Dear NCLA family,

I hope you are doing well.  I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone in November.  We will taking tours of the Ilco plant, along with a fellowship event, and classes!  We will also be voting on two new board members. 

I really don't have a whole lot. I don't usually get into politics, but I do want to stress the importance of getting out and voting this Nov.  It is our right and our duty as citizens of this great country to exercise that right.  Though I don't like politics, governments are necessary to have order. The problem comes when we elect the wrong people for the job. So I do stress to get out and vote no matter what your thoughts are on voting (whether you think it counts or not) do the right thing.  Don't sit on the sidelines and just let things take their course.  That's all I have to say about that! 

Lastly I would like to mention those affected be Hellene. Please be in prayer for these areas and people.  I have never seen such devastation in NC and surrounding areas due to weather. I personally know people who have no water, food, and communications. Back in August when Debby came through we had five large oak trees that fell across our driveway and we were trapped for two days. We even had friends and family to help move everything so we could get out.  Unfortunately, with all the trucks, tractors, and chainsaws we had to wait for professionals to come and remove everything. This fails miserably compared to what is going on in western NC. You never realize how helpless you are until something like that happens. You hope and pray nothing like it will happen where you are, but no one is immune to this thing we call life. Things like this remind me of what really matters in life.  Things like faith, family, and freedom.  I pray that you put your faith in God (through Jesus Christ), love your family, and protect your freedoms.  

God bless you all,

Waldo