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 …

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 …