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Just These Lines,
You Just Need to Show Up
20th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say thank you for your flexibility with worshipping in the gym on Sunday. We are so fortunate to have this space and to utilize it from time to time for all-church worship when necessary. We will be back in the Sanctuary this coming Sunday.. I think you will...
Just These Lines,
A Letter of Reference for the Poor
20th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say the weekend was such an important, impactful one for us: our Scouts and BBQ all weekend, Bingo Night (photos below), United Methodist Men, and all kinds of Saturday training. Then Sunday brought dynamic Family Worship in the Gym, and for those in the Sanctuary, didn’t I tell...
Blessing,
Community,
Generosity,
Just These Lines,
United Kids,
Youth,
There Is Nothing You Can Do About It
19th Sunday after Pentecost Just these lines, my friends … … to say I was absolutely delighted by our young people and their leaders as they led us in worship for Youth Sunday! Their energy and poise made for a powerful morning. Every other year, we are able to combine their witness with World Communion Sunday. World Communion is an...
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...
Blessing,
Community,
Invitation,
Just These Lines,
United Kids,
Youth,
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...
