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Keep the Faith
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| Written by Pastor Mark Evans |
| During these troubled times it's so hard to keep the faith. Now more than ever we need to hear God's word and support one another. During the Lenten Season we will be watching a DVD series entitled "Modern Parables." This weeks parable is the Widow and the Judge. It's a story in which our Lord is helping us to see that we must be persisitent in prayer. Even though our lives may be full of uncertainty and doubt we are told to keep on praying because God does listen and hear our prayers. So come and join us this Wednesday; first for soup supper and then for worship. Peace,Pastor Mark
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Reconnect
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| Written by Pastor Mark Evans |
| Good morning! I just read the blogs and realized that it's been several months since I blogged! The summer is just zoooming by! Here's a few thoughts. First community is soo important! I went to confirmation camp and saw a wonderful and gifted group of college age counselors take kids who were strangers and by the end of the week they had become a community. Makes me realize that I need to stress community in our congregation. Then came White Water Rafting which had many good good points; however there were some tough times as well. You see the company I have rafted with was bought out in a merger that is attempting to combine 5 rafting companies into 1. The company that now runs the whole show was known as the place to go if you wanted to party down. AW, the company I'd rafted with all these years had the reputation of being a company that catered to large groups, churches, scout troops etc. What happened was what I called a "Clash of Cultures". Most of you know that I'm no prude when it comes to drinking, but there was just way too many drunks walking around! So I'll be looking for a different company to raft with next year. This experience made me realize how challenging it is for a Christian to live as St. Paul tells us, "We are to be in the world but not of it". Peace, PM
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A Summer Prayer
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| Written by Pastor Mark Evans |
| This prayer was written by Mellissa Lehman. "As summer slowly approaches, help us to stay focused on the important things of life. Let us enjoy extra time with our family and friends and keep us close together. Remind us to appreciate the company we have and enable us to love one another. Help us to glorify your name and share your love and grace as we experience new things and new people." God's Peace, Pastor Mark |