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Entries by Grace Rindfleisch
Celebrating the Ministry and Ordination of Nathan Athorp
Nathan Athorp was ordained as Pastor of Outdoor Ministries in April during a service held at Pilgrim Center of the United Church of Christ on Green Lake, Wisconsin. Pilgrim Center’s outdoor ministry provides a unique and sacred setting in which participants of all ages can explore God in their lives. The facility provides year-round camping, retreats, and […]
Celebrating the Ministry and Ordination of Lex Cade-White
“Chaplaincy is sitting with the most unfathomable and unimaginable times in other’s lives and holding all as sacred space, place and time.” The ordination of Lex Cade-White this afternoon was a spirit-filled service with calling of ancestors, mixing of the sands of her life, laying on of hands, reflective and joyous singing, and sharing of […]
Advent….A Season of Hope
We are filled with HOPE that God’s promises, made long ago, will continue to come true in our experience of the world. The colors of our Advent candles, going from purple to dark blue, light blue, and rose, represent the sky at dawn and the hope of a new day. The flickering flame of the candle […]
You Have Come Down to the Lakeshore
Matthew 4:18-22 “You have come down to the lakeshore Seeking neither the wise nor the wealthy, But only asking for me to follow. O Jesus, you have looked into my eyes; Kindly smiling, you’ve called out my name. On the sand I have abandoned my small boat; Now with you I will seek other seas.” […]
God’s eye is on the sparrow, and I know God watches me.
Luke 12:4-7 “Let not your heart be troubled,” Christ’s tender word I hear, And resting on God’s goodness, I lose my doubts and fears…. God’s eye is on the sparrow, and I know God watches me. ( Words by Civillia Martin) (Photo by Ruth Harker)
This Year’s Mission Trip
Youth Mission Trip to Rocky Mountain National Park This year’s Mission Trip brought youth, adults, and families together to care for the environment. A total of 34 left Ebenezer to travel to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. Working with park rangers, the group spent a week helping to “heal” burn scars and restore trails […]