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Man in Black

We’re still on the road with Jesus as he heads to Jerusalem.  Along the way, Jesus teaches and models discipleship for his followers – and today’s Gospel lesson is no exception.  When asked to teach about prayer, Jesus gave them a template that we still follow today, a prayer that …

Mission & Ministry News

Thanks: Alice for continuing our baptismal banner ministry!  She got going in a hurry (which is a good problem to have) New Worship Service:  The Nurture Team & Pastor Tina invite you to a new worship experiment – Sunday evening worship beginning August 7 at 6 PMin the Sanctuary.  Our …

The kingdom is for everyone: Truth

This week in worship, we finish Luke 10 by spending time in Word and Service (diakonia).  Mary and Martha find themselves with Jesus in their home.  Martha does what is good and right and expected – she provides hospitality and its making her distracted & worried (think about hosting your …

A Service of Prayer & Lament

Dear friends and family of SOTH, In the last week, there has been tragic loss of life in Iraq, Bangladesh, Turkey & Malaysia due to terrorist activity during the holy month of Ramadan. Closer to home, there has been tragedy in our streets in Baton Rouge & Minneapolis.  The deaths …

Mission & Ministry News for July 1

Thanks: to the folks who are helping to keep our gardens looking great. Wednesday Prayer Meeting: Each Wednesday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM,  you are invited to join Barbara Osborne in prayer for the church, the world, and all those in need.  If you have a specific prayer request, contact …

Galatians: You Can’t Make it on Your Own

We’ve come to the end of the letter to the Galatians and Paul takes time to summarize what he’s said about living in God’s grace.  For Paul, faith in Christ is not about the rules or distinctions that we think are necessary.  It’s about God’s love for us and our …

Mission & Ministry News for the week of June 26

Ministry & Mission News: Thanks: to Jan Schrader & Wendy Whipple for hosting fellowship hour last week. Worship Servants: Please make sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before worship on the Sunday you are scheduled OR arrange for a substitute if you are unable to attend.  Your service helps to …

Galatians: Mysterious Ways

Galatians is a letter from Paul to the young churches in Galatia – a community in present day Turkey.  Paul had visited and established mission churches there but through other folks, had come to learn that things weren’t as he had left them. If we have been saved by grace …