Adult Sunday School Class: Genesis 17
We will be looking at Chapter 17 of Genesis on January 11. I am sending questions over Chapter 18 in the event we finish Chapter 17. Genesis 18-20
| HFA Weekly Newsletter 1.25.2026 |
| There is something sacred about the first snowfall.The world slows down. Noise is softened. Rough edges are covered. What was once ordinary suddenly becomes beautiful. Streets, fields, rooftops—everything looks new again beneath a blanket of white. Snow has a way of reminding us that God still speaks in quiet ways. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” — Isaiah 1:18 |
Snow does not argue with the ground beneath it. It simply falls—freely, gently, generously. In the same way, God’s grace is not earned; it is given. It covers what is broken, worn, and stained, and declares it clean. Winter shows us that God is never absent, even when things seem still or cold. Beneath the snow, life is being protected, prepared, and preserved for what is to come.
Snow invites us to pause. To breathe. To listen. To notice.
In Scripture, God often does His deepest work in quiet seasons—when hearts are still enough to hear Him. Snowy days remind us that rest is holy and waiting is not wasted.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
As you look out at the white landscape today, let it stir your heart: Where might God be offering you a fresh start? What burdens is He inviting you to lay down? How can you reflect His purity, peace, and grace to others?
Lord, thank You for the beauty You paint across your creation. As the world grows quiet after the snow has feallen, help us to hear Your voice more clearly. Cover our hearts with Your grace. Renew our spirits. Teach us to trust You in every season. Amen.
Dear HFA Family,
As we move further into this new year, I am struck by the beauty of the season God has placed us in. It is a season of expectation. To live with expectation is not merely to wait for time to pass; it is to wait with a “stretched-out neck,” eagerly looking for where God is already moving.
Whether you are in a mountaintop moment or a valley of testing, remember that our God is a promise-keeper. I want to personally challenge each of you to remain steadfast in your daily Bible reading. The Word of God is not just a book of history; it is “living and active” (Hebrews 4:12).
When we neglect the Scriptures, we try to fight spiritual battles on an empty stomach. I encourage you to set aside even fifteen minutes this week to sit with the Word. Let it anchor your soul and sharpen your vision for what He is doing in your life.
The world around us can feel turbulent, but our foundation is unshakable. To stay strong in faith means to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the author and finisher of it all. Strength doesn’t always look like a loud victory; sometimes, it is the quiet resolve to trust God one more day. If you feel weary, lean into the grace that is sufficient for you. You are not walking this path alone.
Finally, I am so excited about our upcoming Marriage Weekend on February 7th (9-noon) and 8th. Marriage is one of the most profound mirrors of Christ’s love for the Church, yet it requires intentional cultivation.
Whether you have been married for five months or fifty years, we invite you to join us for this special time of refreshment, laughter, and biblical teaching. Let’s make the choice to invest in our homes so that they may be beacons of light in our community.
Expect great things from God this week. We are praying for you, and we can’t wait to see how He moves in our midst.
Be The One,
Pastor Shannon