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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 …

Ministry & Mission News for the week of June 19

Ministry & Mission News: Thanks: to Phyllis & Pat for their work with C4C and the Garage Sale!  Also thanks to the Lockwoods for their donation of communion wines. And thanks to the Debbie L. for covering the office while Sylvia was on vacation. Graduation Recognition:  Sunday, June 19, we …

Galatians: One in Christ

The letter to the Galatian Churches: ONE 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. …

Ministry & Mission News

Ministry & Mission News: Clean Out for a Cause:  Connect for Community, our ministry partner, is preparing for its second “Clean Out for a Cause” Garage Sale in June 10-11 from 9am -5 pm.  Early bird both days for a $20 donation. Also – we need your hand on Saturday …

Future Outreach Events:

Here are some upcoming events that have us using our hands and feet in God’s world: June 11 – Clean-up for a Cause 4-7 pm June 21 – Faith Kitchen Lunch Prep 6 PM July 2 – Faith Kitchen Service @ Dover 9:30 AM-1 PM July 6 – Summer Lunch …

Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For

The letter to the Galatian Churches: Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For 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 …

Galatians: All Because of You

First – sorry for missing last week’s email. Second – this is the second week of a six week series on Galatians Here is all the news that’s fit to publish: The letter to the Galatian Churches: All Because of You Galatians is a letter from Paul to the young …

Mission & Ministry Updates for May 6, 2016

Ministry & Mission News: Thanks:to Jim & Sylvia for setting up and cleaning up coffee hour on Sunday. NJ Synod of the ELCA Synod Assembly will occur on May 6-7 in Long Branch, NJ. Please keep the leaders and delegates in your prayers as they discuss the business of the …