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Worship * Remaining Connected * Notes from the pastor (scroll down)

Pastor’s Notes

Yesterday I received a check for $25.00 from my credit card company. I was informed that I had “earned” this “reward,” apparently because I’ve used my credit card so much. I was not expecting this money. I do not feel that I earned this reward. It’s a complete surprise, which I think of as “pennies from heaven.” I donated it to the church operating budget. I find it easy to give away things I did not earn or expect.

In Presbyterian churches the Session sets the budget. When your Session adopted the budget for 2025 at their February meeting, there was a shortfall of around $50,000. They looked at the expenditures and found there were no cuts to make. The budget was as lean as possible. The discussion turned to raising revenue. (I want every member of the Session to run for Congress!) As the discussion continued, I challenged your elected leaders to increase their financial commitments to the church. In less than a week their increased giving took care of 20% of the projected shortfall. That’s leading by example.

I am pleased with the leadership they have shown. I bring it to your attention because I believe in transparency. I intend to keep the church’s progress on reducing this year’s projected deficit on everyone’s mind.

And if your credit card company rewards you—or other pennies fall into your pockets from heaven, please consider donating them to the work of your church.

— Pastor Tom

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Worship for August 20, 2023

Today, on August 13, Pastor Chris will preach. Our combined Sunday School class will hear from Pastor Chris about his summer study, renewal, and projects this morning! We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

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Worship for August 13, 2023

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Worship for August 6, 2023

Today, on August 6, Pastor Chris returns to the pulpit from his three month sabbatical! We have missed him and look forward to worshipping with him again. Our combined Sunday School class will hear from Pastor Chris about his summer study, renewal, and projects this morning! We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. If you are worshipping with us online, make sure to have your communion elements close by. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

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Worship for July 30, 2023

Today, on July 30, guest preacher Rev. Dennis Winzenried will be preaching. Our combined Sunday School class will hear from Sarah Muegge on our children’s programs this morning! We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

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Worship for July 23, 2023

Today, on July 23, we will learn about the clean water ministry, Living Waters for the World. Our combined Sunday School class will hear from Rev. Bill Havens this morning! We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

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Worship for July 16, 2023

Today, on July 16, guest preacher Rev. Barry Williams will be preaching. Our combined Sunday School class will hear from Rev. Bill Havens this morning! We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

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Worship for July 9, 2023

Today, on July 2, guest preacher Rev. Dennis Winzenreid will be preaching. Our combined Sunday School class will not meet this morning. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

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Worship for July 2, 2023

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Worship for June 25, 2023

Today, on June 25, guest preacher Rev. Bill Havens will be preaching. Our combined Sunday School class will meet this morning, at 10:15am, in the Fellowship Hall and online. Nate Shlueter from Eden Village will be speaking to the class this morning! We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

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Worship for June 18, 2023

Today, on June 18, guest preacher Rev. Barry Williams will be preaching. Our combined Sunday School class will meet this morning, at 10:15am, in the Fellowship Hall. Jaimie Trussell from the Crosslines Ministry will be speaking to the class this morning! We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. If you are worshipping with us online, please prepare your communion elements to have during service. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.

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Worship for June 11, 2023

Today, June 11, Nissa Krier will be preaching. Our combined Sunday School class will begin meeting for the summer this morning, at 10:15am, in the Fellowship Hall. Rebekah Thomas will be speaking to the class this morning! We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. If you are worshipping with us online, please prepare your communion elements to have during service. As always, our online service is recorded and available later in the week to watch and share with others.