Save the Date: On August 18 we will be meeting in the beautiful backyard of Roberta Selle. It will be a night to strengthen our bonds with each other and be encouraged by God’s goodness, faithfulness and grace! Woman’s Summer Book ClubThere is still time to join a group as we read through Max Lucado’s …
Wow, I am excited that outside services have started. I am sure you all have been enjoying seeing real faces. In person Children’s Ministries will be on hold until further notice. We will continue to do the video lessons for the month of July. I encourage everyone to watch the videos and hopefully it will …
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“for the Lord your God is among you, and He is a great and awesome God.” Deuteronomy 7:21b Boozhoo Appleton, As we begin what is sure to be an interesting summer, The Shack continues to connect with and reach out to the people of Lac Courte Oreilles. We pray that it is a season with …
Over 70,000 pages of tax code. 1.5 billion websites. Assembly instructions. Prescriptions. Recipes. Textbooks. Pods, blogs, vlogs, talks, tapes, TV, videos, vines, magazines, music, movies, maps, newspapers (maybe). One Bible. We live in the land of plenty and in the time of information overload. We use many of these resources in our daily lives and …
Prayer: A Priority, A Privilege, & A Lifestyle Prayer is the world’s most powerful wireless connection! According to one of the most quoted preachers from the 1800’s, Charles Spurgeon, “True prayer is neither a mere mental exercise, nor a vocal performance. It should be understood as far more than that. It is a spiritual transaction …
When I was younger, my family would pray before every meal. I still have that prayer memorized. “Come Lord Jesus be our guest and let this food to us be blessed. Amen.” It’s not a bad prayer but most nights I would see how fast I could say it without my parents making me say …
What’s Happening in Growing God’s Way Children’s and Youth Ministries: These last 3 months your family may have experienced many emotions. I am sure there have been amazing days and challenging days. I have been praying for you. Last week I attended a virtual Ministry Conference. It was very encouraging and I would like to …
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As you read this newsletter, I hope you are all doing well and that we will be able to see each other soon. Women’s ministry has some great information: Mini Event – “S’More Jesus” We all need Jesus every moment. In August we will be getting together around the campfire to enjoy each other’s fellowship, …
Evangelism! It is a word that often causes fear. It creates images of knocking on strangers’ doors, having awkward conversations, and stumbling through a gospel presentation with the person next to you on an airplane. Thinking about sharing your faith may suggest several “what if” scenarios. What if they ask me a question that I …
In last month’s newsletter, Desmond wrote beautifully about the hope we have in our faith, symbolized by the new spring season upon us. This month, I want to reflect a bit about another new season in our lives, a new chapter, none of us has experienced previously. It was not on anyone’s radar. It came …
