Someone in the crowd said to [Jesus], “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” But he said to him, “Man, who made me a judge or arbitrator over you?” And he said to them, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.”
July 31, 2022 Bulletin Read Post »
The other day I googled “truth checkers” and started counting how many different options one has. I stopped counting at 20, and then scrolled to see an almost limitless number of options beyond. There even were some that talked about fact checking the fact checkers. My favorite one – though I did not open it – was “The Psychology of Fact-Checking.”
Church Extension Fund is a ministry of partnering Christians to make resources available for members and churches of the Michigan District in carrying forward the Great Commission.
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A pastor’s son tells the story about falling asleep in the back seat of the car on the way home
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Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And he said to them, “When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation.”
July 24, 2022 Bulletin Read Post »
Sunday morning someone said to me, “Go back on vacation!” He then went on to explain, “The Tigers’ bats came alive while you were gone, then on the first day you are back they get beat 10-0.” The sad reality is that they just are not very good this year. I don’t care if you blame it on injuries, Avila, the hitting coach, or whatever, anyone who still expects them to make the playoffs this year needs a reality check.
Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving.
July 17, 2022 Bulletin Read Post »
I am finding it both pleasurable and valuable to look back at what I was experiencing and thinking in pre-pandemic times. The paragraphs below were first sent out July 6, 2017. I pray that what I have found for myself will hold true for you as well.
Camp Restore this year does not look like a typical summer, but we are working diligently to find ways to make up for that! Here are some highlights!
Praise and honor to the Father, Praise and honor to the Son, Praise and honor to the Spirit, Ever three and ever one: One in might and one in glory While unending ages run!
July 10, 2022 Bulletin Read Post »
