September 2020 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Sep 1, 2020 in General, Newsletter |
Two things stood out for me in this piece. First, the comment Jesus made about having to see signs and wonders…the other, when the soldier took Jesus at his word “and departed.”
For us, it is a peaceful feeling to know that as we grow, our faith is strengthened, and our journey
deepened with every experience we encounter. It is a peaceful feeling to know that in every moment our God is present, and it isn’t necessary to have to see signs and wonders to validate our faith. It is so much more peaceful to know that God’s presence comes to us especially in times of need.
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August 2020 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Jul 31, 2020 in General, Newsletter |
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July 2020 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Jul 3, 2020 in General, Newsletter |
In one sense, even though this is a major life challenge, it challenges us to think in depth about our relationship to our faith.
- Have we spent the time evaluating who we are in Christ?
- Do we feel we have a relationship with Christ?
- Are we satisfied with the level of our faith and the way to which we live it out?
- Has Christ been present during this crisis?
- Is Christ present with me in my life, especially when I face challenges?
- Would I like to go deeper, learn more, spend more time in my faith, building my faith relationships.
- Would I like to know more about Jesus?
- Is this time causing me to want more deeper knowledge?
mind, suggestions, and guidance as you feel lead.
Be blessed!
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June 2020 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Jun 2, 2020 in General, Newsletter |
I pray for each and every one of you during this continued time of separation.We are currently trying to discern the best way to move forward and with each step we take, we keep you in mind! We will have an outdoor service and will use this time to be together and talk! We haven’t gotten to do this as a faith family very much and I look forward to seeing you and talking about what it’s been like for
you, the things you have learned, and how you might see us move forward. It would be good for us and I think, in a sense, we need it! We have quite a special space in our backyard and it will be perfect for us to gather!
taught us. I pray that each of you, too, have grown closer to Jesus and you have discovered in your own way how important it is to be
close to Jesus, to walk in relationship with Him, striving to make Him your best friend and keeping Him at the CENTER of your lives.
Hopefully not ever as serious as the storm of which we are in the middle. But how do we know? Can we be sure? Paul encouraged
us to be IN the world, but not OF the world…very appropriate for our here and now…he goes on to say that we should be transformed
by the renewing of our mind.We renew our mind by being in relationship with Jesus and learning from him and being nourished by Him in doing so.
prepare your way; yes, through the darkness to bear a light. I ask
you only to follow Me for I will surely lead you on a safe path,
though dangers lurk on every hand. Yes, I will be your protection. I
will be your comfort. I will be your joy.”
~ Come Away My Beloved
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May 2020 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on May 2, 2020 in General, Newsletter |
What an interesting time it is right now! The thoughts going through our minds are, at least for me, nothing like I have ever experienced! It is a challenge to discern direction and best practices in a time that has not been experienced before. Who would have thought we would be into our second month of not having church together in our sanctuary every Sunday? Totally surreal!
However, one must acknowledge how simply our own ability to be in charge of our lives has been altered…. a stark reality that often we fall short of thinking about…life is not always in the palm of our own hands!
It reminds us of the very precious life we are gifted with and how significant this faith walk we are encouraged to embrace really is! Faith teaches us that God has us in the palms of His Hands! Our God who created us in the very beginning calls us to deeper, to stronger, to more peace, to love and relationship, not only with each other, but with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Friends, we are in different times! It will be a moment in our history we will never forget and hopefully never have to experience again! But, as I type this, I also pray you will use this time to honor God in your life and allow God’s Spirit to shape you in ways you have only been able to think about until this moment.
Be blessed!
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April 2020 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Mar 31, 2020 in General, Newsletter |
discuss biblical topics, laugh out loud at appropriate times, share the things we have learned throughout our day, smile and poke fun at
appropriate times, and put our day in motion with the things God expects of us. And oh yeah…the food…very important!
the depth of that single statement for a long time to come.
palms of hands…watching out for us, working out the tomorrows ahead of us…we are called only to trust!
sense!
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
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Mar 2020 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Mar 1, 2020 in General, Newsletter |
the work of the chairpersons or specific work areas, please feel free to ask. We will begin to share information about the various committees and their work in the coming months.
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Feb 2020 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Feb 3, 2020 in General, Newsletter |
As part of the new year, we have decided it appropriate to share about how our church works. For the next few months we will be sharing
about the structure of our church. This month we will focus on our Church Council.
encouraging direction and supporting recommendations in an effort to keep the church flowing in its vision.
