"It’s the most wonderful time of the year” ♫ is silently being sung in the heads of many moms everywhere as back to school is here. I am also singing “It’s the most wonderful time of the year” because that means the clubbers are...
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Awana club nights begin September 13 – but preparations have been underway since last spring! (Thank you, Angie Mullen! Thank you, Mike Hoffman!). Over the years we’ve had 60-100 kids weekly, with over 25 adult volunteers who keep this incredible outreach going. Please pray for all...
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This summer our outreach ministry was pleased to provide scholarships for Hayden Rotzoll, Ellie Greene, and Andrew Hegle to participate in the ministry of Koinonia. As has been our habit for many years concerning ministry projects, we encourage those who have benefitted from the support...
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Baptism is an outward expression of an inward faith. This month, we had six individuals take the step of publicly proclaiming their faith in God by being baptized. In the picture, from left to right, Pastor John Pethtel, Skyler Shields, Sophia Kersten, Henry Lubke, William...
no commentIn this issue: Whatever is between you and prayer, move it out of the way! Welcome Pastor John Pethtel and family Serving the god of Utility Corrected link: Download newsletter here ...
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So far this year I have been highlighting prayer in response to the Lord’s direction to me personally for 2023. After a message at the beginning of the year on prayer, I have written an article each month for the church newsletter on prayer, I...
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Pastor John Pethtel joins us July 1 as our Operations Pastor. Pastor John is familiar to us because he is Director of Church Development and Pastoral Services for our denomination and is often in town to do business at the Center in Janesville. Pastor John...
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Our microwave died. This appliance was not exactly an old family pet that was deeply loved. We simply inherited this preparer of instant foods when we purchased our home. But we came to need it. Because it served us. As soon as the appliance stopped working,...
no commentIn this issue: Have you asked the question? Ministry Spotlight on East Side Story Awana Awards Night Download newsletter here ...
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Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth.” (3 John...
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