Wendy Donnell
Thanks be given Thanksgiving is more than a way to say thanks–it is an opportunity to use our hands and feet and whole bodies to do Thanksgiving. When we share, when we help others, when we do the things God wants, we are showing our thanks to God for all that God has done. In …
October 2022 Trusting God Have you ever heard about a man named Habakkuk? There is a story in the Old Testament about a prophet who taught people that they will never get away from making bad decisions. God will notice! We will learn this month that God is so loving that we should also be …
Welcome back to church school! In the season after Pentecost we reflect on being the church in the world, on being a Christian community, and on living faithfully as disciples of Jesus. The season, sometimes called “Ordinary Time,” began at the end of May and continues through the end of November. It is a long …
June 2022 Mission activity: Donate canned tuna Help us collect 100 cans of solid white tuna in water for the Newton Food Pantry this month! Can we do it? The children will keep a tally of cans to help feed our hungry neighbors. Faith and fun In June let’s gather for a bit of faith …
Putting God’s love into action We are finishing up our final sorting and packing of clothing donations for families in need. Thank you for your donations and support. Have you ever wondered how Mother’s Day became a holiday? Many years ago a woman named Anna Jarvis, a mother of six children, saw poor health conditions …
Connecting with Jesus Jesus came to show God’s love by healing the sick, feeding the hungry, preaching, and teaching. During Lent we learn that Jesus put God’s love into action despite the challenges he would endure. We connect with Jesus because he was a good human being. He was deeply interested in people and relationships. …
Lent opens with stories of testing and trusting. In parched wilderness and in lush gardens, temptation comes. Sin or faithfulness follows, not because of the testing itself, but because of what gets chosen in response. Trust God’s steadfast love. Rely on grace that ministers to our needs. Join us on Sundays and live out traditions whose truth we have experienced. Thank …
God’s dream is a peaceful world. God wants all of us to be happy and share joy and love. First, we must accept that peace starts with us! By taking time to be peaceful inside our heart, we can love others, help others, and share our gifts with the world. Mission project Be sure to …
God’s word tells us that the wise men travelled in the East. “When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy” (Matthew 2:10). When the angels announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, they said, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the …
If I had only been there! How quick I would have been to help the Baby. I would have washed His linen. How happy I would have been to go with the shepherds to see the Lord lying in the manger! Martin Luther If we had been there….Some of us think to ourselves, “Yes, we …