With Gratitude and Grace—Looking Ahead Together

Dear Church Family,

Thank you for the love and care you’ve extended over these past weeks as we’ve gathered to remember and celebrate the lives of Melanie Lundberg and Ramona Fanning. Your presence, prayers, food, music, and stories have been a beautiful witness to the strength and compassion of our community. I continue to be grateful to walk this journey of faith with you.

This week, I ask you to hold James Denman and his family in your prayers. James’s twin brother, John Denman, passed away last week. We will gather to remember John’s life and offer our love and support on Friday, June 7th at 1:00 p.m. here at the church. All are welcome to attend and surround the Denman family with grace and peace.

That same morning, our Abundant Grace Free Market will be open from 9:00 a.m. to Noon in the church parking lot. Whether you come to share, shop, or serve, it’s a meaningful way to connect with our neighbors and extend tangible hope. Thank you for your ongoing generosity in making this monthly ministry possible.

Finally, I’d love to invite you to worship with us this Sunday as we continue exploring how the Spirit moves in unexpected ways through the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles in Acts 16:9-15. We’ll reflect on how God honors where we are—sometimes in surprising places and relationships—for the sake of healing, justice, and grace.

As you prepare for Sunday, here are a few questions to ponder:

When have you experienced a closed door that turned out to be a divine redirection?
Who has helped you listen more deeply to the Spirit’s nudging?
Where might God be inviting you to open your heart or home like Lydia in Acts 16?

Come as you are, bring your questions, and let’s meet God together in worship.

With gratitude and grace,

Rev. DJ del Rosario

Federal Way United Methodist Church

Walking in Faith, Reaching Out in Love