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From The Pastor’s Desk

The Humanness of Jesus The apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians tells us, “…But (Jesus) made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. (Phil. 2:7). A lot of people have argued about what Jesus emptied Himself of, exactly. Most Christian scholars agree that when Jesus came to Earth […]

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. — Luke 2:8-11 (NASV)

Congregational Corner

Our deepest thanks to our church family for their prayers, well wishes and cards on the passing of Jim’s father, Dick Stewart, on July 11th. Jim and Lynne Stewart

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. — Luke 2:8-11 (NASV)

BIRTHDAY GREETINGS

Ethel Fine will be celebrating her 96th birthday on August 7.  Let’s all give her a great birthday by sending her cards showing her how much she means to our church family Ethel Fine will be celebrating her 96th birthday on August 7.  Let’s all give her a great birthday by sending her cards showing […]

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. — Luke 2:8-11 (NASV)

Picture Perfect

Some of our graduates are pictured with their class.  Crestwood’s graduating class included Morgan Rinehimer.  We wish her God’s guidance and encourage her as she pursues the next phases of her life. Our annual 300 Club and Silent Auction was enjoyed by many people.  Ray Stec enjoys a laugh with Dave Myers while he waits […]

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. — Luke 2:8-11 (NASV)

10th Annual 300 Club & Silent Auction Report Saturday, June 15, 2019

Silent Auction Profit:                                                                         $1990.00 300 Club:           Income:      281 tickets @ $35.00 each                                      $9,835.00                              5 Guests @ $15.00 each                                                75.00                              50/50 raffles                                                                 268.00                              Donations from winners                                                50.00                              Additional Donations                                                   175.00                              Extra hamburgers sold                                                   53.00                                                                                                            $10,456.00 —————————————————————————————————- Expenses:            Prizes from drawings……………………………. $ 3,500.00                             2 Bands ……………………………………………   775.00                              Small […]

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. — Luke 2:8-11 (NASV)