Pastor’s weekly newsletter | 07-08-2022

Dear Church Family and Friends,

In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, our Session held a discussion about the ending of Roe v. Wade. The Session wishes to reiterate our PCUSA (Presbyterian Church USA) Denomination’s Statement from 2012 at the 220th General Assembly:

“The Presbyterian Church (USA) believes that states should not be involved in creating hurdles to accessing abortion. At the 220th General Assembly in 2012, we affirmed, ‘no law should impose criminal penalties against any person who chooses or physician who performs a medically safe abortion…and no law should sanction any action intended to harm or harass those persons contemplating or deciding to have an abortion.’ We have long held that God alone is Lord of the conscience and has endowed all humans to make choices.”

As those called to spiritual leadership, we want all girls and women to know: You are loved. You are valued. You are seen. If you are in need of prayer or support during this time, please let us know.

The Session of Peace Covenant Presbyterian Church
Reverend Dr. Daniel L. Hagmaier

This Sunday I will be preaching from 2 Corinthians 4 where Paul talks about light coming out of the darkness. What a powerful metaphor of Jesus breaking the darkness and sending the light to us so that we can shine it wherever we go.

Please keep in your prayers this morning Randy McDonald’s brother-in-law’s family. His brother-in-law Ben passed away due to a massive heart attack. Also, please pray for Marilyn Vanderveen, Beth Childress, the Flight Family and all people of violence.

Have a safe and blessed weekend,

Pastor Daniel