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10 November 2025
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 The next Brewed Theology is November 18 at Uptown Barrel Room in Vancouver.  Uptown Barrel Room is located at 2011 Main St in Vancouver. The event begins at 6pm.  The topic of the evening will be Christian Nationalism. ...
03 November 2025
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'Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you or naked and gave you clothing And the king will answer them, 'Truly I tell you, just ...
03 November 2025
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This Advent season, beginning November 30, is from "A Sanctified Art" and it's titled: "What do you fear." The creator's description is: "Luke's Gospel begins the story of Jesus with this opening line: "In the time of Herod..." This detail may seem m...
27 October 2025
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Faith family members are critical in our lives. Pastor David and I have experienced this first hand for our children. Having served in congregations that are distant from blood relatives, our children have had multiple church grandparents, aunts, unc...
20 October 2025
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With the retirement of Jessica Potts in November and Laurie Sykes in December, staffing and staffing configurations are changing. Lindsay Raymond has been hired as interim bookkeeper. This may become a permanent position once staffing has been reconf...

Persistent Love. Inconsistent World – Sermon Series for Wednesday Worship during Lent

During midweek evening Lenten worship, Pastors Peter and Kathy, and Pastoral Intern Katie will be presenting a sermon series entitled "Persistent Love. Inconsistent World." The theme for this series revolves around the effects and experience of change. Topics will include: moving and relocationthe challenges of the pandemic on students, parents, an...

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Lutheran World Relief Quilters spread warmth from the heart

by Janet Borst When natural disasters strike or war drives families from their homes, our hearts ache with compassion but often we don't know exactly how to help. Making Lutheran World Relief Mission Quilts is a tangible way to express love to our neighbors in need. Quilts can be used as warm bedding, simple tents or floor coverings. Each one refle...

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Vegetable gardening ministry starting soon

Important update from Messiah vegetable gardening ministry Our thanks to all of you who have responded to the articles and survey regarding a new vegetable gardening ministry at Messiah called "From Seed to Harvest." There are 18 people that want to be involved with this ministry, so we've decided to move forward. This is important! Our primary met...

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Jubilee Collective donation drive for Martha's Pantry

Jubilee Collective is holding a donation drive to benefit Martha's Pantry. Requested items are socks and high efficiency detergent. The detergent must be High efficiency, or it will not be compatible with the laundry machines at Martha's Pantry. Donations for the drive can be dropped off anytime before February 27th at High Grounds Coffee at Higher...

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Rice, Beans and Tears: An update on Messiah’s latest mission to feed people

Rice, Beans and Tears An update on Messiah's latest mission to feed people It was a damp Thursday in mid-January and Jim and Dianne Dawson volunteered to deliver food and hygiene supplies to several Afghan families who were temporarily housed at a local long stay hotel. I'd let Jim know that there would be 6 different deliveries and he wisely asked...

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