I’m back from Synod Assembly. I’ll tell you about that another time because today I have news about the Transition Task Force. We’ve had two planning meetings. We’re starting to learn what God wants us to do. There’s a lot…
Month: April 2015
Pastor’s Wednesday Message
The Church Council asked me to write this message about money. Seems that giving is down over $11,000 compared to budget for the first quarter. Considering we’re not a big church, that’s a big hit on SOV’s ability to carry…
Pastor’s Wednesday Message
"Honor your father and mother." That commandment comes to mind when I reflect on the Wagemann family. I've spent several hours with them over the past few days. As I said in worship last Sunday, Rudy is nearing the end…
Pastor’s Wednesday Message
It’s a joy to give thanks for Easter Sunday. God gave us a sunny day during rainy season. The chancel glowed with flowers and banners. The choir and band gave us joyful music mighty enough to resound from earth to…
Annual Congregational Meeting Notice
Please Mark your calendars:
SOV’s annual congregational meeting will be held on Sunday, June 7, 2015 following worship.
There will be one worship service that day at 10:00 AM.
Please plan to attend and be a part of this important…
Pastor’s Wednesday Message
Today being April Fool’s day, I’m reminded that some people think the resurrection of Jesus is just a practical joke. That sort of thinking started long ago. Have you ever read this story from Matthew’s Gospel? (Matthew 27:62-66)
62 The…