The Adult Jesus-The Labyrinth of our Lives

Preached by Winton Boyd on November 25, 2007 Psalm 46, Colossians 1:11-20 Today is the last Sunday in the liturgical year, the last Sunday on the Christian calendar. As a whole the church year rehearses the history of God’s relationship with her people — from the anticipation of the Messiah during Advent, through Jesus’ incarnation, [...]

Orchard Ridge Youth News

For information, contact Rev. Tammy Martens. Youth Mission Trip We will travel to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to work with hurricane relief projects. We will stay right on the Gulf of Mexico! Our trip is planned for July 26-August 2, 2008. Definite commitment and deposit ($50.00) deadline is 1/21/08. Coming in 2008 to the Youth [...]

Some facts…

This breakdown of our 2007 pledges may be helpful in your decisions regarding a 2008 pledge. In the end, we appreciate all pledges and trust that they are made with faith and hope. First quintile (20%) Giving Range: $3000 – $9800 Average: $4,620 Total towards 2007 budget: $143,229 Percent of total pledges: 47.9% Second quintile: [...]

Stewardship poem

On Sunday, October 28 Hanna Josephs (grade 10) offered this poem as a way of describing why she like giving back to the church through music. I have been through so much in my life, some things good, some things bad. I have, lost loved ones, that made me feel like I lost everything I [...]

Bold Humility: Keeping the Faith When So Many Christians Drive Us Crazy

5th in a series: Faithful Christians in Life’s Tragic Gaps V preached onNovember 4, 2007 (All Saint’s Observance), by Winton Boyd “If I get a little crazy or inappropriate,” she said, “just say to me, Loreen, take a pill.” Don’t try to argue with me, don’t just tell me I am inappropriate, don’t ignore me [...]