The first week of Advent involves Jesus foretelling his Second Coming. This will be an abrupt act of God which will occur without prior warning or notification: But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father (Matthew 24:36,
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Orchard: Africa is a non-profit organization that offers mission trips into South Africa in an attempt to create sustainable change in rural African Villages. In Africa, 5000 people die from AIDS every day. Often it is the parents of children that die and leave their children to the aged grandparents.
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As we concluded our series “Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity” last Sunday, we talked about how we were created in the image and likeness of our gracious, loving, generous God – created to be gracious, loving, and generous ourselves. That is our destiny in Him. We may not
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This week’s message centered on the topic of simplifying our life/lifestyle and living below our means, both of which are affirmed again and again in scripture. Jesus told his disciples “Life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” He went on to tell a story about a rich man
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Make sure you stop by the activity center between services for the bake sale and afghan raffle. The Christian Women’s Fellowship Group is in charge of this event and that means that the bake sale items will be worth the trip into the Activity center and the cost of the raffle ticket
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The last two weeks we have been exploring the topic “Enough: Discovering Joy through Simplicity and Generosity.” We’ve looked at how the American Dream has shifted over the last several decades. It once was the dream of each generation to leave behind a better world and lifestyle for those that
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It may be hard for us to think that on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings, as we head out to church for worship, Bible studies, Wednesday night dinner or other activities, that there are members of our church community who do not have a way to get to church. Some
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Through Food Tidings, our church provides meals to those in our congregation experiencing an illness, death, unexpected crisis or the birth of a new baby. Food Tidings is an online program which allows us to schedule meals for families in need, listing which days meals are needed, food allergies, etc. If
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On Wednesday November 6, Elaine Miller will talk to the Chat & Chew lunch group about Obama Care. Elaine will present an overview of Obama Care, the pros and cons of its efficacy and who it will affect. This event is open to any who would like to learn more
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Over the last several weeks we have explored practices and principles of daily life that make it possible for the kingdom of God to become more real and visible in our lives, as it was real and visible in Jesus’ life. We’ve talked about how citizens of that kingdom need
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