Bugs, March 11, 2026 - 5:01 pm

Psalm 139:23-24:
Dear Pastor Jonathan,
As you arrive to shepherd our congregation full-time, we’re excited and grateful for God’s provision in bringing you here. In this new season, may you echo the bold, humble prayer of Psalm 139:23-24: ‘Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.’
“Dear North Ridge Family,
As we joyfully welcome Pastor Jonathan Hicks to serve among us full-time, let’s pause to celebrate what God is doing right here in Friedens. You’ve been a faithful light in this community—proclaiming Christ as the only name under heaven, gathering for worship that blends cherished hymns with fresh expressions of praise, nurturing children and youth, and reaching out through ministries that show Christ’s love in practical ways.
In this season of transition and new beginnings, hear these words of encouragement drawn from Psalm 139:23-24, not just for our pastor, but for every one of us:
This prayer isn’t reserved for leaders alone—it’s an invitation for our whole church family. As we step forward together: