Many of you have been reading the book of Numbers this week. Now I want to encourage you that sometimes we can get really bogged down in the “numbers” and repetition of the book, but numbers tell our story. They tell a story about the people of God. Recently we have been celebrating some of our own “numbers.” On Tuesday, Shiloh hosted a luncheon for our 50 year members and 50 plus year members celebrating their years of faithful service to Christ and the church. In preparation for the luncheon, Sandy, our Executive Secretary, did a little research on the “numbers” that represent our 50 year members. For example, the longest 50 plus year member, Ruth Kortgardner has been a member of Shiloh for 78 years! Besides being a member for 78 years, Ruth has been at Shiloh her entire life! Ruth is just one of the 42 50 year and 50 plus year members here at Shiloh. If we combine all of their years of service, these 50 year members represent 2,361 years of service to Christ and the church. Incredible! This week I want to challenge you to say a prayer for these men and women who have literally built the foundation of this church. May they and their families be ever blessed!
Blessings,
Pastor Rachel
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