• Plans and administrates the organizations of the church.
• Empowers the vision and programming of the church
• Meets at least quarterly.
• Sets goals, authorizes actions, determines policy, receives and accepts/rejects motions presented to the council.
• Validates budget, sets financial plans.
• Members present and voting at any duly announced meeting constitutes a quorum.
is responsible to answer or report progress, concerns or any church based recommendations to.
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Jan 2020 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Jan 2, 2020 in General, Newsletter |
It is a special time; we are entering a new decade…it’s 2020! When I reflect on that it seems almost unbelievable! Memories of past years flash through my mind and I realize I have been in ministry in one way or another for 25 years! I think of all the people I have been blessed with working alongside throughout the years and the special times we’ve shared, the friendships we’ve gained. Just recently, I reminisced about a youth trip way back in 1996 to Chicago and all the great memories of that time! Wow! I am humbled by the awesome responsibility I have been given and the ways God has used this path to create and accomplish many things!
We have just celebrated the bringing in of a new year. 2020 has arrived and with that we have another blank calendar to begin filling in with our ministry goals, our vision and what our tomorrows look like in light of God’s guidance! One day at my desk, I had come across my introduction flyer from when I was to be appointed to this church in 2012. It speaks to what I hoped was to be our shared ministry… I described my leadership style as a partnership. Feeling “very strongly that working together is the best way to accomplish anything and having the love of Jesus at the center of all we do is vital. When we ground it all there first, our path will be very strong. God doesn’t lead us astray and often shows us amazing things along the way!”
Here’s to 2020 in God’s ministry together!
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December 2019 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Dec 2, 2019 in General, Newsletter |
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November 2019 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Nov 4, 2019 in General, Newsletter |
the back of our church and saw the fellowship, laughter, talking and connection that was happening. We felt blessed!
to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were together and had everything in common.”
they love one another.” A recent author wrote that this is “a crucial mark of a world-changing church. A church that makes a difference in
its community is one that truly loves one another.”
find. God blesses a warm church with new believers because he doesn’t want them in the church of the Frigid-Air. He wants them in a warm environment where they can grow.”
adding to their numbers everyday. Luke talks about heart and purpose and spirit….unity, and being united in thought throughout those
chapters….It is love and caring and concern that holds relationships together.
one thing we can hold up and embrace, is the relationships and love that is growing in our faith family. More than ever there is a unified
spirit among us…a spirit that strives to work together to bring us even closer to a God who loves us so…..Let’s keep celebrating the ways the Spirit is moving and how God is working among us…..
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October 2019 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Oct 3, 2019 in General, Newsletter |
- The Bison Feed, please come, as this is one way a family uses their resources to helps us raise dollars for our budget. We are thankful for that opportunity and we need to be a part of it.
- Our Dessert Auction at the end of the month, another wonderful way to support our Church and receive in return.
- In November we will be putting up a “Thanks” giving board with 100 envelopes on it. You will have the opportunity to choose an envelope and give the corresponding dollars written on it. Another painless, but simple way to support your church.
- Our annual Holiday Letter will go out mid-November/December.
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September 2019 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Sep 3, 2019 in General, Newsletter |
possibly get behind that, or I don’t have time…. Possibly, whatever dreams we may have had while growing up have gotten lost in other endeavors or adventures, the creation of a new path before us, with family, career choices…
As we have been studying the Holy Spirit these last few weeks, the word empower seems a fitting word to describe how the third circle in the Trinity can be a part of our lives. The Holy Spirit is often described as an invisible, powerful energy, working in us to help us to
spread God’s goodness in the world. In the Book of John, Jesus tells his followers,
Remember how we talked of listening to the Spirit in our life walk and by doing so we will grow in love and knowledge of Christ? When we encourage each other and ourselves to learn and grow in Christ with the help of the Spirit, we are empowered to live life to its fullest
and as close to the path God has for us as possible. The power of the Spirit, through us, feeds us and helps us to carry out the word of Christ, which is for the good of all.
As we continue this study, just through September, let us be continually empowered to do the will of God. Spirit, fill us to walk in God’s love, strengthen us to follow you more closely, give us the courage to trust in you more deeply…. AMEN.
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August 2019 – From the Pastor’s Desk
Posted on Jul 31, 2019 in General, Newsletter |
We are swiftly moving through the summer and it has really been a special season! It has been busy and fun and filled with so many
blessings!
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