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Feb 24 2010

Blessed are those who weep…

Published by ORUCC under Pastoral Columns

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A Boydseye View – February 24, 2010

I’ve noticed a lot of tears of late. In myself, in others, here at church, at the hospital, even around town. Tears in predictable places like memorial services when we remember with both joy and sadness the life of someone we loved. Or at the exchange of precious gifts at Christmas time or birthdays. Or in deep grief at tragedies like Haiti or senseless acts of violence on the news. But they also come at unpredictable times and places. Continue Reading »

Feb 24 2010

Green Spirit Retreat Is April 10-11 at Pilgrim Center: A Time for Renewal

Published by ORUCC under Green Team "Green Corner"

Winter snows will melt, and the earth will awaken to new life possibilities as spring comes.  What needs to melt and flow gently into your past?  What are the shoots of new green life that will grow in you if you tend them?

Pastor Winton Boyd and the Green Team cordially invite you to a weekend retreat at beautiful Pilgrim Center April 10-11.  If you’re yearning for rest, renewal and re-creation, please join us for a time of spiritual refreshment.  We will enjoy time alone and time together, with God and each other in a beautiful natural spot.
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Feb 24 2010

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God is not unjust; and will not forget your work and the love you have shown as you have helped God’s people and continue to help them. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Hebrews 6:10-12

Our SEEDS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION Campaign Chairpersons, Bob Ansheles, Mary Bucknell, Paul Hedges, Helene Nelson, & Meg Stevens are currently enlisting their Team Members who will be making the home visits with the families of our congregation. Continue Reading »

Feb 18 2010

Anxiety and Risk in the Life of a Faith Community

Published by ORUCC under Sermons

Do you know how difficult it is for a kindergartner to appreciate what it means to be 70 years old?
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Feb 10 2010

Theme chosen

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Seeds for the Next Generation: Honoring out Past, Planting our Future is the theme chosen for our upcoming capital appeal campaign.  At the present time, key volunteers are being organized and trained.  If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact one of the Steering Committee members or our Campaign Coordinator, Vicki Nonn (608-798-4165).

The Steering Committee consists of:

Doug Piper, Mary Bucknell, LuAnn Greiner, Paul Hedges, Deborah Holbook, Meg Stevens, Bernie Treichel, Vicki Nonn, Winton Boyd (ex-officio) Continue Reading »

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