Good morning! I trust you are doing well today in the grace of Christ. I just have a couple of notes about ministry that I wanted to pass along.

 1. As you know if you were there on Sunday morning, the elders brought Matt Fudge forward to you the congregation as an elder candidate. After a lengthy season of testing we have concluded that Matt is a guy who loves Christ, is gifted to teach, has a desire to serve as an elder, meets the moral requirements, and loves the sheep at Emmaus. Therefore we bring him before the church with confidence that you too will be encouraged. Please talk to one of the pastors if you have any questions or concerns.

2. We are about a week away from closing on the new building. Please continue to pray and rejoice in the goodness and specific kindness of God to us as a church. I have had people from other churches contact me and remind me that this type of thing doesn't "just happen." That's exactly right! We rejoice in how God has providentially worked.

3. Please remember that there is a work day at the new building on Saturday 3/3 and then a potluck after service on Sunday 3/4. Maximum participation always maximizes encouragement.

Have a great week!

Erik