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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 …

Newsletter — March 7, 2021 March 7th, 2021

For the last few weeks, we have been blessed by the weekly Sunday School class, which is an overview of the way theology has shaped our history in America. The topic is a timely one, as we attempt to make sense of our modern troubles by studying our past. While we hope everyone can attend …

Newsletter — February 28, 2021 February 28th, 2021

Last week saw a huge community effort to clear a significant amount of snow and ice from the TCA parking lot. A big thanks to all who were able to participate. It was an unexpected but welcome opportunity to serve our community and work alongside our gracious hosts at TCA and it was a …

Newsletter — February 21, 2021 February 21st, 2021

Snow, ice, sleet: these things can only delay us, not stop us! This Tuesday, February 23rd, we will feast on the pancakes that the snow deprived us of last week. We realize, of course, that technically, Shrove Tuesday was this past week. But, to borrow Pastor Thacker’s repurposed phrase …

Newsletter — February 14, 2021 February 14th, 2021

Some of the best fellowship takes place around tables, food, and drink. And so we hope you’ll make plans to join us next Sunday, February 21, after worship for our twice-monthly fellowship meal. Also happening next week is our annual congregational meeting which takes place …

Newsletter — February 7, 2021 February 7th, 2021

Don’t forget to sign up to perform at our annual talent show, which takes place at the fast approaching date of February 16 and will be emceed by the inimitable Marc Hays (it just wouldn’t be the same without him). Sign up at stmarkreformed.com/talent-show. And there’s no …