The Storm Before the Calm No doubt you’ve heard the expression, “The calm before the storm”. Conversely, the Bible predicts a “storm before the calm”. This time of turmoil is foretold by Jesus and is to take place just prior to the end of the age. How can we prepare for this? …
All in the Family We have all pondered what it will be like in heaven. But what do the Scriptures tell us about heaven? Pastor Jack will explore this issue in a three-part sermon series beginning this Sunday: “Your Head is in the Clouds: Reflections on Heaven”. You’re guaranteed to …
All Saints’ Sunday MANY THANKS TO Rev. Margaret and Arden Krych for leading ourservices the last two Sundays. We are truly blessed to have you at SOTH! 2026 COMMITMENT CARDS – If you have not already done so, please complete one of the orange cards located on the table in …
Reformation Sunday 2026 COMMITMENT CARDS – If you have not already done so, please complete one of the orange cards located on the table in the narthex and return it to the office for Barbara Osborne. Thank you. FOOD COLLECTION FOR LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES- Please bring the following items and …
Faith is Nurtured by Prayer Who once said, “I need prayer like I need air?” Answer: Pastor Jack! Join PJ this Sunday as he speaks more about the value of prayer… and how prayer actually nurtures and strengthens faith. This will be Part Three of his sermon series “Faith: The …
Faith Makes Us Well What role does faith play in positive medical outcomes? In personal healing? In miraculous circumstances? According to Jesus, faith is an essential ingredient which works with the catalyst known as the Holy Spirit… all to produce successful results. This week, Pastor Jack will rely on the …
Increase Our Faith So… what kinds of things do you pray about? What requests do you make of God? In this Sunday’s Gospel reading, the friends of Jesus ask for a very special gift. Join Pastor Jack this Sunday as he explores that requested gift… and then PJ makes a spiritual …
Sinners The ten commandments identify some really grave sins: among those are murder, adultery, lying, stealing, and defaming the name of God. However, according to the Scriptures there is another serious sin we all ought to avoid. Find out this Sunday when Pastor Jack delivers his sermon based on Luke …
Thinking Outside The Box Did you ever have a time in your life when you just had to make major changes? Were you forced to think “outside the box?” Did you have to reinvent yourself? This Sunday in our Gospel reading Jesus tells the story of a desperate man who had …
What is Your Victory Sign? So… what’s your favorite victory sign? Arms raised above? The index finger to indicate “We’re # 1? The famous Winston Churchhill victory sign? How about this one: the cross! Imagine, second century Christians adopted the cross as a sign of victory! To the rest of …