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Just These Lines,
You Are The Light
18th Sunday after Pentecost | World Communion Sunday | Youth Sunday Just these lines, my friends … … to say Sunday was an unforgettable day: beautiful, inspiring music, 22 first-graders receiving their Bible and the third week of our fall worship series, The Pathway of Discipleship. This week’s emphasis was The Pathway of Service. You can worship with us by...
Just These Lines,
Hope is a Dangerous Thing
17th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say I love our times together each Sunday. This past week we experienced together the baptism for Elise Katherine & Grant William Hamrick and Kena Jana Hockfeld. Holy, Holy moments! And how about a newcomer to us, Suzanne Harmon, and her cello. Oh My! Welcome, Suzanne, to our...
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Jesus is Coming
16th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that our Sunday (9/10) was a special one: Family Worship in the Gym (I heard there was quite a kazoo band on hand), the balcony presence of Stumptown Brass, the powerful music of our Praise Team, Kathy White on the organ after a time of vacation, the...
Just These Lines,
No More Distractions
15th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say thank you to Pastor Paul, Pastor Jenny, and all our staff community as well as our many volunteers in their excellent leadership in worship on Labor Day Weekend Sunday. If you missed being in worship or Pastor Paul’s message, you can click here to view one of...
Just These Lines,
A Lover’s Quarrel
14th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Sunday was such a special day: music that moves me week after week (I simply cannot get enough of it), the sacred baptismal renewal for Johnny Clevers, all the students and teachers with the blessing of the backpacks, and Pastor Corey’s outstanding message. My Lord, what...
Just These Lines,
Back to School Prayer
13th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say to all students & educators, bring your school bags or backpacks to worship with you this Sunday. We want to begin the new school year with a special blessing & prayer. Sunday was such a special day in so many ways: celebrating the remarkable work and service...
Just These Lines,
The Power of Powerlessness
12th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that I hope to see you at Hug-A-Cop this Saturday (4:00-7:00 at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 381 Crestdale Rd, Matthews). It’s a no-charge, come & go event, and we’ll enjoy food & fellowship with our friends at Mt Moriah while expressing gratitude to first responders. I...
Just These Lines,
Healing the Inner Sickness
11th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that, if you missed worship this past Sunday, I hope you’ll take the time to worship & hear Pastor Paul’s powerful sermon, The Control Freak from our High Maintenance Relationships series. Karen and I were away in the mountains and were able to participate online, as we...
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True Patience
10th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say that Friday brought the conclusion of 33 Days of AMAZING – Music & Arts Camp, Rainbow Express Camp and Vacation Bible School – all with nearly 500 campers and 350 volunteers. Just AMAZING! Here are some moments captured at VBS. If you were unable to worship with...
