Church email March 31 2025

I am sincerely grateful for the love and support you have shown me and my family on Sunday.

I am so blessed to pastor such amazing people. You all are truly amazing to my family. I cannot imagine going through something like this without your love and support. My phone and email have been flooded with notes from many of you. THANK YOU!

The Lord is so good, even with a diagnosis of cancer. I know there will be moments of dark times, but the Lord is already shining through and showing us his love and grace.

The Lord is already using this for His glory, and we will see him move even more in the days ahead.

As a family, we are learning a new way to trust the Lord. My sermons are going to be lived out in me in greater ways. I am already thinking of the sermons in Joshua about the battles that were won with the Lord’s help. The people needed to keep the Lord first and be in the Word and devoted to Him. I personally have battles ahead but with my family and church family beside me and praying with and for me, the results are going to be amazing.

My family is clinging to 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 23, and Romans 15:13. We will remind ourselves daily of the Lord’s faithfulness and goodness during this time. We are going to place verses in many places in our home. When we are in need, where do we go? I want to stand firm on Joshua 24:15.

My next big thing is April 15 for a pelvic MRI. I’m praying the scan shows the cancer is only isolated to the rectum. I will keep you posted as things come up so you can pray.

I know this public announcement affects many of you personally, and I understand that. I’m here to talk and pray with you if you need support. The potluck was special because I heard people sharing their needs and health concerns. Remember, you are not alone. Galatians 6:2 tells us to “Carry each other’s burdens.” We should support and care for one another. You are not hidden, and you are NOT a burden. Please share what is happening in your life so we can pray for you and help in any way we can. We can’t offer support without knowing the problem.

Thank you for reading this and praying for and with us. I am blessed beyond measure by each and every one of you. Please pray for the Lord’s will to be done ultimately and for God to use even this for his glory.

“When all I see is the battle, You see my victory
When all I see is the mountain, You see a mountain moved
And as I walk through the shadow, Your love surrounds me
There’s nothing to fear now, for I am safe with You” (Battle Belongs, Phil Wickham)

Love you all,

Pastor Josh, Anna, Addy, and Josiah