Choir rehearsal begins Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Calling all Singers
The first choir rehearsal for the season will be held at 7:00pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2015. We are always looking for new persons to join the choir, so if you like to sing come on out and join us on Sept. 9th.
August 2015
The except on our cover from Martin Luther’s treatise Concerning Christian Liberty highlights and reminds us that living a life according to Jesus (or as best we can replicate) is not a personal, solitary existence. Rather Luther appropriately reminds us that as Christ was called to serve, we too are called to serve each other, “…a Christian does not live in himself, but in Christ and in his neighbor…”
Luther was right on the mark with that statement. And I’m thinking of the truth of this statement particularly in terms of how the Holy Spirit community lives out that statement: first to the expression of the Gospel in the Lutheran tradition, and secondly how that same community provides for the ministries we have been called to participate in from year to year.
Times come when we must review how we contribute and participate in those ministries of this congregation. I’ve been thinking about this for myself, and I think it’s time all of us do so as well. I believe it comes down to some simple terms: Show Up and Step Up!
Show Up and Step Up means being present and active in the life of the congregation. Be present and involved at worship. Strive to grow through Christian education. Increase how you contribute in both serving when asked and yes, in your weekly giving. All of this is needed now in order to continue the ministry of Jesus from this place, and to further develop a congregational character that reflects how Luther envisioned Christian service and freedom.
Clifton D. Eshbach
Pastor
after worship on Sundays
Join us for a time of fellowship and refreshments in the narthex after worship each Sunday during the Summer!
Sunday, August 30th at the church.
Worship @ 10 AM the picnic will follow.
Holy Spirit Picnic!
Join us Sunday, August 30th at the church.
The morning will begin with an outdoor worship service at 10:00 a.m. under the front canopy. Following the service, activities will continue on our lower level. Our picnic lunch will be a covered dish meal with the main course, beverages, and plates, cups, etc. provided. There will be fun and activities planned for both children and adults.
A poster will be up the beginning of July so you can sign up to attend and indicate (if possible) what type of dish you plan to bring. We hope you will bring family and friends to share in the festivities. All are welcome to join us for what should be an enjoyable day. The Holy Spirit Picnic…mark your calendar now!
Starting September 16, 2015
Starting Wednesday, September 16
Weekday Morning Bible Study withPastor Eshbach
9:30 a.m. In the Pastor’s Study
Come to the “The Study in the Study”
