and enjoying their times together

     This past week Tuesday 1:3ABF gathered and 23 came out in the leftover snow and ice.  It was a great night of food, prayer, Biblical conversations, and deep questions.

     I like snow but am ready for a good thaw out for a while.  Thanks so much for everyone’s encouragement that was directed our way during this time of having to do things a little different.  It’s a joy for us to serve with all of you!

     As always, my prayer is that we would all, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth.”   II Timothy 2:15    

Your Shepherd of the Hills,

Bro. Steven

Dr. Steven Gann