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MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY-WOMEN'S ADVOCATE, Inc, TABLE HOST NEEDED

Here is an opportunity to serve your church, the greater St Paul community in general, and get a free lunch for yourself and seven of your friends……Women's Advocates, Inc. annual More Than a Safe…Continue

Started by Pastor Dave Apr 1, 2010.

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Changes...My Christian Testimony 2 Replies

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Started by Daniel R. Shogren. Last reply by Pastor Dave Mar 24, 2010.

Pastor Dave

Charge Conference for setting 2010 pastoral compensation-November 29, 2009, 11:30 a.m.

There will be a charge conference on November 29 at 11:30 a.m. for setting the pastor's salary for the calendar year 2010. All are invited.

Started by Pastor Dave Nov 17, 2009.

Russ Simmons

Is it true that John Wesley invented the "alter call?" 1 Reply

While waiting for a new furnace to be installed in our basement at home last Monday afternoon, Shannon and I were watching a speech on Channel 2 (Minnesota Public TV) with a guy named Jim Wallace…Continue

Started by Russ Simmons. Last reply by Pastor Dave Nov 17, 2009.

Russ Simmons

Perfect pitch? Yes, we are fortunate in the Lord.

Having joined the choir this year, I am humbed and honored when our choir director Chris Ross sings my part with me in any song during our practices on Wednesday evenings because she can read the…Continue

Started by Russ Simmons Nov 5, 2009.

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Problems with Decline in Mainline Denominations-Part 1

Recently there have been several articles I have read that talk about how the fastest growing religious group in America is the Nones. The Nones are those who claim no affiliation with any religious group. One of the interesting points made in several of the articles is that being a None does not mean one is absent a faith/belief system. In fact many in this group claim they are very spiritual, but want nothing to do with organized religion. They see organized religion as being old and staid…See More
Blog post by Pastor Dave May 28, 2010
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MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY-WOMEN'S ADVOCATE, Inc, TABLE HOST NEEDED

Here is an opportunity to serve your church, the greater St Paul community in general, and get a free lunch for yourself and seven of your friends……Women's Advocates, Inc. annual More Than a Safe Place fundraising luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, May 20th beginning at 12:00pm at Macalester College in St. Paul.  Women's Advocates' annual fundraising event is a source of vital support for the shelter and we are inviting you to be an integral part of the luncheon by serving as a Table Host.* As…See More
Discussion posted by Pastor Dave Apr 1, 2010
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Pastor Dave replied to Daniel R. Shogren's discussion 'Changes...My Christian Testimony'
Thanks Dan for sharing this.
Mar 24, 2010
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How Did We (The Church in America) Get to Our Present Situation?

I live fairly close to several sets of railroad tracks. These are busy tracks with many long trains rolling on them everyday. Most of the trains I see passing by are at least 50 cars, and often are many more. Every so often in a newspaper there is a reminder it takes these trains a long time to stop if there is an emergency of any kind. The trains have so much momentum moving forward, and weight behind them they cannot stop on a dime. Often the brakes are thrown when the engineer sees something…See More
Blog post by Pastor Dave Mar 11, 2010
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Daniel R. Shogren replied to Daniel R. Shogren's discussion 'Changes...My Christian Testimony'
Hi everyone! Attached is my Christian testimony that I gave on Feb. 21, 2010.
Mar 9, 2010
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Changes...My Christian Testimony

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Discussion posted by Daniel R. Shogren Mar 9, 2010
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Congregation, Church, Fellowship,?, What Should An Organized Gathering of Christians Be Called?

One of the factors I think that is inhibiting disciple making and our social holiness obligations is our understanding of what church is. I am not sure we as pastors, congregations, or denominations have a solid theological understanding of the definition of the church. You might be thinking “I know what church is, or what The Church is”, but do you really? I am not saying I have a solid grip on it, but I know I have been wrestling with this issue for a while. As I have struggled with it I have…See More
Blog post by Pastor Dave Mar 9, 2010
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Enjoying the snow, from the window...too dang cold to go play in it dangit!
Status posted by Shannon Simmons Dec 9, 2009
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Charge Conference for setting 2010 pastoral compensation-November 29, 2009, 11:30 a.m.

There will be a charge conference on November 29 at 11:30 a.m. for setting the pastor's salary for the calendar year 2010. All are invited.
Discussion posted by Pastor Dave Nov 17, 2009
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Pastor Dave replied to Russ Simmons's discussion 'Is it true that John Wesley invented the "alter call?"'
Russ, I had not heard this. OF course that does not mean it did not happen. My gut feeling is that altar calls have been going on almost since the beginning of the CHurch
Nov 17, 2009
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Perfect pitch? Yes, we are fortunate in the Lord.

Having joined the choir this year, I am humbed and honored when our choir director Chris Ross sings my part with me in any song during our practices on Wednesday evenings because she can read the music and help me find my notes, when I struggle with that. I mentioned this to Shannon, my wife, after practice tonight, and she noted, "Yes, Chris has perfect pitch."And I thank the Lord for Chris' perfect pitch. Thank you, Mrs. Ross!And I thank the Lord for Sue, who played the pipe organ and…See More
Discussion posted by Russ Simmons Nov 5, 2009
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Is it true that John Wesley invented the "alter call?"

While waiting for a new furnace to be installed in our basement at home last Monday afternoon, Shannon and I were watching a speech on Channel 2 (Minnesota Public TV) with a guy named Jim Wallace speaking to students and faculty at St. John's seminary and he recounted how John Wesley invented the alter call as a way to sign people up for the abolition movement.A new movie is evidently coming out on that, to celebrate an important anniversary in that regard, and Mr. Wallace was somehow involved…See More
Discussion posted by Russ Simmons Oct 18, 2009
 
 
 

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