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The Messenger 2025-11-01

Light in the Darkness

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The Messenger 2025-11-01
As we enter the last few months of 2025, the days grow shorter, and the nights seem longer. Sometimes it feels as if the darkness is winning. Tragedies and challenges that we have faced and continue to face, like the assassination of Charlie Kirk, school shootings in Minneapolis and in Colorado, the Federal government shutdown, and the general violence in…
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Thank you, Glen Mar Family!

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The Messenger 2025-11-01
By Alison Mannino Click here to see the difference your pledges make! We’ve received almost 200 pledges this year, and that generosity is such a gift. Pledges don’t just support today’s ministry — they help us plan confidently for the year ahead, ensuring we can continue to serve our community well. We’re so grateful for you and your commitment to…
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Communion Gathering

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The Messenger 2025-11-01
By David Ward On the first Sunday of the month we celebrate the Lord’s Supper as usual at our regular worship services, but on the second, third, and fourth Sundays we offer a special, Communion-only gathering at 8:30 am in the chapel. It is a simple service – no hymns, no offering, no sermon (score!) – just the Eucharist. This…
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Youth Group this Fall

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The Messenger 2025-11-01
By D.C. Veale After a full summer of mission trips, dinner and movie nights, and fun-tivities, we had a great start to the fall semester. Sunday night youth group has included Survivor Game Night, an ice cream sundae Sunday ask-Pastor-Chris-anything, and an off-site photo scavenger hunt! The Italian Dinner to raise funds for a gaga ball pit hosted by our…
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Operation Christmas Child

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The Messenger 2025-11-01
Donations and Packed Boxes can be dropped off Sunday, November 9 & 16 Operation Christmas Child is a project that ships shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items to children around the world. Community churches distribute the boxes, allowing them to connect with children and families and share the love of Jesus. Boxes are delivered to children…
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