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swendler1
Jul 6, 20231 min read
A Tisket, A Tasket A Fun Filled Basket
Get Ready for a Day of Fun and Fundraising at our Church Picnic! We are excited to announce our raffle basket fundraiser! We will be...
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swendler1
Jun 27, 20233 min read
The Joy of Music
Music has always been such an important part of my life. Whether playing an instrument, singing or listening to it. Music can really just...
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swendler1
Jun 22, 20232 min read
AHU Update
We signed an agreement for the worship area air handler replacement on March 15th and if the 26 week lead time remains accurate we can...
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swendler1
Jun 14, 20232 min read
“What we missed because of the pandemic”
Someone mentioned in a conversation that Covid started 3 years ago, it is hard to fathom, at times that it was that long ago. We all...
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swendler1
Jun 7, 20233 min read
Pride Started With a Protest- New York to Appleton
On June 28th, 1969, there was a riot at the Stonewall Inn- a protest of police brutality that was aimed at LGBTQIA+ individuals in New...
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swendler1
May 31, 20232 min read
Gobsmacked By Grace
Our neighbor grew up in England, and whenever he is astonished or astounded by something, he uses “gobsmacked” to describe how he feels. ...
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swendler1
May 28, 20232 min read
WINGED WONDER
My living room ceiling fan is temperamental. Sometimes it keeps on whirring when I push the remote control off button. Occasionally the...
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swendler1
May 16, 20232 min read
There is something that I'd like to tell you...
about me. I have a lot of favorite passages of scripture. I'll say it often before reading, or as an introduction to a passage in Bible...
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swendler1
May 10, 20231 min read
My Day...
When the Peace Corps adopted the slogan “The toughest job you’ll ever love” they were trying to develop a connection to humankind. This...
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swendler1
May 3, 20232 min read
Awesome!
Over the past several years, I have been drawn to reading about and practicing contemplative prayer. However, I often find my mind...
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sselle3
Apr 26, 20232 min read
The Excitement is Mounting!
We have arrived! Pinch me! This is my last weekend in worship before we all journey into this time of three months (May-July) called...
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swendler1
Apr 19, 20233 min read
What do you see? What do you feel?
Many of you have commented about the picture taken just before Good Friday’s, evening worship service by Juli Schuette. What do you see?...
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swendler1
Apr 12, 20232 min read
A Music Moment
“Those who sing pray twice.” This is a phrase I have heard all my life and I can verify that some of my most heartfelt prayers have come...
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swendler1
Apr 5, 20231 min read
"Get the Whole Story"
What an awesome Palm Sunday celebration we had. Our children did a great job marching their palm branches and honoring Jesus’ triumphal...
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swendler1
Mar 29, 20233 min read
Lent in the Book of John
As we enter Holy Week, I wanted to share some interesting things I found in the bible when we talk about John. We have spent Lent in the...
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swendler1
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Happy Spring! Happy Lent!
Did you know the word “Lent” has Germanic roots referring to the “lengthening” of days or springtime? Yeah, more sunlight! If you’re...
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swendler1
Mar 15, 20234 min read
Growing Old, Isn't Easy
We have had a small team (the Building Renewal Team), charged by the council to meet and study the future needs of our 27 year old...
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swendler1
Mar 8, 20232 min read
Ever wonder about Lay School?
About two years ago, Pastor Nate came up to me and said, “You know, I think you should go to Lay School”. It was completely out of the...
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sselle3
Mar 1, 20232 min read
A Place for Everyone
A few months ago, during a staff meeting, Pastor Nate asked us each what our favorite church season was. I wrestled in my head for awhile...
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swendler1
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Fast From...Feast On
We hear these words shared at the Ash Wednesday service: As disciples of Jesus, we are called to a discipline that contend against evil...
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