The Word of God is source and seed; it comes to die and sprout and grow. So make your dark earth welcome-warm; root deep the grain God bent to sow. ~ Delores Dufner, ELW #506, verse 1 Beloved of God, The month of March finds us smack dab in the middle of the Lenten journey, […]
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“Jesus took with him Peter and John and James and went up on the mountain to pray. And while he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white….a cloud came and overshadowed them; and thy were terrified as they entered the cloud. Then from the cloud came a voice […]
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EMERGENCY AID TO HAITI: Give to support the relief and rebuilding efforts in Haiti by clicking HERE, or by calling 1-800-638-3522. NOTE: Lutheran Disaster Response is an outreach ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and has partners working on the ground in Haiti to provide relief and assistance.
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The Pastor’s Pen Jesus unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the bind, to let the oppressed […]
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Come hear about Christmas in England, Sweden, Germany (from three different perspectives), Norway, and the USA. There will be some sharing about the Chinese New Year celebration as well. There will be treats from these countries to sample and Christmas caroling. Please join us for this informal and festive gathering in our Fellowship Hall on […]
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The Pastor’s Pen The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus.” ~ Luke 1:30-31 Servants of God, Sometimes, progress toward a goal is measured in seconds. With the […]
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Title: Open meeting on 2010 Budget hosted by Church Council Location: Nave Description: The Church Council has been working on a budget that reflects our mission goals for 2010. This meeting is an opportunity to hear about the council’s work, to have a first look at a proposed budget, and to offer suggestions and feedback […]
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Title: Thanksgiving Eve Worship Location: Sanctuary Description: Join us for an informal service of thanksgiving the evening before Thanksgiving. The service is followed by a pie potluck ~ a foretaste of the feast to come! Start Time: 19:00 Date: 2009-11-25
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“Let us build a house where love can dwell and all can safely live, a place where saints and children tell how hearts learn to forgive. Built of hopes and dreams and visions, rock of faith and vault of grace. Here the love of Christ shall end divisions:All are welcome in this place.” ~ Marty […]
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“Lord, thou hast been a refuge, from one generation to another. Before the mountains were brought forth or ever the earth and the world were made, thou art God, from everlasting and world without end. ” ~ Psalm 90, A prayer of Moses, the man of God. Beloved of God, British composer Ralph Vaughn Williams’ […]
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