Sometimes, while on vacation, it feels as though life has stopped – like we are frozen in time – and that nothing will have changed when we return. Last night we returned from two weeks of relaxation and rejuvenation. However, throughout the entire two weeks we were surrounded by indicators that, rather than stopping, life goes on.
Freida Mae Hilsinger, age 80 of Warren, died Friday, July 9, 2021 at the Warren Campus of Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital. She was born July 1, 1941 in Bells Run, Kentucky, daughter of the late Benjamin and the late Hazeltine (nee: Martin) Mattingly.
Freida Mae Hilsinger Obituary Read Post »
God bless our native land; Firm may she ever stand. Through storm and night. When the wild tempests rave,
Ruler of wind and wave, Do Thou our country save By Thy great might.
July 11, 2021 Bulletin Read Post »
We were walking back to the cottage from checking out the lake. As we passed by some neighbors we called out, “It is a beautiful day.” He responded, “How hot is it?” We called back, “They don’t come much better than this. It is 90 degrees and sunny.” His comment? “That’s too hot – it is not a beautiful day.”
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Last week, Pastor Carrier spoke at the LWML Convention in Kentucky, sharing the mission of Camp Restore Detroit with people from across the nation.
A Convention to Remember Read Post »
I am not much of a fisherman … in fact I am no fisherman at all. The last time I cast a line into a body of water is likely well over 30 years ago, and that was done simply because of our young sons’ initiative. My picture of “casting”, while I know it may be inaccurate, is mindlessly throwing a line with a lure as far away from me as possible and then slowly reeling it in …
Casting a Few Lines Read Post »
We are here to serve our community. As you worship with us online, the Lord Jesus is at work, uniting us as friends and family. If you are curious to learn more out ministry in the community, go to www.stl-eastpointe.org, or like us on Face Book.
July 4, 2021 Bulletin Read Post »
We are here to serve our community. As you worship with us online, the Lord Jesus is at work, uniting us as friends and family. If you are curious to learn more out ministry in the community, go to www.stl-eastpointe.org, or like us on Face Book. To get your questions answered in a more personal way, contact the church office (586-772-3370) and ask for a pastor/staff member to give you a call.
June 27th, 2021 Bulletin Read Post »
On the farm growing up we had a large swing set. As best as I can recall – after all, it was many years ago – it had two swings and was made of either telephone posts or barn rafters. I remember swinging with my two cousins who lived next door, and my brother, Mike. One of them probably could provide a more accurate picture. These days, our granddaughter Brooklyn loves to swing – this picture, whether in her back yard, at Metro Beach, or elsewhere, is very clear to me.
You have been greatly blessed. Everything that you have is a gift from God. You are the caretaker, the steward of those gifts. You make the decisions what you purchase, what you save and what you give away. God promises to provide what you need. You may have wants and desires beyond the needs.
