We’ve reached the third week Advent and the key word for this day is joy. Our Gospel lesson from Matthew, though, speaks to doubts of the One who brings change in ways that don’t match our expectations. John the Baptist, in prison, was struggling with the reports he heard about …
Ministry & Mission News: Faith Formation: Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday and our Congregational Meeting/Sylvia Celebration, Faith Formation is taking a break until December 11. We’ll meet December 11 & 18 and then take another break for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Advent Devotions: we have available two advent …
The church council announces that on Sunday, December 4, 2016, a meeting to discuss and approve the fiscal year 2017 Spending Plan will be held in the sanctuary at 10 AM. Each of the following links contains a PDF file with information for the meeting. Congregational Meeting Agenda Minutes – …
First – a reminder that we have one morning service this week in preparation for the Church Congregational Meeting to discuss our FY 2017 Spending Plan and then to celebrate the ministry of Sylvia & Jim Perara. We begin with worship at 9 AM The second week of Advent has …
Faith Formation: Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday and our Congregational Meeting/Sylvia Celebration, Faith Formation is taking a break until December 11. We’ll meet December 11 & 18 and then take another break for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Advent Devotions: we have available two advent devotionals for your waiting …
The church council announces that on Sunday, December 4, 2016, a meeting to discuss and approve the fiscal year 2017 Spending Plan will be held in the sanctuary at 10 AM. It is important for all confirmed members of the congregation to attend. There will be kid care in the …
As a fan of “Hamilton: An American Musical”, my answer to that question is “Showtime!” More importantly, in the life of the church, we arrive at a time that is both now and not yet. We have celebrated to reign of Christ and are yet waiting for him to return. …
Ministry & Mission News: God’s Work. Our hands. T-Shirts…do you have your SOTH ‘God’s Work, Our hands ‘T-shirt? The next day to wear them in November 20 as we deliver the Thanksgiving meals. We have some still available for purchase for $10. We are wearing these this year everytime we …
Loving unto the End Grace and peace to you. Beloved…we are called to love God and love one another. Last Sunday we shared that we should also love our enemies. And today is the day after an historic presidential election. So what does that love look like today? Loving one …
As of November 1, the congregation has raised $1500 and pledged 4 turkeys for the outreach that spans Thanksgiving and Christmas. Most excellent! Remember that we will support 20 families the week of Thanksgiving. We will then donate the remaining funds to the Sparta Ecumenical Food Pantry. They are preparing …