Author: Ginger Hertenstein Conley
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May 31, 2009 – Special Storytelling of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son by Scott Hartless and Dick and Nancy Bergman
Jesus used parables not only to teach the crowds and the disciples, but also as a response to questions raised by the local religious authorities; “the pastors.” They complained that Jesus didn’t fit in with rabbi protocol. He hung out with the wrong crowd and was way too accepting of sinners. In answer Jesus tells…
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May 17, 2009 – Special Storytelling of The Rich Fool by Leo Skinner & Michelle Petersen
This week’s parable is the story of the rich fool, a successful man who hoarded his personal possessions for his own pleasure. He was called a “fool” because he poured all his energies into accumulation but put little effort into getting to know God. As we study each parable, we’ll see that no subject is…
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May 8, 2009 – Special Storytelling of the Good Samaritan Parable by Mary Huttar
Parables seem to teach a straightforward lesson, however, you can be certain each parable has a deeper meaning that must be reached through connection with Jesus. The lawyer in this Sunday’s story of The Good Samaritan asks Jesus a simple question about his duty to his neighbor. Jesus challenges him with a story of love…
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May 3, 2009 – SPECIAL STORYTELLING OF THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER, by Jim Stahl
We enter a new season now. Over past months we’ve explored what Jesus did. Now, continuing in Luke’s Gospel, we will examine what Jesus said, both to those who traveled with Him and to those to whom He ministered. The disciples spent day and night near Jesus, constantly listening and learning. Scripture tells us a…
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April 19, 2009 – Who Me? Graciously Empowered to Serve
Jesus left the disciples and ascended into heaven. But before doing so, He did the most amazing thing. He put the work of His ministry into the hands of His beloved disciples – both men and women. That includes us. What trust. Jesus had faith! How do we go about doing the work we are…
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April 19, 2009 – LOVE DARE SMALL GROUPS BEGIN
This Sunday, April 19th begins the first meeting of the Love Dare to Fireproof Your Marriage. Those who signed up for Sunday morning meet at 9:15 – 10:15 am in the Fellowship Hall. The evening group meets at 6:00 – 7:30 pm in the sanctuary. If you would like to join a Love Dare Fireproof…
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April 12, 2009 Remember His Words
Take note of this Scripture from the “Gospel” of Isaiah: “On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines strained clear. And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast…
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APRIL 9, 2009, 7 pm. – MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE
CHOIR CANTATA WITH STRING ENSEMBLE Jesus’ robe symbolized His many roles – of healing, of glory and authority, of humility and of victory, as displayed in this unique music and narration by Pepper Choplin. The cantata tells of people who interacted with Jesus during His last days on earth. Come experience the stories, for it…
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April 5, 2009 – Sheer Devotion, Absolute Love
Holy Week begins. Think back through the Gospel of Luke and ponder the calling of Jesus. God’s intricately laid plans for Jesus miraculously unfolded from an early age. At the right time, His ministry began. God witnessed to Jesus in that Voice that spoke divine favor, the miracles that Jesus performed, and the power of…
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March 29, 2009 – Prayer: Be Shamelessly Persistent
Prayer is essential to getting to know God. How much do you pray? Some people say it doesn’t matter how much time you spend in prayer. I believe it matters a great deal because prayer is where your relationship with God is formed. The disciples saw Jesus at prayer over and over again. Yet they…