Monthly Archives: May 2008

Worship for Sunday May 18 – This is God’s Will… That Grace and Peace Be Multiplied in Us

Posted on May 13, 2008 by admin

Old Testament: Isaiah 45:5-13 Epistle: 1 Peter 1:1-2 Gospel: John 15:15-19 8 AM Service Reader: Nancy Dey Communion Assistants: Elaine Sherry and Elsie Goulding 9:15 AM: Annual Meeting 10:30 Service Reader: Steve Fladwood Offering: The Schenning Family

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You have never talked to a mere mortal

Posted on May 11, 2008 by admin

It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest and most uninteresting person you talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you … Continue reading →

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Genuine Biblical Spirituality

Posted on May 10, 2008 by admin

Here is a quote on biblical spirituality from the book Hearing God’s Words: Exploring Biblical Spirituality written by Peter Adams, and Anglican biblical scholar from Ridley College in Melbourne Australia. For the Bible is a great God-given resource and guide … Continue reading →

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Thinking Through the Minor Prophets

Posted on May 8, 2008 by admin

Greetings from Wheaton! I’m in the middle of a three day preaching workshop on the minor prophets sponsored by the Simeon Trust and College Church of Wheaton, IL. The workshop combines two and a half days of lectures, preaching, and … Continue reading →

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Facing Fear With God

Posted on May 5, 2008 by admin

Nick Vujicic is a evangelist and the director for Life Without Limbs. See also Philippians 4:4-7, Psalm 13, Psalm 139, Romans 8:28, Romans 8:18.

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Free – Martin Luther Audiobook

Posted on May 5, 2008 by admin

Click HERE to check out May’s free download from ChristianAudio.com. I regularly take advantage of this generous offer from ChristianAudio and I encourage you to do so as well. I suggest that you skip the 95 Theses and go straight … Continue reading →

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Faith

Posted on May 4, 2008 by admin

Faith is a living, bold trust in God’s grace, so certain of God’s favor that it would risk death a thousand times trusting in it. Such confidence and knowledge of God’s grace makes you happy, joyful and bold in your … Continue reading →

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Worship for Sunday May 11, 2008 – Day of Pentecost

Posted on May 4, 2008 by admin

New Testament: Numbers 11:24-30 Psalm: Psalm 104 Epistle: Acts 2:1-21 New Testament: John 7:37-39 8 AM: Service of the Word Reader:Jim Hart Ushers: Bev Stobber and Barb Ludwig 10:30 AM: Holy Communion Reader : Jean Wiechmann Communion Assistants: Dean and … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day – May 2

Posted on May 2, 2008 by admin

Athanasius, Bishop of Alexandria, 373 (Commemoration) We were made “in the likeness of God.” But in course of time that image has become obscured, like a face on a very old portrait, dimmed with dust and dirt. When a portrait … Continue reading →

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Speaking with Conviction

Posted on May 1, 2008 by admin

April was National Poetry Month and while checking out some poets I came across this short video of Taylor Mali. Mali is a poet and teacher who challenges us to speak clearly and with conviction. See also Matthew 10:16-20, Acts … Continue reading →

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Saint of the Day – May 1

Posted on May 1, 2008 by admin

Saint Philip, Apostle Saint James, Apostle Almighty God, who gave to your apostles Philip and James grace and strength to bear witness to the truth: Grant that we, being mindful of their victory of faith, may glorify in life and … Continue reading →

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