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The Child Who Leads Us to Joy

Post author:Admin
Post published:12/08/2022
Post category:Weekly

This week we are experiencing how joy is present in Advent. I encourage you to read this entry from Gretchen Thomas that is in our Advent Devotional from this week.…

The Child Who Leads Us to Peace

Post author:Rev. Dr. Todd Anderson
Post published:12/02/2022
Post category:Weekly

How many times is Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, mentioned in the Bible? I remember that question in a Bible Quiz in Sunday School when I was in high…

Giving Thanks

Post author:Rev. Dr. Suzanne Allen
Post published:11/23/2022
Post category:Weekly

One of my favorite hymns is Now Thank We All Our God by Martin Rinkart: Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things…

For Everything There Is A Season

Post author:Admin
Post published:11/17/2022
Post category:Weekly

Suzanne and I have been co-teaching the Covenant Study Class this fall. This study has focused on looking at how the theme of “covenant” exists throughout the Old and New…

For Everything There is a Season

Post author:Rev. Dr. Suzanne Allen
Post published:11/10/2022
Post category:Weekly

We have made it through another time change! I am always amazed at how one hour makes such a difference to us and our routines, and the passion that people…

Young woman standing lakeside on jetty having a look at magical cloudscape and sunset colors.

All Saints: Mourning and Dancing

Post author:Admin
Post published:11/03/2022
Post category:Weekly

This year, as we move through Halloween, All Saints, and All Souls, I am thinking of those who have lost beloved ones since this time last year. I also want…

Stewards of Abundant Life: Offering Our Witness

Post author:Admin
Post published:10/27/2022
Post category:Weekly

EQUIP means to supply with the necessary items for a particular purpose, or to prepare someone mentally for a particular situation or task. Equipping is the responsibility of every parent,…

Offering Our Gifts: Rev. Dr. Todd D. Anderson

Post author:Rev. Dr. Todd Anderson
Post published:10/20/2022
Post category:Weekly

Nearly a third of everything Jesus said in the Gospels has to deal with money and positions. Many Christians prefer to avoid the topic altogether, suggesting that money and finances…

Stewards of Abundant Life: Offering our Presence

Post author:Rev. Dr. Suzanne Allen
Post published:10/12/2022
Post category:Weekly

Abundant life is a gift to be shared! This month we are focusing on what it means to be “Stewards of Abundant Life.” To be a steward is to be…

Stewards of Abundant Life: Service

Post author:Rev. Dr. Suzanne Allen
Post published:10/06/2022
Post category:Weekly

In John 10:10, Jesus says, “I came so that they may have life and have it abundantly.” During the month of October, we are considering what it means to be…