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Pastor’s Notes

T.S. Eliot famously wrote “April is the cruelest month,” but he never visited Chicago in February. February is a gray, dreary month, without the boost of the New Year’s holiday—and in my case, the excitement of new classes starting—that January offered. February felt like a four-week extension of January. There were only two bright spots that February offered, the days were starting to get longer and Spring Training began. For baseball fans, Spring Training is the rebirth of Hope. As a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs Hope is often the best that the baseball season had to offer.

Spring Training led up to Opening Day, the first day of the baseball season. Every team starts with a clean slate on Opening Day, no runs, no hits, no errors…yet.

Spring Training is a clear, even obvious analog to Lent. They both begin when the days (in the Northern Hemisphere) are lengthening. “Lent” comes from the Old English word “lencten” which means “lengthen.” They are both seasons of preparation. For Christians Lent is a season of repentance and self-denial, preparation for our journey to the Cross with Christ. For baseball players, Spring Training is a season of getting ready for the baseball season.

For pitchers and catchers Spring Training begins between February 10 and 13. For Christians Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 18.

Whether the Season of Preparation ends with “We’re born again; there’s new grass on the field,” or “Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!” look for signs of Hope and New Life in this season.

See you in church,

— Pastor Tom

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Worship for September 24, 2023

Today, on September 24, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. 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 September 17, 2023

Today, on September 17, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will meet at 10:15am. 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 September 10, 2023

Today, on September 10, Pastor Chris will preach. This morning, our Sunday School classes will begin meeting again! At 10:15am there will be three Sunday School classes available for adults: our Topical Class, Studying the Word Class, and SALT Class. Children ages 3 through grade 5 will meet at 10:15am as well. 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 September 3, 2023

Today, on September 3 Pastor Chris will preach. Our Sunday School classes will not meet in observance of the holiday weekend. We gather in the Sanctuary and online today at 11:30am for worship. If you are worshipping with us online, please have your communion elements nearby and ready. 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 27, 2023

Today, on August 27, Pastor Chris will preach. Our combined Sunday School class will host a breakfast potluck this morning in the Fellowship Hall at 10:15am, open to all! 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 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.