And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to […]
The book of Hebrews says… Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Hebrews 13: 7-8 Over the next couple of weeks, Restoration will conclude a few significant […]
Janus is a great word (and a great backpack). In Roman mythology, Janus was the god of doors and passageways. He was depicted with a face on opposite sides of his head. He looked forward and backward. A janus is a transition point. It’s a place where you look back and you look forward. Restoration […]
Vestry Election Results! I am grateful for all 6 of our excellent candidates who stood in the vestry election this year. Reading through the bio book was a reminder to me of the deep leadership bench that God has given our church. He is calling our church to be a part of His work in […]
Hi Restoration, Hope you have had a great week. I really enjoyed looking out over the lawn last Sunday evening and seeing so many of you munching and talking and chasing and laughing. A beautiful sight. This weekend, our bishop, John Guernsey, will join us to worship, to preach the Scriptures, and to lead us […]
Restoration is governed by a board of elders, the vestry. We meet once a month to oversee the finances, operation, and vision of the church. We are fortunate to have an excellent team at the helm. I want to give you a quick update of decisions we made this month. Small Groups Tri1 2013 ends […]
Vine Clearing Bitterly cold? check. Strong winds? Check. Chance to wear garden gloves in February? Check. Tomorrow morning it will be 24 degrees at 9am. With the wind it will feel like 16. What a perfect opportunity to jump in with our Cherrydale neighbors and clean up the invasive vines around Hidden Pond on the […]
I am thrilled to announce that our seminarian and dear friend, Liz Gray, will be made a deacon in Christ’s One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church on December 27, 2012. What a great Christmas present to us all! You are warmly invited to attend. The favor of an rsvp would help us plan for […]
Hope you are having a great week. Here is what I’ve been up to: Vestry Meeting On Tuesday, our vestry met for the last time with the class of 2012. We are all looking forward to the outcome of the vestry election on Sunday and we will all sorely miss Logan, Anthony, and Tom as […]
On November 11 and 18, Restoration will hold its annual vestry election. Our church is governed by a team of 9 elders who serve for 3 year terms. Each year we roll off and on 3 members. These men and women love Jesus and His church. They have character that is described in 1 Timothy […]