In this issue:
When we face challenging seasons and difficult situations, the greatest struggle is often the loneliness we feel in the midst of them. Our feelings, our hurts, our fears and our burdens we believe to be unique to us, and thusly believe that no one else really understands our pain. From that perspective, it becomes difficult to share with others, and difficult to see beyond the current moment. If you enjoy Tolkien like I do, you might be reminded of a moment in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King when Frodo is nearing Mount Doom and struggling with the burden of the ring. When Sam asks him to think of the Shire, Frodo responds that he can't remember the taste of food, the feel of water or memory of grass; he says he's "naked in the dark", alone, with nothing before him but the burning eye of the enemy. In our darkest moments, we may share similar feelings to Frodo; yet, we can take hope that there is One who does know our griefs and sorrows better than we could imagine.
In Psalm 139, David reminds us that God knows us far better than we often think. Though we may feel alone in our struggles, our God discerns our thoughts from afar, and is acquainted with all our ways, knowing our words before they're even on our tongues (v. 2-4). In the midst of this, David asks in verses 7-12:
Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,” even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.
Our heavenly Father, who knew us before our days began, knows our pains, our sorrows, our grief. He is present in our difficult seasons just as he is in our seasons of joy and peace. As David adds in verses 17-18:
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you.
In your hardest seasons, remember that the God who formed you, redeemed you, and loves you, knows you better than you know yourself. Take comfort in knowing that He is a "very present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)
Ladies, join us for Crafternoons! || 2/14/26 || 1:00 - 4:00 PM || The Porch at The Springs
Crafternoons is an open house time for fellowship where women can bring their own craft (BYOC) and chat. Women can bring crafts or other projects to work on.
We will meet in The Porch (the Women's Ministry Room) every month on the 2nd Saturday. It's a come as you want, leave as you need from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
Veteran's Coming Home Lunch || 2/18/26
We are in need of volunteers to serve at the luncheon. They are also in need of toiletries, coats, shoes/boots, clothing and hot hands. Please bring donations to the church by Sunday, February 15th. You can drop donations off in the cabinet located next to the Local Missions counter, by the Worship Center doors.
Budget Q & A Meeting/ Annual Meeting/ Elder and Deacon Nominees
Panama Short Term Mission Trip Luncheon || 2/22/26
Join us on Sunday, February 22nd after second service for the Panama Luncheon, where we will be able to hear all about the Panama trip! More details to come!
Pickleball - Open Play and Learn How to Play || 3/3, 4/7 & 5/5 || 4:30 - 6:00 PM for Families AND 6:00 - 7:30 PM for 16 and older || The Springs Church Gym (Upstairs)
Feel free to stop by for Pickleball Open Gym time for anyone who wants to play or wants to learn how to play.
Times and dates will be as follows:
Church Letter with Message from Pastor Tom
Members and regular attenders will have received a letter this week from The Springs which includes an important message from Pastor Tom. It contains timely news and so we hope you can read it soon.
- Ladies, Join us for Crafternoons!
- Veteran's Coming Home Lunch
- Budget Q & A Meeting and Annual Meeting
- Panama Short Term Mission Trip Luncheon
- Pickleball - Open Play and Learn How to Play
- Church Letter with Message from Pastor Tom
When we face challenging seasons and difficult situations, the greatest struggle is often the loneliness we feel in the midst of them. Our feelings, our hurts, our fears and our burdens we believe to be unique to us, and thusly believe that no one else really understands our pain. From that perspective, it becomes difficult to share with others, and difficult to see beyond the current moment. If you enjoy Tolkien like I do, you might be reminded of a moment in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King when Frodo is nearing Mount Doom and struggling with the burden of the ring. When Sam asks him to think of the Shire, Frodo responds that he can't remember the taste of food, the feel of water or memory of grass; he says he's "naked in the dark", alone, with nothing before him but the burning eye of the enemy. In our darkest moments, we may share similar feelings to Frodo; yet, we can take hope that there is One who does know our griefs and sorrows better than we could imagine.
In Psalm 139, David reminds us that God knows us far better than we often think. Though we may feel alone in our struggles, our God discerns our thoughts from afar, and is acquainted with all our ways, knowing our words before they're even on our tongues (v. 2-4). In the midst of this, David asks in verses 7-12:
Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,” even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.
Our heavenly Father, who knew us before our days began, knows our pains, our sorrows, our grief. He is present in our difficult seasons just as he is in our seasons of joy and peace. As David adds in verses 17-18:
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you.
In your hardest seasons, remember that the God who formed you, redeemed you, and loves you, knows you better than you know yourself. Take comfort in knowing that He is a "very present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1)
Ladies, join us for Crafternoons! || 2/14/26 || 1:00 - 4:00 PM || The Porch at The Springs
Crafternoons is an open house time for fellowship where women can bring their own craft (BYOC) and chat. Women can bring crafts or other projects to work on.
We will meet in The Porch (the Women's Ministry Room) every month on the 2nd Saturday. It's a come as you want, leave as you need from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
Veteran's Coming Home Lunch || 2/18/26
We are in need of volunteers to serve at the luncheon. They are also in need of toiletries, coats, shoes/boots, clothing and hot hands. Please bring donations to the church by Sunday, February 15th. You can drop donations off in the cabinet located next to the Local Missions counter, by the Worship Center doors.
Budget Q & A Meeting/ Annual Meeting/ Elder and Deacon Nominees
- Q & A Sunday || 2/22/26 || 8:00 AM || Fireside Room: You are welcome to join us if you have questions over the proposed budget. Copies of the budget will be available at the Sign-Up Table in the Lobby beginning February 9th.
- Annual Meeting || 3/01/26 || 4:30 PM || Worship Center: This meeting is open to anyone who would like to attend, but we ask ALL members to please be present. The agenda will include a look back and vision-casting for the coming year, election of new leaders, and approval of the proposed 2026 Budget. If you need childcare for infants - 3rd grade please RSVP to Kristy: kristy@thesprings.church
- Elders to be voted on at the Annual Meeting (All three year terms): Aaron Chisholm (3rd term), Jon Nelson (3rd term), Mark Logan (1st term)
- Deacons to be voted on at the Annual Meeting (All three year terms): Allen Hines (3rd term), Derek Acheson (1st term)
Panama Short Term Mission Trip Luncheon || 2/22/26
Join us on Sunday, February 22nd after second service for the Panama Luncheon, where we will be able to hear all about the Panama trip! More details to come!
Pickleball - Open Play and Learn How to Play || 3/3, 4/7 & 5/5 || 4:30 - 6:00 PM for Families AND 6:00 - 7:30 PM for 16 and older || The Springs Church Gym (Upstairs)
Feel free to stop by for Pickleball Open Gym time for anyone who wants to play or wants to learn how to play.
Times and dates will be as follows:
- Tuesdays on March 3, April 7 & May 5th!
- From 4:30 - 6:00 PM will be specifically for families and 6:00 - 7:30 PM will be for those 16 and older.
Church Letter with Message from Pastor Tom
Members and regular attenders will have received a letter this week from The Springs which includes an important message from Pastor Tom. It contains timely news and so we hope you can read it soon.
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