Dear Restoration,”The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction.But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God.” – 1 Corinthians 1:18God says some hard things.This was our Bible reading this morning in our Daily Prayer Guide, as the apostle Paul writes to a Corinthian […]
Dear Restoration,One of my favorite parts of the Christmas season is sending and receiving Christmas cards. I love seeing YOU and hearing about your various adventures. Can I make a quick request? We use a couple of online platforms for managing our life together. One is called Church Community Builder and the other is called Planning Center. If you are […]
Dear Restoration, “In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord […]
Dear Restoration, “This is the Good news about Jesus the Messiah, the Son of God. It began just as the prophet Isaiah had written: ‘Look, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, and he will prepare your way. He is a voice shouting in the wilderness, Prepare the way for the Lord’s Coming! Clear […]
Dear Restoration, The vestry just had their final meeting of 2023! Following dinner and a time of prayer, we spent some time reflecting on the year- things we accomplished, how we worked together, and what important things are on the horizon. We also talked expectantly about what the Lord might have in store for us […]
Dear Restoration,It brings me great joy to announce to you the Restoration Vestry Class of 2026:Hunter WeimerHeather RaberKaren WrightsmanPlease join me in giving thanks to God for everyone who was a part of the vestry selection process and thanks to God for leading the members of Restoration to select these three as the next group […]
Dear Restoration,It was so fun to celebrate our 14th birthday last Sunday. The cake was delicious! (And a big thank you to those who sliced hundreds of pieces and those who cleaned up. Thank you for making the party happen!) We gave thanks for all that God has done this fall and I shared about […]
Pictured above: Joy. And good colleagues. The DOMA Synod was such an encouragement to us last weekend.
Dear Restoration, I waited patiently for the Lord to help me, and He turned to me and heard my cry.Psalm 40 I am looking forward to our healing service this Sunday at 5 pm. Isaac has invited excellent musicians to come create an environment of beauty and grace in our sanctuary. There will be special music from […]
There is therefore now no condemnationfor those who are in Christ Jesus.For the law of the Spirit of lifehas set you free in Christ Jesusfrom the law of sin and death.Romans 8:1-2Dear Restoration,Last Sunday, we brought our wrestling souls to Romans 8. I suggested that these opening verses are like the bud of a rose: extraordinary beauty […]
