We are mourning the loss of Kao Saelee, who passed away this last weekend. He was Butler Church member and on council, and a leader in our Asian Grace congregation. In his memory, Chansamone writes: “We appreciate everything that you have done to grow and strengthen our Faith in Asian Grace!! Thank you for teaching us and leading our Bible study!!”

Kao had been having some health challenges but his passing was still very sudden. Thank you for your prayers for his wife, Sahn, and family. Pray also for our brothers and sisters in Asian Grace. The memorial service will be at Butler on Saturday, July 19.

Together with our missionary Nzash Lumeya, a group from Butler has been continuing to reach out to neighbors giving out bottled water, and offering prayer, and an invitation to a church family and closer relationship with Jesus. This effort is branching out to the houses near Butler to ask "How would you like Butler Church to serve this community, and how can we be praying for you and your neighbors?" Please join us in praying over these new connections. 

We had a great time Sunday evening (June 29) celebrating Pastor Scott’s years of ministry and the ways we have seen God at work over those 19 years. If you missed the opportunity to write a note of encouragement or appreciation to Scott or the Holman family, you can send that to the church office. 

During our open mic time, there were a few who didn’t get the chance to share. Emebet writes: “What I have appreciated about Pastor Scott is how he takes the time to listen, has a heart for mission, is so encouraging. As a youth leader, he took my son under his wing and this had a big impact on him. As a pastor he has served despite difficulties. For example, when he had a leg injury and had to use a knee scooter, he could have sat out – but he was up front pastoring and serving anyway! This showed me just how deep his commitment was, and it touched me deeply.”

As we look forward it can be tempting to ask, “What will happen now?” but instead let’s ask “What might God do here next?!” Thanks for continuing to pray for Butler during this season of transition. 

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