Weekly Note from Pastor Allan

June 12, 2026

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Friends,

I am sorry to share that Smiley Phillips passed away last Wednesday, June 3, in Charlottesville.  Smiley was brother-in-law to Mary Wills and Everett Holley.  Please be in prayer for Smiley’s family and friends.  There will be a memorial service for Smiley on Thursday, June 11, at 2:00 PM at Cherry Avenue Christian Church in Charlottesville.  

Here is a link to the obituary for Smiley, whose given name is Warren Phillips - https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dailyprogress/name/warren-phillips-obituary?id=61632156.

On Sunday morning, in worship, we will continue to study the book of Genesis.  The scripture lesson is both Genesis 18:1-15 and Genesis 21:1-7.  It is the story of the Lord promising a son to Abraham and Sarah, which is met with Sarah’s laughter.  Laughter seems like an appropriate response to the unbelievable, so I really do not blame Sarah for her reaction.  Yet, God does bring her a son, and God does bring her laughter.  Her laughter reveals the wonderful grace of God in her life.  The title of the sermon is “Laughter Is The Best Medicine”.  

On Sunday, June 21, we will collect new children’s socks for boys and girls.  This collection is called “Sock It To Dad Sunday”.  

Also, we continue to prepare for Vacation Bible School, which will be each evening from July 19-23.  This is a wonderful week to teach so many children about Jesus.  

Blessings,

Allan