Fruit of the Spirit

Fruit of the Spirit

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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” (‭‭Galatians‬ ‭5:22-24‬) Spring is here and blossoms are opening on the trees, the flowers, and even many fruit-bearing plants like strawberries. Strawberries are one of my favorite fruits.  Even though they’re one of the earliest seasonal fruits, they’re still the result of a growing process.   Strawberries have to start out as baby plants that are offshoots from a mother plant.  Then, they build themselves up from their own newly formed roots and produce blossoms, from which the fruit starts to form.  After the fruit ripens, the strawberries are ready to eat,…
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Easter Sunday – Return to Normal Service Times

Easter Sunday – Return to Normal Service Times

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This coming Sunday, not only is this the day in history when our Lord arose from the grave, this Sunday, for many of us, will be the first close to “normal service” we have attended in the past year due to the COVID pandemic. However, if you are sick or do not feel comfortable yet being in large gatherings, we encourage you to stay home and join the service on line; live stream start times: Bible Class: 9:00am  - worship service: 10:00am. Here is what to expect this Sunday if attending in-person: 9:00 AM for bible class and 10:00 AM for worship Please wear your mask and name tag. Note: Because the mailboxes will still be closed, name tags have been place on a table in the foyer. There will…
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Overboard for Jesus

Overboard for Jesus

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“But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O God, in the abundance of your steadfast love answer me in your saving faithfulness. . . Let not the flood sweep over me, or the deep swallow me up, or the pit close its mouth over me.”(‭‭Psalm‬ ‭69:13-15‬) Spring is in the air and most folks are getting ready to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities after the long winter.  Water sports are a favorite pastime here in Idaho, where we have plenty of naturally occurring and man-made water venues to enjoy in various ways from fishing to swimming to boating. My good friends were given a power boat this last winter and they are getting it ready to go onto the water with…
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