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Newsletter — May 30, 2021 May 30th, 2021

As some amount of sanity begins to return in these “post-COVID” times, we are ready to resume Friar’s Forum. Since we’ve gained many fresh faces in our congregation over these last several months, an explanation of the event might be in order. Friar’s Forum was (and now will be …

Newsletter — May 23, 2021 May 23rd, 2021

Today is Pentecost Sunday and the liturgical color is red to symbolize the tongues of fire which descended upon the Apostles upon receiving the Holy Spirit. This marks the beginning of the Church’s ministry to the world. It’s significant that one of the gifts the Holy Spirit brought to …

Newsletter — May 16, 2021 May 16th, 2021

You may recall that in previous newsletters, we mentioned the Pyle family who lost their home and possessions to a fire in the bad winter storm that swept through the country. One of the things that Eric Pyle supports and promotes is the mission work for multiple new Presbyterian church …

Newsletter — May 9, 2021 May 9th, 2021

This week concludes Brian’s Sunday School class based on the book, a Theological Interpretation of American History. This means, of course, that we needed to look for a new study topic for Sunday mornings. So we decided that for the next two weeks, Abe will lead our Sunday …

Newsletter — May 2, 2021 May 2nd, 2021

As we renew our singing efforts today with the hymn sing and hymn of the month, we wanted to provide you with tools for continuing to learn and practice and grow in your singing and learning parts. So on the website, in a “members” area, we have both the music sheet and some practice …

Newsletter — April 25, 2021 April 25th, 2021

Today is the fourth Sunday of Easter. We often think of Easter as that one Sunday in the year that follows Good Friday where we have flowers in the sanctuary and take pictures of ourselves in our nice clothes, and we (rightly) say to one another, “Christ is risen,” and hear (again …

Newsletter — April 18, 2021 April 18th, 2021

We’re excited to announce that in two weeks time, on May 2 at 9:45 AM during our Sunday School time, we’ll be resuming our monthly Sunday morning hymn sings. In the past this time has been vital to our congregation as we learn and prepare new material to add to our arsenal of psalms …

Newsletter — April 11, 2021 April 11th, 2021

If you follow Jamie Soles on Facebook, you may have seen a video he shared of the RCMP (Canadian police) taking over and physically fencing off Grace Life Church — a Reformed Baptist congregation in Edmonton, Alberta Canada — to prevent access since they have been meeting “in an …

Newsletter — April 4, 2021 April 4th, 2021

Happy Easter! Christ is Risen! The grave could not hold Him and because that is so, He has secured the forgiveness of our sins so that we may live forevermore with Him! A very special thanks goes to the Sadlers for our floral arrangements this morning to help brighten up our …

Newsletter — March 28, 2021 March 28th, 2021

Today on Palm Sunday we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry. In Bible times, palm branches were a symbol of victory and could be found on coins and important buildings. We read in 1 Kings 6:29 that Solomon carved palm trees into the walls of the temple. It was symbolism the Jews were well …

Newsletter — March 21, 2021 March 21st, 2021

Every now and again, we like to highlight some ministries so that you might know how to be praying, and if God lays it on your heart, where you might direct any gifts above and beyond the tithe. This week, we’d like to draw your attention to Peru Mission. They plant churches, provide …

Newsletter — March 14, 2021 March 14th, 2021

We’re thankful for the report that Jim and Misty are recovering well from COVID and are getting back into the swing of things and their normal routine. Sickness of any kind can be disruptive to life and means of income, and COVID carries it’s own set of challenges. So we’re thankful …