In the wake of Hurricane Matthew, it appears we have much to be thankful for.  Saturday morning, Fr. Looker contacted most members of the parish who had not evacuated and most had a similar report.  The majority of the parish had only minimal damage to their home, with a few limbs and trees coming down during the storm.  While many are without power, most were prepared for that beforehand.  Church of the Messiah’s building sustained no apparent damage and still has power, so services will continue as planned Sunday morning at 10 o’clock.  Fusion, as previously announced, has been cancelled and will hold its next service on November 12th.  While the people of Church of the Messiah seem to have been spared much of the full force of Hurricane Matthew, please remember that there are many who felt the effects much more severely than we did and many who are still being affected by this storm.  Please continue to pray for those in the path of this catastrophic storm.