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Fundraing Party at Cole’s

Sep 5th, 2008 by drew | 0

Sept 26, 7-9 at Cole’s, featuring the Theresa Quinn Duo
Maybe you have never stopped to imagine what we contribute to the life of this community.  Not only does our historic building house our own programs for children and adults, but we also provide:

A place for an average of 150 people in need to get a [...]

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Buffalo Rising | Tour of Kitchens 2008

Sep 4th, 2008 by drew | 0

Buffalo Rising | Tour of Kitchens 2008.
I share this article for two reasons.
1.  The recycled glass countertop mentioned in the article belongs to a friend (soon to be member) of our church.  Can you guess who?  (Isn’t it fun when Lafayette people are famous?)
2.  The Elmwood Village Association still needs volunteer docents for its Tour [...]

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What Jesus did, in three minutes (and it might not be what you expect)

Aug 27th, 2008 by drew | 0

It’s pretty concise, and clear.  This is worth learning/sharing.

and then watch Part II

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Questions about worship: Why do we do ______? What does ________ mean?

Aug 27th, 2008 by drew | 0

Check out these questions and answers from our denomination–it’s a good guide to the way we worship, and why.
PC(USA) - Theology and Worship - Frequently asked questions.

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Run the Diner Dash (or volunteer)

Aug 26th, 2008 by drew | 0

I know I don’t look like I can run four miles, but I really do plan on doing it on Friday, September 5.  This is the first ever road race I have entered, but I wanted to do it because I really love what Loaves and Fishes does.  To learn more about the race, and [...]

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How not to preach

Aug 26th, 2008 by drew | 0

Ben Meyers is one of the best Theology bloggers around.  Sadly,  I haven’t been checking in on his blog lately, so I didn’t see this: (How not to preach the Parables) until now.  He’s right on.
If you want to dive a little bit deeper, theologically speaking, spending some serious time on his blog is a [...]

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Sermon: When things look desperate

Aug 25th, 2008 by drew | 0

From Exodus 1:8-2:10Exodus 1:8-2:10English: World English Bible - WEB8 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who didn’t know Joseph.
9 He said to his people, “Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we.
10 Come, let us deal wisely with them, lest they multiply, and it happen that when any war breaks [...]

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The Rainforest adventure continues.

Aug 21st, 2008 by drew | 3

Here are some pictures from the first day.
Thanks to everybody who made this great!

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