And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew... Continue Reading →
On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Matthew 2:11T Messengers of faith come to us in all shapes and sizes and surprise us with their gifts and their... Continue Reading →
I pray each and every one of you had a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year! Annual Meeting Here's your friendly reminder to save the date of February 1, 2020. Ignite will be having our first annual meeting that afternoon. All 4th day community is invited to attend the meeting where we will be discussing... Continue Reading →
See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared. Exodus 23:20 (NIV) "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and... Continue Reading →
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist. If our greatest need had been pleasure, God would have sent an entertainer.... Continue Reading →
Halfway through December, we were doing the regular evening things when there was a knock at the door. We opened it to find a small package with a beautiful ceramic lamb inside. We looked at the calendar and realized that the 12 days of Christmas were beginning!! We waiting excitedly for the next night's surprise... Continue Reading →
Do you know the Biblical story of Jesus' birth? Do you know what's "really" in the scriptures, or have you "assumed" some things about the story from all the Christmas stories you've read. Take the following IQ Quiz. See how well you do. Check out the scripture verses at the end of each question and... Continue Reading →
Remember there's an Ultreya THIS Saturday, Dec. 7, at Bethel Lutheran Church - 1321 North Ave - Northfield at 3pm. Hope to see all you beautiful faces there! Here's your friendly reminder to consider joining the council. This can take many forms anywhere from director (head of the board), chair positions (head of a committee),... Continue Reading →
"There was once a small city with only a few people in it. And a powerful king came against it, surrounded it and built huge siege works against it. Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man." (Ecclesiastes... Continue Reading →
Come celebrate the season together! There will be an Ultreya on December 7, 2019 at 3pm at Bethel Lutheran Church in Northfield. Sing Christmas carols, worship, and bring a dish to pass. Print or share this flyer.
