These are interesting times. I have been surprised by the variety of experiences we have been dealing with through this COVID-19 pandemic. Some of us have been dealing with significant financial challenges, others with fear, anxiety, loneliness, boredom, busyness, and a myriad of other responses. Much has changed. Life is currently very different than it was just weeks ago.

I have been drawn to a Scripture that helps me process all of the change and confusion. Hebrews 13:8 says this: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”

Because of your incredible generosity, Faith Chapel was able to pay off the mortgage extra early. We were already on track to be ten years ahead of schedule, and we got to beat that number by six extra months. With the shift in our world as it responds to COVID-19 this has provided Faith Chapel with room to adjust without the weight of debt. Thank you!

Empowerment and partnerships. Through strategic partnership and personal empowerment, Faith Chapel is committed to helping you be the hands and feet to your community by loving your neighbors and stepping in to fill gaps through the efforts of local organizations. It’s been amazing to see how you all have stepped up to be the church in a tangible way to our city.

Family Service is one of our local partners and they have been working tirelessly to serve those in our community who find themselves needing assistance. Every day they are creating sacks of food for distribution to families in Billings. We are proud to send Faith Chapel staff there throughout the week to help with their ongoing efforts. Your generosity makes this possible.

There have been some incredible stories of the church being together with new creativity and initiative. One high school girls small group circled up their cars in the church parking lot, opened up their car doors, and worshiped (one of them brought their guitar), prayed, and had community at a distance. We are together even though we’re apart!

While we still don’t know what the future holds and we’re adjusting daily to the “new normal,” we’re being prayerful for what is in store. We know that God constantly is working things for good, so we look to the future with hope and anticipation. Would you partner with us to pray for: Summer Camps, health, our leaders here and around the world, and local partnerships and efforts in our communities.