It’s that time of year again, and we have a story to tell. Christmas is our story, the church’s story. Actually, it’s God’s story, and He has called His people in the church to tell it to the world. So, as the world decorates and celebrates this holiday season, let’s join in the merriment by…
Merry Christmas from the Mission, Evangelism & Outreach Committee. This month please pray for The Rock River Valley Pantry. “The Rock River Valley Pantry was established in 1976 serving about 125 households a month. Those who needed the pantry could use them four times a year. Today RRVP is the largest community-based food pantry in…
Join 60 Plus for lunch on Tuesday, December 17th, at 11:30 AM at Thunder Bay Grille, 7652 Potawatomi Trail. Please call Sue at church 815-399-9296 or give Karen Holmertz your reservation by December 15th. Also let her know if you need a ride. Remember to invite others to join us. We will not be going…
It case you haven’t noticed, it’s that time of year again. With leaves changing color, the temperature slowly ebbing and the election nearly behind us, it’s time to turn our attention to the festive season of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. We know it collectively as Holiday Season; that is, the season of holy days….
I should begin by asking for your forgiveness as I feel led to share a few words about the Presidential election. It’s just a month away, people have already begun voting and our nation is divided in discouraging ways. So, let me share a few thoughts that I hope will be encouraging and helpful. First,…
This fall, the Sunday School class will be led by several gifted teachers through Bible study and topical discussions. The fall sched-ule will begin with Pastor Mike teaching a two-week session on Eli-jah the Prophet. Join us Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m., beginning September 8.
Each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Mike leads this interactive and challenging Bible study. This fall, the group will continue exploring the Gospel of Luke, picking up in chapter 11. Join us for warm fel-lowship, thoughtful conversation and spiritual encouragement. Pas-tor’s Bible Study begins September 5.
September marks the beginning of our new ministry season, and we trust God will continue to bind our church together in loving fellowship and help each of us grow in faith in the coming days. Let me encourage you to make time in your schedule to participate in one or more of our ministries this…
This month please pray for Covenant Youth of Alaska (CYAK) and Rockford Police Chaplaincy. “CYAK was formed in 1992 through the Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska in response to the struggles of Alaska Native youth who have some of the highest rates of suicide, teen pregnancy, and sexual abuse in the country. Today CYAK ’s…
We are blessed to live in a society of great abundance with lots of things and money and personal free-doms, and yet we suffer from an alarming scarcity of that which gives life meaning and leads to true peace and security: wisdom. For all the wealth and power we see in our culture, people are…
