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In November, we received a $1000 bequest from the estate of Arlene Foulds. Arlene was the Christian Education Director at our church for a number of years. She was deeply committed to the educational ministry of the church. The Trustees designated the bequest for use in Silver Lake Scholarships for summer camp in the coming year. Arlene loved Silver Lake and encouraged young people to attend. A form is available for those who would like to apply for a camp scholarship. See Sara Krhla if you are interested. |
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We will be offering a New Members Class on 3 Sundays following coffee hour. That class will meet over a light lunch on February 21 ("Our Spiritual Journeys), February 28 (USS 101) and March 7 (An Introduction to the Church of Christ). Childcare will be available. Please speak with Pastor Paige if you would like to be part of the class! |
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Do you feel intimidated by the Bible? Do you worry that you can't find your way through it? Do you wonder how the Bible came to be? Want to brush up on what you learned in Sunday school in days gone by? If so, our "Bible 101" class is for you! This 5 session class is a basic introduction to the scriptures and offers an overview of what the Bible is all about. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Please register by calling the office, emailing
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Sister Joan Chittister, a Roman Catholic Benedictine sister, has written about Contemplation in the midst of chaos. She writes: “Today’s reflection on Contemplation in the Midst of Chaos is about your life—the one, you fear, is not spiritual enough because of its complexities and concerns. Spirituality, we have come to believe, is the province of those who manage to escape from the pressures of life. But if withdrawal is of the essence of the spiritual life, then whole generations of spiritual sages have been wrong, |
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