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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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swendler1
Feb 15, 20232 min read
Cash Flow Crunch
1. Generous Giving & Cash Flow You will not be surprised, your CtK Finance Manager, Aubrey, keeps an accurate cash flow statement and we...
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swendler1
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Takeaways
I Celebrate! Rejoice! Give Thanks! for all who attended the CtK annual meeting. I have learned through the years that when I attend an...
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swendler1
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Practice Makes Perfect
This motto applies to many areas of life, if you want to do anything well and grow in such endeavors, you have to practice! You learn...
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swendler1
Jan 25, 20232 min read
Choose Happiness
The holiday parties have come to an end. Christmas vacation is over. We’re back at work and school. There are long hours of darkness....
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swendler1
Jan 18, 20232 min read
Did You See?
As fellowship is coming to close on Sunday mornings, I love to see the Sunday school children coming from class. This past week many of...
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swendler1
Jan 11, 20236 min read
Part 2 Of the Story - Francisco
My time in Italy came to an end, and it was time to travel to Mexico. However, I couldn’t travel directly to Mexico as we had planned our...
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swendler1
Jan 4, 20236 min read
Conducting in Italy
Many of you know that during the months of November and December, I traveled to Italy for an orchestral conducting competition, and to...
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swendler1
Dec 28, 20222 min read
New Year, Newer You...
The start of a new year is a wonderful time for reflection of the past but also to look to what we want for the future. If you are like...
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