December 26, 2021 Bulletin
When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, [Mary and Joseph] brought [Jesus] up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. … Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout,…
Missing Coat
I knew Sunday was going to be a busy day. After worship we were having dress rehearsal for Christmas Eve’s 4:00 p.m. service. Then, from noon until 1:00 p.m. I was hosting “Drive-up Communion” in our front parking lot. After that I would drive home,…
2022 STL Mission Support
When you pray about your financial support for the mission of STL, which topics tend to be in the forefront of your thoughts? God's faithfulness ... your trust how God uses your financial resources to fulfill his mission ... God's word and promises...…
MOST Minitries
MOST Ministries Mission Center in Ann Arbor will be closed from December 17 - January 2. The staff will be taking this time off to celebrate Christmas with our families.
December 19, 2021 Bulletin
In those days Mary arose and went with haste into the hill country, to a town in Judah, and she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. And when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, the baby leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled…
Adoption
The thought came to me rather spontaneously. It was a new angle on an old story that seemed to fit the circumstances perfectly. In retrospect I believe it was a God@Work moment. And an illustration I expect to use many more times in the future – with…
December 12, 2021 Bulletin
Rejoice, rejoice, believers, And let your lights appear; The evening is advancing, And darker night is near. The Bridegroom is arising And soon is drawing nigh. Up, pray and watch and wrestle; At midnight comes the cry.
Helter Skelter
On Monday I had a topic in mind for today’s Thursday’s Thirst, but I cannot remember what it was. Tuesday brought another idea that has also vanished in the wind. Wednesday early morning it was the same. How do the lyrics from the Beatles' White Album…
Stop Santa
Dennis the Menace, the old comic strip, shows Dennis hurrying into the living room holding a large box as his mom turns around, her mouth agape, as Dennis says, “Mom, we’d better call Santa Claus to forget about the train set I asked for. I just found…
Christmas 2021
I am writing this letter the day after the tragedy at Oxford High School. My heart (as I am sure yours does too) goes out to that entire community as our prayers ascend for Jesus come to them with his comfort, peace, and hope. Surely not only…