The Afterword In order to facilitate some ongoing conversations about our Scripture reading I want to invite you to a post-service open forum. On Sunday, September 4, I will host this at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Most books conclude with an afterword. It is usually a brief statement to supplement the main content. Sometimes the afterword offers enriching comments, an explanation of how a book came into being, or it gives a nod to the author's future projects. Similarly, a movie may have a director's cut or bonus scenes and a music album may feature a "hidden track" (remember those on the LP's?) These additional features could easily be missed by the casual listener and the average viewer, but for the true aficionado, additional features can become a treasure. The 'Afterword' would be after the 'Word’ and would provide the congregation with an opportunity to dive a bit deeper into the text and sermon. The 'Afterword' allows anyone to ask a follow-up question, request clarification or raise a point of discussion. The 'AfterWord' may also include a few 'deleted scenes' that have been removed from the sermon for the sake of clarity, brevity or relevance. The 'AfterWord' will also help guide further application of the sermon for daily living and serve as a springboard for family worship, small groups and disciple-making conversations. I look forward to using the Afterword as an opportunity to get to know you better and for all of us to dive deeper into the Scriptures.
Women's Bible Hour will begins its Fall Season on Thursday, September 8. They will meet weekly at 1:30 on Thursdays. Study guides can be picked up at the church office. Questions? Call Char at 842-0848.
The Afterword In order to facilitate some ongoing conversations about our Scripture reading I want to invite you to a post-service open forum. On Sunday, September 4, I will host this at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Most books conclude with an afterword. It is usually a brief statement to supplement the main content. Sometimes the afterword offers enriching comments, an explanation of how a book came into being, or it gives a nod to the author's future projects. Similarly, a movie may have a director's cut or bonus scenes and a music album may feature a "hidden track" (remember those on the LP's?) These additional features could easily be missed by the casual listener and the average viewer, but for the true aficionado, additional features can become a treasure. The 'Afterword' would be after the 'Word’ and would provide the congregation with an opportunity to dive a bit deeper into the text and sermon. The 'Afterword' allows anyone to ask a follow-up question, request clarification or raise a point of discussion. The 'AfterWord' may also include a few 'deleted scenes' that have been removed from the sermon for the sake of clarity, brevity or relevance. The 'AfterWord' will also help guide further application of the sermon for daily living and serve as a springboard for family worship, small groups and disciple-making conversations. I look forward to using the Afterword as an opportunity to get to know you better and for all of us to dive deeper into the Scriptures.
Focus, the high school youth group, will be starting back up on Sept. 11. We will meet approximately twice a month at church from 6:30 - 8:00. We will start off with dinner together, social/game time and end with our lesson. I have included at the bottom a tentative schedule through January. This year we will be looking at odd, weird, and unique stories from the bible and what we can learn from them. I am excited it should be fun topic for the kids to study
Sanctuary choir is starting up! Rehearsals are 7 pm Tuesday evenings starting tonight and continue September 20, and 27. The choir will sing on Sunday, October 2. High school on up are invited to join in praising our Lord with music. Any questions, please contact Jean Schuitman at 231-750-6676 or morbaroque@gmail.com.
Chaos is for 5th - 8th grade and we will meet approximately 3 times a month from 7:00 - 8:30 on Wednesday nights. I have put together a tentative schedule through January. Our first Chaos meeting will be Sept 14. This year we will be looking at odd, weird, and unique stories from the bible and what we can learn from them. I am excited it should be fun topic for the kids to study. I encourage you each week to ask them what story we studied.
A reminder for book club! Meeting will be on Monday, 1:30 PM, in the parlor of church on September 19. Still time to read,”Anna Karenina” by Leo Tolstoi, and join in the discussion. Open to all interested!
Chaos is for 5th - 8th grade and we will meet approximately 3 times a month from 7:00 - 8:30 on Wednesday nights. I have put together a tentative schedule through January. Our first Chaos meeting will be Sept 14. This year we will be looking at odd, weird, and unique stories from the bible and what we can learn from them. I am excited it should be fun topic for the kids to study. I encourage you each week to ask them what story we studied.
Focus, the high school youth group, will be starting back up on Sept. 11. We will meet approximately twice a month at church from 6:30 - 8:00. We will start off with dinner together, social/game time and end with our lesson. I have included at the bottom a tentative schedule through January. This year we will be looking at odd, weird, and unique stories from the bible and what we can learn from them. I am excited it should be fun topic for the kids to study
