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, “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 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 […]
Dear Restoration, Today is All Saints’ Day. The writer to Hebrews says this about the saints, about those who are following Jesus in faith:”Think back on those early days when you first learned about Christ. Remember how you remained faithful even though it meant terrible suffering… you accepted it with joy. You knew there were better things […]
We have been anticipating this renovation for a while… and at last the time is here! This week, we are upgrading our projectors, lights, and sanctuary camera in order to improve our liturgical experience- both in person and on YouTube Live. A big shout of thanks to Isaac Wardell, Daniel Harlan and our facility team, who all had […]
Dear Restoration, “You, dear friends, must build each other up in your most holy faith, pray in the power of the Holy Spirit, and await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will bring you eternal life. In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love. And you must show mercy to […]