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| We may take it for granted that the way we see the Christian faith is like others have always understood it. But, the Christian faith has taken many different forms throughout the ages. Our remembering our past, helps us appreciate our faith today and offers us a fresh ways of understanding faith beyond the limits of our own time.
Join us for a four-week study of Christian Spirituality through the Ages. We will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:00p.m. - 7:30p.m., March 3, 10, 17, 24 in the Parlor (just outside the sanctuary). Each session will be lead by guest professors and spiritual leaders from our community. All youth and adults are welcome. A nursery will be provided.
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| A weekend retreat to Moorhusen’s cabin on the Mississippi River. (Limit 10) Cost: Free. Car pooling encouraged. Arrive between 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m. on Friday, April 9. Depart Saturday, April 10, around 3:00p.m. Sunny Moorhusen to provide dinner, breakfast and lunch. Bring a sleeping bag and pillow.
Focus on fellowship and sharing our creative gifts. We all have them—be creative! Sunny will provide hospitality and help us to incorporate our gifts. Pastor Jackie will weave in scripture and provide communion. More details to come. This retreat is for women of all ages. Those who are not able to attend weekday retreats because of work or care-giving schedules—are most welcome. More details to come. Mark your calendars.
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| We are looking for six people to assist in the Son Café. Each person would be asked to sign on to being the lead person for Coffee Fellowship for one month twice each year. The different boards will still take each of their months for the main bulk of the serving and clean-up. The responsibilities would be to prepare the coffee pots (15 minutes), make sure there is juice and snacks for Sundays and be on hand on Sundays in case assistance is needed. We have an account at a local store for purchases and we coordinate with the front office when paper products need to be purchased. We also have a list of bakers that can be called to make breads that can be frozen ahead of time. This will not take up a large amount of your time but serves your church family in a big way. Please contact Deb Carlson at 309-278-0018 or sdjrc@sbcglobal.net. | | |
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| A weekday retreat to New Melleray Abbey in Peosta, Iowa (south of Dubuque, limit of 12) Cost: $100 for room and board for two days. Guest house rooms are private with own bath. Church van departs the church at 9:00a.m. Monday, May 10. Lunch at the Abbey. Departure is Wednesday, May 12 after breakfast, arrive to Moline late morning.
A holy venture of rest and renewal. This retreat is not highly programmed; you may bring something of interest to share with the group (such as an article, book recommendation, or a poem, etc). Guests are welcome to attend regular compline (a schedule of prayer throughout the day/night). Tour the Trappist Casket factory, browse their bookstore and library, walk amidst cornfields and pine trees. Nice balance of quiet reflective time and group gatherings. You need not be a member of book group. Visit http://www.newmelleray.org to learn more. Contact Pastor Jackie.
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