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A Message from Pastor Ron Dear friends, As we begin the New Year, we focus for a few weeks on the story of the Three Wise Men coming to Bethlehem. The gifts they brought are so often sung about in the Christmas Carols that they go right past us in their meaning. It is worth remembering that gold, frankincense and myrrh each have symbolic meanings. Gold is to remind us that Jesus is king, frankincense speaks of the divinity of Jesus, and myrrh is symbolic of the humanity of Jesus. In the time of the Bible, all three were also very rare so they made wonderful gifts, as well as being used by God to get the message to everyone about who Jesus was and is. As you and I begin 2009, may we grow together in depth of faith in our Savior who continues to be amazing, as He comes to us in so many places and so many ways. Come and worship with us as together we open our hearts and our lives to His presence and His love. Peace, Pastor Ron Prasek, Senior Pastor
Growing in Grace Fund Drive
A Message from the ELCA Thank you for your support of ELCA missionaries: your donations, your prayers, your concern and care make a world of difference. Please take a moment to think of a person in your life who helped you embrace the world, who ignited your passion for global mission and ministry, who taught you to love far away neighbors as you love those who live closest to you. I invite you to offer a Christmas or Epiphany gift to ELCA Missionary Sponsorhip in honor or in memory of a special person who added light to your life. You may donate through your congregation, give online (www.elca.org/giving) give by phone (800-638-3522), or mail your check to me at ELCA Global Mission Support, 8765 W. Higgins Road, Chicago, IL 60631. Clearly designate your gift as "ELCA Missionary Sponsorship." In the light of Christ, The Rev. Twila Schock Director for Global Mission Support 800-638-3522, ext. 2641 |
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