Thank you to everyone who participated in our annual holiday caroling. Three groups of folks divided up and sang to shut-ins, those in the hospital, in nursing homes, etc. The day was definitely full of Christmas cheer! See some pics below! Live Nativity is happening this weekend: December 17-18th. Thank you to those who have volunteered …
Ladies Salad & Cookies Luncheon – All ladies are invited to our Christmas Luncheon on Sat., Dec. 17 at 11:30am. This is a wonderful time of fellowship where you can visit with others who may attend different services
Thanks to all who donated for the Thanksgiving baskets. Angel Aid continues their support of families with additional food at Christmas and they are most in need of paper towels, toilet paper, feminine care items as well as canned goods including meats, tuna, fruits, veggies and breakfast cereals. If you would like to donate, there …
Children’s Christmas Festival – Sat, Dec 10th from 10:30 to Noon – Make plans to bring your children for fun and games, photos with Santa and a special book reading of “It Must Be Christmas” at 11:00am. Bring a friend! Please RSVP using the Yellow Insert and let us know how many children you will be …
Thank you to all who sponsored children and who made financial contribution towards gifts. Your generosity and care are so deeply appreciated by the families and the Angel Aid organization. If you did not return your Angel Tree Gifts this weekend, please bring them to the office no later than Monday, Dec 5. So we …
As we prepare to celebrate Christmas in the states, we have the opportunity to extend our care, and “show Christ” to those in need. Our Christmas outreach program this year will include providing small gifts, hot chocolate & panettone to approximately 140 children in the community plus the 40 children and 8 seniors housed at …
A blessed Advent season to you and your family! We pray, in the midst of the hustle and bustle, this be a time of prayer and preparation for our coming Savior, Jesus Christ. Please join us for our Advent Service of Light and Christmas Tree Lighting on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30pm. A fellowship meal will be served at 5:30pm. Please RSVP to the church office.
City Rescue Mission Life Changers Ministry – We are sponsoring 15 women who are participating in a year-long residential program that provides educational, work training, life skills and faith-based support. We are seeking to offer a few small gifts to each of these ladies. If you would like to help, please select and sign out a tag from the …
Rock the Universe is a weekend event happening January 27-29 at Universal Studios. This annual event features Christian artists performing at various venues at the Universal Studios theme park. Youth Life (7-12th grade) are in the park for both concert nights and we stay at an onsite hotel. The trip is $215 per person and includes a …
November 18, 2022 Dear Disciple of Christ, It is almost here, isn’t it? The season of Advent is almost upon us (starting the Sunday after Thanksgiving, November 27th) and we will turn our attention to the coming of Christ. Would I be wrong to suggest that if you’re thinking of doing that (going to worship to celebrate His birth), …
Monthly Game Night – join us for food, fun and fellowship on Sat, Nov 19 at 6:45pm. Board games, cards, puzzles, charades – you never know what kind of fun will be had!! All ages are welcome although we do not provide childcare or a nursery at this time. Please bring something to snack on if you want, but never …
Dear Disciple of Christ, I really feel that my vicarage year was one of the most valuable of the eight years of preparation for ministry. In actuality, that third year of the four year preparation in seminary was not always required of future Lutheran pastors. As I remember, it was initially offered as an option for those …
Good afternoon, friends! Thank you all for helping out with the Fall Festival! It was a great Saturday morning and everyone had a wonderful time. Remember to keep track of your service hours- that event counts for 2-3 hours depending on when you arrived. This past Sunday, October 30th was Reformation Sunday and seven of …
We celebrate our 2022 Confirmands and ask God’s blessing on each of their lives as they seek to show Christ’s love. This is not on the end of study, but the beginning of their journeys of faith and service as adult members in the church. Please hold in your prayers Jazmyne Hinds, Makayla Howard, Bradley Morici, Gino Morici, …
The Pumpkins Have Left the Building! – HUGE thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to this year’s Patch. We knew it would be a learning experience but we did not anticipate the large number of visitors and were delighted at the number of folks from our community who turned out. We were able to welcome so …
Fall Festival – the kids had a great time Saturday playing games and Trick-or-Treating. We think all the adults had a good time too!
October 28, 2022 Dear Disciple of Christ, We want you to know, brethren, about the grace of God which has been shown in the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of liberality on their part. 3 For they gave according to …
October 21, 2022 Dear Disciple of Christ, Always be prepared to make a defense to any one who calls you to account for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and reverence 1 Peter 3:15 My remembrances of my vicarage (the 3rd year of my seminary training) continue. With any vicarage, much of what …
