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Epiphany Star Campaign

We need to replenish our Capital Fund. In order to pay for the lift, which was an unexpected expense, we had to take money from our Reserve for Contingencies account. We would like to put that money back in our “rainy day fund” and replenish our Capital Fund so that in 2020 we can: be…

Worship Assistant Training

Have you wanted to be a worship assistant but not sure what is involved? Already a worship assistant and want to refresh yourself on the process? Then we have the perfect event for you — Worship training on January 25th from 10:00am to 11:30. Please RSVP through the below link to let us know you…

Blessing of a Home at Epiphany

Blessing of a Home at Epiphany During the season after Epiphany, a traditional time in the church for Christians to bless their homes, Pastor Amanda has set aside some time to come and bless the homes of the people in our congregation.  There is a sign-up sheet on the table outside of the offices with…

Epiphany Celebration

On Sunday, January 5th 10:00-11:00 a.m. you are all invited to a special coffee hour Epiphany Celebration.  There will be a piñata, a three kings cake, and a procession to bless our church home.  Come and celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord with joy!

Advent Devotion – 12-24-19

Tuesday, December 24, 2019                                                 Matthew 1:18-24 18 Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. 19Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to…

Advent Devotion 12-23-19

Monday, December 23, 2019                                                 Galatians 5:22-23 22By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, 23gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things. Worth the Wait It was around December 15th, Advent 2017. I wasn’t anywhere close to being finished with my Christmas shopping.  I had…

Advent Devotion 12-22-19

Sunday, December 22, 2019                                                             Psalm 25:1-6 1 To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. 3 Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who…

Advent Devotion 12-21-19

Saturday, December 21, 2019                                                 Romans 8:18-24 18 I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about to be revealed to us. 19For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God; 20for the creation was subjected to futility, not of its own will but…