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Here is the schedule for the coming week. It is a very busy week, especially for UMW as we prepare for the  Monday

Worship committee meets at the church 6:00 p.m.
S.P.R.C. meets at the church 7:00 p .m.

Tuesday

Active Listeners meet at the church 10:00 a.m.
Bazaar set up begins in the fellowship hall 10:00 a.m.
Quilt & Sew [...]

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Hi Everyone,
It was another full and inspiring day in Wenatchee.  I want to share a story that was shared with us today.  It’s about a change in culture that the church in general hasn’t adapted to very well.
It’s 1959, you’re a high school football player and your team just won a game on Friday night.  [...]

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Hi Everyone,
I’m in Wenatchee at a Conference-wide clergy gathering.  Our keynote speaker is Bishop Robert Schnase talking about his book, Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations.  Our opening lecture described these five practices:  Radical Hospitality, Passionate Worship, Intentional Faith Development, Risk-Taking Mission & Service, and Extravagant Generosity.  He stated that for a church to thrive it [...]

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This weeks schedule
Monday

Mission Team meets at the church at 6:00 pm
Church Council meets at the church at 7:00 pm. This is an important meeting as the 2010 budget will be discussed, along with other business. As always, the elected officers are expected to attend and everyone involved in the church life is welcomed to attend.

Tuesday

Active Listeners [...]

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This weeks schedule:
Monday

Worship team meets at thr church at 6:00 pm
SPRC meets at the church at 7:00 pm

Tuesday

Active Listeners meets at the church at 10:00 am
Quilt and Sew meets at the church at 1:00 pm

Friday and Saturday

The UMW rummage sale will be in the fellowship hall.  Friday the hours are 9:oo am to 4:00 pm [...]

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Snowy greetings, LUMC.
I hope that you are all staying safe and warm on this fourth Sunday of Advent. As we were unable to gather in church today, I wanted to share my thoughts with you.
Love – the “theme” for today’s worship.
Do you remember the story of Zechariah, John the Baptist’s father? After being told by [...]

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If you haven’t read this yet, please do.  Newsweek
This article provides a rational argument for Biblical support of same sex unions.
Shalom,  Jerry

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Gay Rights Are
 
Human Rights
 
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, is the 60th Anniversary of International Human Rights Day.  I want to encourage you to prayerfully consider the issues of human rights and how they impact each of us as world citizens. 
 
Listed below are several links that I’ve found to be meaningful as I contemplate the importance of [...]

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Hi Everyone,
Just a reminder that we have a potluck tomorrow after church. There’s going to be a Halloween theme, so feel free to bring a treat along with your potluck dish and wear a costume if you like.
See you there.
Shalom,
Jerry

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Baruch atah Ado-nai, Ehlo-haynu melech Ha-olam (Blessed are you O Lord our God, Ruler of the world). With these words and the lighting of candles 18 minutes before sunset, Rosh Hashanah (The Jewish New Year) begins on Monday, 1 Tishri, 5769 (September 29, 2008 Gregorian).
On this night Jews will begin celebrating one of their most [...]

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