A Word From the Pastor
Rev. L. David Mortenson, Senior Pastor
This time of year, many couples think back to how they met. I was a young college student, not thinking much about college, when I decided to get a job. I lived behind the K-Mart at I435 and Bannister Road, so I went in and applied. I had automotive experience, so I applied for work in Automotive. When I went for an interview with the manager, Sharon, Tamera was with her in the food court. I had apparently made an impression, not for my automotive knowledge but my looks, or so I have been told, lol.
Looking back on that, God had a big hand in my life. I was 360 miles from home and knew only a handful of people. I had a lot of things to lure me back to small town Iowa, but God kept me here. It took quite a while for me to see His work in my life. Many ups and downs, many career changes, but God was there through it all.
Now I am going on 63 years old and about to celebrate 43 years of marriage. It has all been God. If we let Him into our lives and let Him work in our lives, we may not see it at first, but before long we see His hands in every aspect of our lives. All the good in my life is from Him. all the bad, I see now were from my own decisions.
I may not have the fame and wealth many of us seek. But I am very wealthy when it comes to family and friends, and this church. Let God into your life. Listen to Him and let Him guide you. Then you will see the blessings He has instore for you. God bless and stay warm.
Pastor David