Filling Potholes
Growing up in Wisconsin there were two seasons: winter and road construction. All those orange barrels on the highways and side streets to repair the potholes and wear from cold, snow, ice, and salt. Just as a road is repaired, it’s time to break out the salt and snowshoes.
The Old Testament reading today points us as to the work we try to do to fill the potholes in our own lives – and shows us just how much we can’t do it. But God walks in the garden looking for Adam and Eve and God walks among the earth looking for us – to accompany us as we navigate those potholes. God continues to look for us and to be in relationship with us.
Because God is not done with us yet.
No matter where you are in your journey of faith…know that you are most welcome here.
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Living in the resurrection promise,
Pastor Tina +
We Welcome.
Connect 4 Community/SOTH Garage Sale:
Join the fun. Find new treasure. Support both C4C and SOTH. The sale is happening on Friday June 5 & Saturday June 6, 9 AM-5 PM, rain or shine.
Friday Lunch Bunch:
Mark your calendars for the next lunch bunch. Friday June 19, 12 PM @ Lake Mohawk CC Boardwalk Restaurant. If you have questions, please contact Jane Lewandowski.
Sacrament of Holy Baptism:
Please keep Hudson Charles Gardner, infant son of Kelly & John Gardner in your prayers as he is brought to receive the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on June 7 during the 10:15 AM worship service.
We Equip.
Summer Worship Schedule:
Beginning June 28 through August 31, we will transition to the following days and times for worship:
Sunday Mornings: Worship at 9 AM, with fellowship afterward.
Wednesday Evenings: Meal at 6:30 PM, Worship at 7:30 PM
We know that many of you have weekend plans for the summer or are working on Sunday mornings. We pray that the adjustment of our schedule will help you all remain connected to the church community and continue to feed you as you all feed us.
We will begin Wednesdays on July 1 and end on Sept 2.
Wednesday Noon Bible Study:
All are welcome to join in a study of the Letter to the Romans. It’s the longest letter we have of the Apostle Paul and every word is important. We will discuss chapter 4 next week June 10 at noon in the Parish Hall. If you are interested in studying along with us – drop PTina a note and she’ll send you the study guide.
Coffee Hour Fellowship & Wednesday Meals:
We are in need of ‘hosts’ for our fellowship & meals during June, July, & August. There are sign-ups on the announcement shutters or contact the church office if you are interested.
Faith Formation & Confirmation:
Both of our youth learning opportunities are on hiatus for the summer. Thanks and praise to Stephanie Malasits, Stephanie Bolich, Dianne Frederickson(15th year!), CJ Behling, Carsen Terry and Curtis Terry for sharing your excitement and love of God with the youngest of our community. And thanks to the families who faithfully brought their children to learn together!
Community Garden:
It’s planted! And growing! Thanks to the hands that started this project. And thanks in advance to the hands that will help keep it alive! Check out the pictures on our church’s Facebook page.
The next step will be to install deer fencing around the perimeter. If you are interested in helping, please contact Pastor Tina!
We send.
Faith Kitchen at Trinity Lutheran in Dover has announced that it is looking for a new Director of Daily Operations. If you are a motivated professional with a Social Services background this may be the right opportunity. The Faith kitchen is a daily soup kitchen that serves lunch 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year. The director is primarily responsible for overseeing the daily lunch program, supply ordering, client interaction and volunteer coordination. A detailed job description and compensation plan is available upon contact. If you are interested, contact the Faith Kitchen via email (faithkitchendover@gmail.com) or phone (973-219-7560) You may also send your resume and references to the attention of Jane Kraus.
SEC Food Pantry Gift of the Month:This year, we are switching up our offerings a bit. There are many things that folks need but are unable to buy with SNAP dollars. They are also things that we normally don’t think about when we donate our food. For the months ofMay, June & July, we are asking for donations to support the Summer Children’s Lunch Program. Look in the right column for a list of food to donate.
Ecumenical Prayer Cycle: The Ecumenical Prayer Cycle enables us to journey in prayer through every region of the world and through every week of the year affirming our solidarity with Christians all over the world, brothers and sisters living in diverse situations, experiencing diverse problems and sharing diverse gifts.