I’m not typically the one to be a “worry wart.” Most would say I am “muy tranquilo.” But leading up to our departure for the 2016 RestoBolivia Trip, I found myself immersed in a perpetual cycle of questions and doubts: Are we really going to be able to make a difference during a one-week trip […]
I am pretty sure I have a problem with the idea of dependence, especially when it slams into those areas where I think I should be competent. Let’s be frank. I have some serious pride issues. Wouldn’t you know that our trip to Bolivia would put me smack dab in a place of God’s grace […]
There’s something unsettling about reading a persuasive article on reasons to cancel one’s short-term mission trip while in the middle of such a trip. Pitfalls associated with short-term missions were clearly spelled out in the article, including imposing one’s vision and ideas on a community or church without their input or participation. Should Restoration’s mission […]
Playlist: Songs of Praise: Wait on the Lord slower Behold Our God Holy Holy Holy Response: This is My Father’s World : Valley Song Offertory: Blessed Be Your Name Sanctus: Salvation Belongs to Our God Eucharist: Revelation Song Worthy you are Worthy Hail to the Lord’s Anointed
On the morning of the first full day spent in Cochabamba, Bolivia, the Bible verse Isaiah 58:6 stood out to me during a time of devotions on the way to our first day of Vacation Bible School on our team’s “trufi” bus. It states: Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the […]
Equipo Bolivia – our team to Cochabamba – is home! And over the next few weeks we will be giving you glimpses into our time in Bolivia. I do hope you will enjoy them! Why not take a team member out for coffee and ask them about their experiences? And look out for RestoBolivia – a […]
Sign up for this small group by emailing David Griffin. “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. (Psalm 1:1-2) Thousands of years ago, the Psalmist recognized […]
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. The Vestry gathered in the sanctuary on Tuesday evening as Liz led us in prayer. We gave thanks for Kathy Kenyon and her […]
Playlist: Songs of Praise: This is My Father’s World : Valley Song Everything Response: In the Hours (D_E) Offertory: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed Sanctus: Salvation Belongs to Our God Eucharist: At the Foot of the Cross Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
Playlist: Songs of Praise: 10,000 Reasons Come Thou Almighty King with Chorus Our Great God Response: Love is War Offertory: Hail to the Lord’s Anointed Sanctus: Salvation Belongs to Our God Eucharist: Here is Love One Thing Remains (Your Love Never Fails)