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Last week we read about Peter's confession of faith that Jesus was the Messiah, and Jesus saying "You are Peter, and on this rock I shall build my church . . ." The sermon was about the "Keys of the Kingdom" and my understanding of the difference between "Remembrance" and "Recollection." I did not, however, make any mention of the last, what some p...

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Introducing Hop Topics: Friends, Theology, and Beer Sept. 14

You've had Brewed Theology and Theology on Tap so let's not go against the grain and introduce HOP TOPICS! It's time to reprise some of the great conversations that can be had around a cold one and see what is mashing around in your world. What ales you? We'll kick off HOP TOPICS on Thursday, September 14 at the Messiah Church House backyard, the f...

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Wednesday Evening Youth Programs Resume Sept. 13

All Wednesday night children and youth programs resume on Wednesday, September 13! The following programs meet weekly at Messiah Lutheran's Hazel Dell campus on Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00 PM. Godly Play (3 Years Old - 5th Grade): Meets Wednesdays 6:00-7:00PM in the downstairs Godly Play Room #105 Confirmation (Middle Schoolers): Meets Wednesdays 6:0...

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Flesh and blood have not revealed this to you.

Our Gospel reading for this Sunday, August 27, 2023, is Matthew 16:13-20. In it Jesus asks his disciples who people think he is - for which there are lots of answers. And then Jesus asks them who they think he is, and Peter says, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God!" Right you are, Peter. And you didn't come up with that one a...

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Beginning September 17-A 3-session book study on 'Gift of Empathy' offered by Stephen Ministry

Join us in reading and talking about The Gift of Empathy book published by Stephen Ministries. It takes an in-depth look at empathy as a learnable skill, showing how it can enhance relationships, improve communication, and help people better connect with one another. "I used to get too wrapped up in other people's issues and emotions, or I'd avoid ...

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