Dear Friends,

I hope this email finds you rested, at peace, and with the full knowledge that you are loved by God Almighty! Flaws and all. With all that is going on these days maybe you are 1, or 2 out of 3. As your pastor, I really sense the angst that is going on in our world and in our congregation. A lot of us are walking around dazed and confused.

My goal, my vision is to give messages of hope for the here and now and for eternity. God has not abandoned us. We are called to shine God's light to the world - to be the salt of the Earth - We are called to be peacemakers. Church By The Sea has stood for that - we have a tremendous history of being a place "Where the less than perfect are more than welcome" before it was on the front of our bulletin and we will keep doing that.

I am asking everyone of you to pray for our church. Pray for its leadership and staff. Pray for the people who call this place home who are in worship and for those who are able to watch us online. We are not at a cross-road, but we are at a pivotal point in being His hands and feet in this community and world. So please pray - Asking for guidance, wisdom, and peace! I look forward to seeing you in worship, or through the camera lens! : )

Have a blessed week!

In His Grip,
Chris

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