In case you are unaware of it, we have an awesome teen group at our church. Last fall when Howard came to the Master’s Class to ask if we would like to work with the teens to host the Teacher Appreciation Dinner, I thought, do we have enough in common to do that? Since it […]
Every year our congregation partners with the Hope Pregnancy Clinic in the Baby Bottle Boomerang fundraiser. That time of year is upon us now. This Sunday morning we will receive our “Change Bottles” and for the next six weeks fill them with coins to donate in our effort to “Stand with Hope.” The Hope Pregnancy […]
When you think of education, it doesn’t always have the most enticing connotation. But in reality we all love to learn new things; Learn an easier way to do a task, learn a new game, or learn a cool new word to bewilder your friends – like Flummox. Kids love to learn as well, they […]
Most of you know that I am not a skilled singer. I am enthusiastic, and I make a joyful noise to the Lord, but musically speaking, it is definitely a noise. As my grand father would say “You couldn’t carry a tune if it were in a bucket!” Consequently there are very few tunes I […]
Since we started our new church year in September I have been team teaching the Sunday morning adult class in the auditorium with Todd Merklin. Our study has been focused around the title “Acts: The Church’s Earliest Witness.” It has been great to teach with Todd and we have some really sharp folks in class. […]
It occurred to me the other day that only a month ago we started our new church year and our theme “Witness.” This month has been full of good things. We have started a new congregational reading schedule and preaching series. We have new Bible classes on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings. LIFE Groups have […]
The new construction on the west and north sides of our building is moving along at a pretty good clip. In just a couple of short months all of the vegetation was scraped off, the soil leveled and the foundation for the new road has been laid. New sewers and water mains have been installed as well. […]
Labor Day has passed, the school year has begun and fall is just around the corner. This coming week we will begin our new “Church Year” centered on the theme Witness. I am looking forward to new Bible classes, a new sermon series and LIFE Groups! It has been a busy summer, full of many […]
Well, this was my first year at Camp Dakota and let me say it was great. There were a lot of very good things that happened this weekend. Some highlights include, plenty of time for uninterrupted conversation, great meals, rest and relaxation, new friendships begun and old ones strengthened, Carrie and Cassie Broberg keeping the […]
Growing closer to people and enjoying creation is a great way to grow closer to God. You may be one of those enthusiasts for whom camping represents the ultimate getaway. Or, you may be someone who prefers to “camp” in the comfortable bed of a five star hotel. No matter your preference for actual camping, […]