"After Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with his disciples…….." John 18:1 These words Jesus had spoken were the longest prayer he offers in the any of the gospels. He prayed for the protection of his disciples and…
Month: March 2010
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See their faces, hear their stories and feel their struggle
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Dear Friend,
Remember Me: Voices of the Silenced in Colombia is an exhibit of original art created and inspired by victims of violence in Colombia.
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On April 18,…
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In Memory of Pr. Don Beake
Our brother, retired Pastor Don Beake, passed away last Friday after a battle with cancer. While certainly a loss for us all, Don’s wife Jean reports that he died peacefully at home and that both she and their daughter Jody…
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Pastor’s Weekly Message
As the prophet Zechariah writes about God returning to Zion, "And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in its streets." (Zecharaiah 8:5) This seems like a very Un-Lenten (is that even a word?)…
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SOV Hunger Challenge
Don't forget to send your experiences, recipes, and suggestions to: SOVHungerChallenge@gmail.com! We're hoping to compile a booklet of recipes to go along with Shepherd's Storehouse emergency food boxes to help recipients make the most of what they are given.
If…
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Pastor’s Weekly Message
"He has made everything beautiful in its time; also he has put eternity into their mind, yet so that they cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end." Ecclesiastes 3:11 (RSV) The frogs of Cox…
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Fill the Well on World Water Day
Dear Friends,
The demand for water is growing as the world’s population increases. But at the same time, clean water is becoming more scarce. Of the limited water resources that are available, many are contaminated. And increasing droughts across the…
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Pastor’s Weekly Message
"Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil;" Psalm 23:4The times we live in might be considered pretty scary by some. There are plenty of folks who would tell us that is the case. There is…
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Fan it Forward: Raise $1 for LWR
Dear Friends,
LWR has an exciting opportunity to raise $10,000, and you can help with the click of a mouse!
Between now and March 31, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans will donate $1 to LWR for every new Facebook fan they…
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LWR Haiti Update: Shelter from the Rain
LWR's assessment team returned home safely this week after three weeks in Haiti. While we are making good progress in Haiti, they report the need is still dire and growing as the rainy season approaches. That's why we're sending temporary…
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