If you have lived in the area for any length of time, you know that this weekend is a big deal in Mill Creek, WA. The Mill Creek Town Center turns into a huge street festival filled with food, booths, dogs jumping 20+ feet into the water, lots and lots of vintage cars and did I mention that Pathways Church will be there.

Our theme this year is: “It’s not about us.” (Get your t-shirt today!) We will once again be raising money for children who have been orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Zambia as we work to promote the Hoops of Hope fund-raiser that place on World AIDS Day on December 1st of this year.

I want to encourage all of us to be there this weekend. Be a part of connecting with our community. Be a part of serving in a way that will be significant for children in Africa. Be a part of the food and laughter and joy that always accompanies a street festival. Contact Andy Smith at Andy@thecea.org if you would like to be scheduled in our booth.

I will miss all of you as Leslie and I will be in Arizona this weekend. I have the opportunity to speak to the 8000+ people of Central Christian Church to say “Thank You” on behalf of Pathways Church for the blessing of helping to make this church a reality. So much has been given by the people of Central and I am thrilled to stand in the pulpit (for six of eight of their services - the other two are video venues) and speak on behalf of all God is doing here in the Everett / Mill Creek / Snohomish area through your faithfulness. Thanks for joining us on this journey!