January 3, 2021 Worship Service

 

This video contains most of the worship service. If you are unable to join us for worship at this time, we invite you to watch our services on line when we are able to make them available, and we look forward to when we can worship with you in person again!

~Pastor Adam Christiansen

Advent Begins

This Sunday begins the season of Advent when we anticipate the birth of the promised Savior, Jesus. Church members place poinsettias in the church each year during December in memory or honor of loved ones, or in honor of the Lord.

Our Lessons and Carols Service will be on Sunday, December 20th, at 6:00 p.m. We ask that you wear a mask while inside our building, and maintain social distancing. We hope you'll join us!

 "There shall a star come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel, with might destroying princes and cities. How bright the star of morning gleams, so Jesus sheddeth glorious beams of light and consolation. Thy Word, O Lord, radiance darting, truth imparting, gives salvation. Thine be praise and adoration!"

                                                            ~ Felix Mendelssohn

Chili Cook-Out!

Our church family enjoyed a wonderful time of outdoor fellowship on Dawson Creek in October.

The weather was perfect. We enjoyed visitors and mostly sat and visited.

And a Happy Birthday wish for Debbie too!

Some of our church members are essential workers with very busy lives right now. They enjoyed a relaxing few hours with good friends.

We shared several pots of delicious homemade chili, a variety of cornbread recipes, and great desserts!

Many thanks to Tommy and Mary for inviting us to their yard for the evening!
 

Caring Worship

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we ask that everyone wear a mask or face covering while inside our building. Please ensure that it fully covers both the nose and the mouth. We provide hand sanitizer as you enter the sanctuary, and the offering plate is there as well. Please observe social distancing as you choose a seat for worship. Sunday school is at 10:00 am, and worship is at 11:00. Tuesday evening Bible study is at 7:00 pm.

We strive to maintain the worship of our Lord while still demonstrating wisdom and care for one another. Thank you for your compliance with these requests. We understand that some congregants are comfortable with these worship habits, and others still feel safer at home. 

Our Outdoor Space

So much beautiful care has been taken with the garden beds around the church this spring and summer! The church has never looked prettier.

More annual flowers were planted in the sign bed.

The perennial flowers on either side look so lovely this year.

A pretty picket fence now hides the septic equipment.

The recently added red maple tree looks so nice in its pebble bed.

More pebbles were placed around 

the tiny rose bush near the side entrance.

Dick Baker's memorial garden is well-kept now and mulched.

The remaining beds around the front of the church are tidy, mulched, and have both perennial shrubs added last year, and newer annuals for color. 

The black trim has been an amazing addition!

Many thanks to the folks in our church who have given so many hours to do this work. We appreciate you!

Church Picnic by Dawson Creek!

On Saturday afternoon and evening, our church members enjoyed each other's company at last -- outdoors in a good breeze with plenty of room to "social distance." We're thankful to the Halls for inviting us to their place on Dawson Creek. We brought our own chairs and spread out, but were able to relax and catch up and see each other.

Couples played "corn hole" on opposing teams.

Shep waited for any dropped snacks.

Lots of space to spread out!

Shep made lots of new friends.

We hope to do this again in the fall, when temperatures are cooler. It was a perfect day. Since we can't eat together inside the church right now, we're so thankful to have this picnic event!

Service Cancelled

There will be no worship service

or Sunday school tomorrow, 

Sunday, June 7.

Pastor Adam has just returned from

the hospital and is exhausted.

We thank you for your love and prayers.