Tag: Holy Spirit


17
Nov 2023
Living Into Our New Mission Statement

We gather, connect, and serve so all may experience the love of Christ. By Rev. Lynn Bartlow, Lead Pastor These next seven days offer each of us multiple chances to live out our church’s mission statement, found above. We will gather on the pickleball court. We will gather around the Thanksgiving table. We will gather to worship and to give thanks. We will connect with each other as we eat hot dogs Sunday and turkey on Thursday. We will connect with God through worship Sunday and our Thanksgiving Eve service on Wednesday.......

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Baptism

Baptism

I was about 10 years old when I was in the first church service where I remember a baptism taking place. I have this vivid picture of looking up to where the pastor was...


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Flaws

Flaws

We had rain Thursday night at our house. This isn’t actually a new thing – we have been enjoying rain quite often these last few weeks. But this one was different. The thunder, the...


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The Meaning of Power

The Meaning of Power

“We lost power during that storm.” “Our internet doesn’t have enough power.” “That person is such a powerful speaker.” Think of all the ways we use the word “power.” That’s our word for this...


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Welcoming

Welcoming

“Continue to love one another. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:1-2 My mother, Donna, lived this Bible verse to...


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