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YSOP: Washington DC 2016
The youth traveled to Washington DC for a mini-mission trip through a program called YSOP. After some sightseeing, we cooked and served a meal, open to people coming from the streets. It was a powerful opportunity to serve other people, especially people in need. Each table not only had food, but also board games. As we played games and broke bread together, we got to know each other and realize we are all people!
The next morning we split into two teams to do service projects. The one group headed to a furniture bank; the other to a senior citizen center. Both groups were able to serve others — blessed to be a be blessing!
Sermon on April 10
1. 4.10.16 sermon
For the confirmation of two youth, Pastor Rob preaches on how Jesus comes to ensure we know God’s love is “for you.” Confirmation is a time when we say God’s love is “for me.” But the “for me” turns back into a “for you” that we say to God.
So, what does it mean for us to live for God? Pastor Rob then discusses why “doing what you love and loving what you do” is not the same as “loving your neighbor.”
NYC Mission Trip 2015
On our mission trip to New York City, we had a meal with homeless people. It was really meaningful to share a meal we had cooked with them. We also played games. The whole experience reminded us that we are all people!
The next day we split up into groups. Some of us worked on a community garden.
Something worth doubting
1. Doubting Thomas 2016
The claim that Jesus is Risen from the Dead is so amazing, so incredible, so life-changing that frankly, it is worth doubting. In this sermon Pastor Rob reflects on the doubt of Thomas and on the doubt of you and me. Is there evidence to believe in the resurrection?
April 2016 Newsletter
Attached is the April newsletter. We have a number of special events this month, including:
-April 10: Confirmation of youth
-April 16: Godspeed for Myallis family; April 17 is Pastor Rob’s final Sunday
-April 21: Job Fair
-April 28: Health Fair
He is Risen!
1. 3.27.16 sermon
He is Risen! On Easter we are ready for joyful celebration; yet we encounter scenes of grief and doubt. Where is the good news?
March Newsletter
Here is the March 2016 Newsletter
Focus: Holy Week Schedule and Announcement by Pastor Rob
What kind of church shall we be?
1. 1.31.16 sermon
What kind of church shall we be? Jesus today encounters two people in need of his powerful love. In these encounters we find the blueprint of what kind of church we are called to be.
February 2016 Newsletter
Feb 2016 Newsletter is ready. Highlights:
• The pastor’s article focuses on Lent this year and our special Lenten focus. There is also information about Lenten worship, which begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10.
• The Talent Show is rescheduled for March 6. Due to the rescheduling of the congregational dinner to this Sunday, January 31, we needed to move the Talent Show.
• Summer will eventually come – a number of summer events and details are laid out in this newsletter!