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Category: Growth Opportunities

Pastor’s eNote: Racism in America

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| Bible Studies, Church Leadership, Education, eNotes, Growth Opportunities

There’s a low boil in our nation and the heat is rising. The heat comes from many things; anxiety, fear, hate, fury, and more. We’re at a turning point in America and which way we turn depends on how we choose to rise to this occasion. I shared a documentary I watched. It was about […]

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Sermon Short for May 24, 2020

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| Growth Opportunities, Sermon Short

Join us for the rest of the message in our Worship Service for May 24, 2020 online and by phone Sunday at 9:45am (lines open at 9:30am) or watch it online after Noon. Click here for the details!

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Pastor’s eNote: Encourage the Power in ‘One Another’

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| eNotes, Growth Opportunities

From Henri Nouwen’s “Following Jesus: Finding Our Way Home in an Age of Anxiety” (which I highly recommend): “Our needs can lead to wounds. We can wound people with our needs because we often force people to give something they do not have. We force people to be God for us. When we make other […]

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Sermon Short: He’s Flipping Our Switch

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Here’s the message for today “He’s Flipping Our Switch”, a how transformation and change will not only light your way…it just might flip a switch for someone else. If you want the full meal deal, with children’s story about Paul’s transformation, join us starting at 9:30am or log onto the same link after 11:30am to […]

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Online Devotional: Build the House

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| Growth Opportunities, Online Devotionals

7 Days – Start when you like, read when it’s convenient. Read Pastor Theresa’s comments and add yours if you like! Is there anything sacred about the place we worship? Is the church really God’s House? What is my part in the church? These and many more questions are answered in this study of God’s […]

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Blessing of the Animals May 24th

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| Community Event, Growth Opportunities

Sophie Ophie the Wondercat and I cordially invite you to join us Sunday, MAY 24TH when we are having a “Blessing of the Animals” as part of our live worship service at 9:45am! Invite your critters to share the start of the service as we offer a special blessing just for them! If you’re unable […]

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Online/Phone Study: The Case for Easter

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| Bible Studies, Education, Growth Opportunities, Small Group Study

Lines open Wednesday nights at 6:45pm, study begins at 7pm. Meeting ID meet.google.com/pdi-fmtt-ueyPhone Numbers(‪US‬) ‪+1 316-835-0758‬ PIN: ‪711 331 973#‬ Click below to see a preview of the entire study. The Case for Easter 4 Week Video & ConversationLee Strobel (legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and best selling author of The Case for Christ) […]

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Online Devotional: The Daniel Dilemma

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Let’s talk about Daniel! We’ve heard a lot about being Daniels, so what does it really mean? Join me for five days, starting Monday, April 20th. Read the devotion when it suits your schedule. Read my comments and if you like, add your own. It’s a casual way to get together, virtually, and share a […]

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Online Fun & Field Trip Resources!

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| Education, Growth Opportunities, Just for FUN, Just for Kids

We may not be able to safely head out in person, but you can go virtually to lots of places! Below are some pretty cool field trip and activities resources! Share them with your friends! Call them up on the phone and take a virtual field trip together! Art Museums Visit some of the best […]

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Risen Series Message for March 29, 2020

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| Growth Opportunities

Welcome to Online Worship this Fifth Sunday in Lent Recommended Scripture for further meditation today: Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11; John 11:1-45 [And 5th Sunday of Lent study printable] Powerpoint slides for today’s message THE MESSAGE  The Jesus Who Wants Us Fully Alive CALL TO WORSHIP L: Coming from places that have seen better […]

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Worship & More

  • June 8, 2025 – Pentecost Worship Service
  • eNote from the Pastor’s Desk: Why Resilience Matters
  • June 1, 2025 – Ascension Sunday Worship Service
  • May 25, 2025 – Heritage Sunday Worship Service

8:30am Trinity

https://youtu.be/78zdvyiFvDM

9:45am St. James

https://youtu.be/gOFbr-PgIR0

11am Sprucetown

https://youtu.be/Wr_bhd8NHXI

Pastor Theresa Heiser
Read Pastor's eNotes

District Superintendent:
Rev. Brenda Leigey

Our Bishop:
Bishop Héctor A. Burgos Núñez

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