THE 4th WEEK IN LENT Beginning Sunday, March 26, 2017 PRAY Gracious Father, you sent your Son, Jesus, to be bread and life for the whole world. We ask you to give us more and more love for Jesus every day. Amen. READ “I praise you, God! You are like a marvelous king who wears […]
THE 3rd WEEK IN LENT Beginning Sunday, March 19, 2017 PRAY Heavenly Father, you made us to love you. Guard us from our enemies. Help us to love and forgive them. Help them to love you. Amen. READ “Help me, God, I am worried! Please hurry up! I know that you are strong. You are […]
THE 2nd WEEK IN LENT Beginning Sunday, March 12, 2017 PRAY Almighty God, only you have the power to work in us. Protect our bodies and our minds. Help us to do things and think things that help us step closer and closer to you. Amen. READ “God is my shepherd. He leads me in […]
THE 1st WEEK IN LENT Beginning Sunday, March 5, 2017 PRAY Almighty God, come quickly! Help us! You know where we are weak. Save us! Keep us from loving things more than we love you. Amen. READ “God, you are good and you forgive me. You are full of love. When I pray to you, […]
ASH WEDNESDAY Wednesday, March 1, 2017 Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. On Ash Wednesday, we are reminded that we are people who sin: people who don’t always do what we should do. But! That’s not the end of the story! (Easter is coming!) During this Lent, we will focus on growing our relationship […]
We are so excited about Christmas Eve at Restoration! Restoration will have 3 services on December 24 to celebrate the incarnation of God in His Son, Jesus Christ. Before I describe what to expect at each service, let me answer the most important logistical question: Where should I park? Restoration uses a parking garage that […]
Restoration is a place that connects people to God, to others, and to the needs of the world. We are a church that seeks to support those most vulnerable who live both locally and globally. Yet, most of our outreach opportunities are for older teens and adults. So how do we grow kids into […]
The Wardens’ Report: a brief summary of highlights from monthly Vestry meetings, designed to demystify our work and provide some information about our growth, finances, priorities and progress towards our strategic plan. Our prayers at the rail this month were focused on the work and ministry of Matt Hoppe. He has a very visible role […]
THE 3rd WEEK IN LENT Beginning Sunday, March 6, 2016 SING Here is the fourth verse. I need Thee, every hour Teach me Thy will; And Thy rich promises In me fulfill. Here is the whole song for you to listen to: READ “All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever […]
THE 3rd WEEK IN LENT Beginning Sunday, February 28, 2016 SING Here is the third verse. I need Thee, every hour In joy or pain; Come quickly and abide Or life is vain Here is the whole song for you to listen to: READ “I will turn their mourning into joy; I will comfort them and give […]
