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    Pastor's Message

    March 9, 2026–Using Our Gifts In God’s Kingdom

    Posted onMarch 9, 2026March 18, 2026

    As followers of Christ, we are called to share the Good News through the unique spiritual gifts God has given each of us….

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    Pastor's Message

    February 23, 2026 — When Sorrow Meets God’s Presence

    Posted onFebruary 23, 2026February 26, 2026

    This week, Pastor Amber was invited to contribute a Lenten devotional to a special project with Raise the Roof Academy, a nonprofit empowering children…

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    February 16, 2026 — From Dust to Hope: Beginning the Lenten Journey

    Posted onFebruary 16, 2026February 18, 2026

    Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lent season. Lent is a forty-day journey of the soul that asks us to reflect, repent,…

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    Pastor's Message

    February 2, 2026 – “Help Me Believe in Beginnings”

    Posted onFebruary 2, 2026February 4, 2026

    I discovered this poem during my time at Vanderbilt. It touched my soul so I thought that I would share it.  God of…

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    Pastor's Message

    January 26, 2026 — A Question That Makes My Heart Smile

    Posted onJanuary 26, 2026January 29, 2026

    I have been asked by ordination boards, by other pastors, by new church SPRC’s, and by my own children these oddly wonderful, illuminating,…

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    January 19, 2026 — “Come, Follow Me”

    Posted onJanuary 19, 2026January 21, 2026

    Micah 6:8“What does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”…

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    Pastor's Message

    January 12, 2026 — Preparing Our Hearts for the Lamb of God

    Posted onJanuary 12, 2026January 14, 2026

    In our coming Scripture reading on Sunday from John chapter 1 verses 29–42, John the Baptist declares that Jesus is the “Lamb of God, who…

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    Pastor's Message

    January 5, 2026 — Come and Remember: The Gift of Baptism

    Posted onJanuary 5, 2026January 7, 2026

    This Sunday we will be celebrating the Baptism of the Lord. This Sunday is a day to remember our baptism and to honor…

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    December 15, 2025 — You Are Not Alone: A Blue Christmas Service

    Posted onDecember 15, 2025December 17, 2025

    On Sunday, December 21, I am leading a Blue Christmas Service in the sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. This service is meant to be a comforting place to…

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    Devotionals | Pastor's Message

    November 3, 2025 — A Daily Practice of Gratitude

    Posted onNovember 3, 2025November 5, 2025

    During my morning devotional over coffee, I found myself returning to Matthew 6:34: “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about…

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