April showers bring May flowers ….I’m sure you are looking for more favorable weather that will allow you to get into the garden and spruce up your outdoor areas, including the area where you do your Bar-B-Qing.
Every day is a day of prayer, but May 5th will provide an opportunity to participate in our National [...]
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The new president of our church body, the Lutheran Church/Missouri Synod, is Pastor Matthew Harrison. From his page in the January, 2011, publication, The Lutheran Witness (LW), he spells out a threefold key to our future as a church: Witness, Mercy, and Life Together.
From Galatians 2: 9-10, we can see these parts in action. “When [...]
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May God’s grace be poured out upon you as we greet the New Year of our Lord, 2011! May you continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is the Father’s gift of love sent to restore us through the forgiveness of our sin. Coming to us [...]
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When a child is born in our country, the parents notify the immediate family by phone, and send cards to close friends. In some cases, they place a birth notice in the local paper or in the church bulletin.
When Jesus was born, the birth notice was given on a grand scale, Luke 2: 8-14. It [...]
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Thanksgiving is a special opportunity to express our gratitude to God for His provision and blessing throughout the year.
Are there any needs in your life that have not yet been met? Maybe after months of looking for a job, you are still unemployed. Maybe you are facing a lingering health issue that is still unresolved.
Maybe [...]
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You may have heard about the 40 Days of Community campaign that is underway. It is a journey of deepening God’s purposes in community within our church and serving the community around us. We are being asked to make increasing levels of spiritual commitment throughout the 40 days of community. Each small group is targeting [...]
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What in the world are WE here for?
That’s the question we’ll be exploring and answering over the six weeks of September 19th – October 31st. Through worship, small group study, and mission/service outreach, we will answer that question and realize that we are all part of God’s grand purpose in being the channels of His [...]
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When it comes to our children, we spare no expense in time or money to get them involved in activities that we think will give them an edge in life. This is good if we keep things balanced. Just like eating, we need to make sure that our kids learn how to eat a balanced [...]
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July marks the beginning of the 2nd half of 2010. How are you doing with those New Year resolutions? It’s okay to press the restart button and give it a second whirl. Second chances are always welcomed. God is the God of second chances. He never gives up on you and me. He has a [...]
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Sue Hansen, our TLC Director, has officially retired (see letter under Voters Minutes). She has been a teacher and then director (wearing many other hats down through the years) serving the children of our community for 18 years.
It’s hard to imagine TLC without Sue at the helm! Her husband Rich has sold his business and [...]
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