Read with the Pastor This month Pastor Laura is inviting us to read her second-most-wornout book. Pollyanna was written in 1913 by a Congregationalist woman. It’s dated, but it’s also sweet and funny. The name “Pollyanna” has passed into slang as a way to describe someone who is overly optimistic and ignores reality, but is […]
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Gracious Space – Violence in the Quran? Thursday, November 19, 2026 , 7:00 P.M., Fellowship Hall Knowledge of the unknown can help us quit fearing it. It can help us understand people, carry on intelligent conversations, and end the many “isms” in our lives. Islam, like Christianity, Judaism, and nearly any other religion, has multiple […]
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Open Minds Discussion Groups – The definition of us: We are those who at one time were trained to believe that members of the LGBTQIA+ community are in one way or another unacceptable to God. We seek to understand God’s love in new ways that are true to the nature of God, faithful to Scripture, […]
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You can quickly find November 15’s music on YouTube: “Harvest Time” in the back cover of the United Methodist Hymnal “Take My Life, God, Let It Be” in the New Century Hymnal #448 “Sanctuary” in The Faith We Sing #2164 The doxology will be Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow, two versions. “The Goodness […]
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Friendly reminder- donations for the West Elementary Thanksgiving Food Baskets should be returned to church by Sunday, November 15. The food will be organized by the church children and youth during Sunday School class. A huge thank you to all who have donated food, preparation items and money to help 7 food-insecure families in our […]
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This past Sunday we celebrated All Saints Day as we pondered Jesus’ prayer that his followers would all be one. It’s kind of a crazy idea. There are people I don’t want to be in the same room with, let alone talk to or touch; yet it’s Jesus’ dream for both them and I to […]
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November 8 Worship Bulletin November 8 Worship
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Worship Notes for November 8, 10 AM Worship Leader: Pastor Laura Ymker Scripture: Sermon: Lay Reader: Steve Gettel; Ushers: Linda Grossman, Terry Roemmich; Acolytes: Aalayah Dunn, Angel Cortez; Accompanist/Music Director: Melissa Gilbert; Nursery: May Harris; Sunday School: Janet Koostra, Karen Spencer, Liz Lee; Fellowship: KimKay McCarty Martin, Bill Tiskus; Treats: KimKay McCarty Martin, Lynne Weeks; […]
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Below are some links that may be useful for those who want to participate in the variety of opportunities being offered. Simply click on the link to join or view the event you’re interested in. West Elementary School Needs List November 8 Worship – Recording, log on to view November 1 Worship – Recording, log on […]
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