Our church family is grieving the loss of two dear friends, Willard Maust and Carole Engle. Even in our sorrow, we hold on to the hope that, in Christ, goodbye is not the last word.

A memorial service for Willard Maust will be held Saturday, August 8, at 11:00 a.m. at Upland Brethren in Christ Church, 845 W. Arrow Hwy. in Upland.

A memorial service for Carole Engle will be held Saturday, August 15, at 10:30 a.m. at the same location.

Please keep both families in your prayers in the weeks ahead. If Willard or Carole touched your life, your presence at these services will be a meaningful gift to those who loved them.

You don’t have to force a spiritual moment or have all the answers. This week, start with one real conversation. Slow down. Ask a sincere question. Listen well. Pray for your one by name. And when the door opens, take the next faithful step toward Jesus.

Not every act of faithfulness comes with a spotlight. Some of the most important people in our lives are the ones who simply noticed, helped, encouraged, listened, welcomed, or opened a door at the right moment.

How to Become an Unsung Hero is a short, personal booklet about the kind of influence that rarely makes headlines but often changes lives. It is practical, warm, and rooted in the belief that God can use ordinary people in quietly significant ways.

Pick up a copy at church.

You can feel the energy in the room as our church family shares our Summer Sunday gathering in the Fellowship Hall. It’s exciting to see how many people stay to visit afterward! It’s the same Solid Ground experience, but in a more relaxed setting that helps us feel a little more connected. Come experience it for yourself this Sunday.

Our Sunday sermons are designed to be the first words in a conversation, not the last. The discussion continues every Wednesday morning at Coffee Klatch on the NE corner of Foothill and Vineyard in Rancho Cucamonga. Join Pastor Mike and a group of eager Solid Grounders as we dig deeper into what God’s Word has to say to us.