Month: December 2017

This year had all the emotions.  It contained a roller-coaster ride of circumstances, hopes, and fears.  Joy and sorrow, trial and rest, doubt and assurance.  Yet, like every year before it, 2017 had a thread running through it; a cord of God’s grace, wisdom, and sovereignty that transcends circumstance and opinion.  The steadfast love of the Lord is sure, and all that he wills comes to pass to the glory of his grace!

We thank you for loving us well!  Your prayers, communication, and support, encourage and strengthen us for ministry.  The Lord has richly blessed us, and it has been a blessing to serve at Coram Deo.

Continue to pray for strength, grace, and wisdom as I seek to pastor this church well.  Pray for Callie and I as we transition to the role of parents.  Pray for the church as we continue to grow and mature as the body of Christ.

Thank you for partnering with us in ministry.  We would not be here without you.  Please pray for us, and please consider us in your year end giving.  Information on how to give can be found on the Support Us page.

Merry Christmas!

With love,

Matt, Callie, and Mark

 

 

Callie and I are so excited to introduce you to Mark Corban Bostrom!  Our hearts are filled as we reflect on the beauty of this little life and the blessing of a son.

Mark is named after my Dad, Gary Mark Bostrom.  Our fervent prayer is that Mark will grow into a man after God’s own heart, and one day meet his namesake in the banquet of glory.

When my parents adopted me they named my Matthew – Gift of God.  Corban is something that is devoted to God; a gift given to God.  We pray that God molds this gift into his sovereign purposes.

We are so thankful for you, family and friends, who have prayed with us, cried with us, laughed with us, and now rejoice with us!  The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord!