Monthly Archives: November 2009

Wasn’t Jesus just another great religious teacher?

Wasn’t Jesus just another great religous teacher? from A Passion for Life on Vimeo.

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Give thanks… for CONFLICT???

As usual, Paul [in Philippians 4:2-9 [show]Philippians 4:2-9 [2]I entreat Euodia and I entreat Syntyche to agree in the Lord. [3]Yes, I ask you also, true companion,(1) help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the … Continue reading

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Many thanks for help on the new railing!

We want to thank Greg and Teresa Forseth, Mike Tolliver, and David Vojta for their work installing the new railing for the rear entrance. This will make the trip down the sidewalk much safer!

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Make Christ the source, the centre, and the circumference of all thy soul’s range of delight

Many saints are content to live like men in coal mines, who see not the sun; they eat dust like the serpent when they might taste the ambrosial meat of angels; they are content to wear the miner’s garb when … Continue reading

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G.K. Chesterton on Thanksgiving

Nothing taken for granted; everything received with gratitude; everything passed on with grace. You say grace before meals. All right. But I say grace before the concert and the opera, and grace before the play and pantomime, and grace before … Continue reading

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Support members of the military

From Theresa Forseth.. If you go to this web site,  www.LetsSayThanks.com   you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in  Iraq . You … Continue reading

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Join us as we visit the Bethlehem Market Place – Dec 12th

On Sat., Dec. 12 we will go to the Bethlehem Market Place. We will meet for a pot-luck brunch (sign-up sheet on Social Corner board in the narthex) at 10:30. Then we will leave church just after 11:00 to head … Continue reading

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Giving thanks for everyday miracles – Martin Luther

Psalm 111 [show]Psalm 111 [111:1](1) Praise the LORD! I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. [2]Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight … Continue reading

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The Gospel… Old vs. New

Kevin DeYoung has posted a wonderful reflection on the Gospel and how it is so often distorted in our age. DeYoung writes: Paul’s approach with non-Christians in Athens is instructive for us (Acts 17:16-34).  First, Paul is provoked that the … Continue reading

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Worship Schedule for Sunday November 29, 2009 – The First Sunday in Advent

Lessons Jeremiah 33:14-16 [show]Jeremiah 33:14-16 [14]"Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. [15]In those days and at that time I will … Continue reading

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A Prayer of Gratitude

From The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions O My God, Thou fairest, greatest, first of all objects, my heart admires, adores, loves thee, for my little vessel is as full as it can be, and … Continue reading

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How do I know God exists?

How do I know God exists? from A Passion for Life on Vimeo.

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Check out 10 million words

  10 Million Words is a year-long project by Christian author/blogger Tim Challies to learn about life and culture by reading all of America’s bestselling books. Check out his book reviews by clicking HERE.

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Join us for Tuesday Morning Bible Study – Topic: Why We Believe the Bible

Please join for Bible study every Tuesday at 10:30 Am. We have just completed a study on Heaven and on Tuesday November 243 we will begin a study on Why we believe the Bible. Some of the issues we will … Continue reading

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How can God be loving yet send people to hell?

How can God be loving yet send people to hell? from A Passion for Life on Vimeo.

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