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stevemershon7
1 day ago3 min read
Candlemas: A Light to the Nations
Letter from the Pastor Isaiah 49:6 (NRSV) "I will give you as a light to the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the...
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stevemershon7
Jan 254 min read
Called to Welcome the Stranger
Curated by the Pastor Leviticus 19:33-34: When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who...
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stevemershon7
Jan 183 min read
Living the Dream: Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy
Letter From the Pastor "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the...
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stevemershon7
Jan 112 min read
Belonging Through Small Groups: Reflecting God’s Care
Letter From the Pastor 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encourage one another and build each other up . Belonging Through Small Groups: Reflecting...
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stevemershon7
Jan 43 min read
Resolve to Have Joy
Letter From the Pastor Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Resolve to Have Joy Resolve to...
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stevemershon7
Dec 28, 20243 min read
Unveiling the Secret Faith of “The Twelve Days of Christmas”
Letter From the Pastor James 1:17 - Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who...
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stevemershon7
Dec 21, 20243 min read
The Joy of Christmas: A Celebration of Faith and Divine Love
Letter From the Pastor Isaiah 9:6 (CEB) A child is born to us, a son is given to us, and authority will be on his shoulders. He...
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stevemershon7
Dec 14, 20242 min read
The 3rd Sunday of Advent: Joy Sunday
Letter From the Pastor Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice! The 3rd Sunday of Advent: Joy Sunday...
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stevemershon7
Dec 7, 20242 min read
Joy to the World: A Hymn of Joy and Anticipation
Letter From the Pastor Psalm 98:4-6 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. Sing...
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stevemershon7
Nov 30, 20243 min read
Joy to the World
Letter From the Pastor Luke 1:46-47 "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior..." Joy to the World The joy...
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stevemershon7
Nov 22, 20242 min read
The Spiritual Practice of Remembering
Letter From the Pastor Deuteronomy 7:18b You shall remember well what the Lord your God did. The Spiritual Practice of Remembering The...
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stevemershon7
Nov 17, 20241 min read
A Grateful Heart in All Seasons
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts… And be thankful. A Grateful Heart in All Seasons Gratitude is the key to...
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stevemershon7
Nov 9, 20243 min read
We Have a New Presiding Bishop
Letter From the Pastor Proverbs 11:19 Without guidance, a people will fall, but with many wise leaders will be kept safe. We Have a New...
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stevemershon7
Nov 2, 20242 min read
Light in the Darkness: The Traditions Behind Halloween
Letter From the Pastor Daniel 2:21 God is the one who changes times and seasons. Light in the Darkness: The Traditions Behind...
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stevemershon7
Oct 26, 20242 min read
Giving is Worship
Letter From the Pastor Leviticus 27:30 (CEV) Ten percent of everything you harvest is holy and belongs to the Lord. Giving is Worship...
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stevemershon7
Oct 19, 20242 min read
Like a Cool Breeze Summary: The Holy Spirit brings life to a weary soul.
Letter From the Pastor Jeremiah 31:25 “ I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” Like a Cool Breeze Summary: The Holy Spirit...
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stevemershon7
Oct 13, 20243 min read
What You Plant, Is What You Harvest
Letter From the Pastor Luke 6:38 (CEB) Give, and it will be given to you. A good portion—packed down, firmly shaken, and overflowing—will...
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stevemershon7
Oct 5, 20242 min read
Harvest What You Sow
Letter From the Pastor Galatians 6:9 So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not...
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stevemershon7
Sep 27, 20244 min read
Commonly Asked Questions
Letter From the Pastor Commonly Asked Questions In our series on “Commonly Asked Questions,” I try to answer questions about St....
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stevemershon7
Sep 21, 20242 min read
Volunteering is a Health Plan, Part 1
Letter From the Pastor Proverbs 11:25 Generous persons will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. ...
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