By Jenny Monahan, Director of Marketing & Communications Dutilh Church’s vision it to be a community where everyone is known by name, loved for who they are, and empowered to follow Jesus Christ. Why does it matter whether we’re known by name? Consider God’s call to Jeremiah. The Lord tells Jeremiah, “Before I formed youContinue reading “Known By Name”
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The Ultimate Love Songs
By Maureen Konopka, Director of Music Ministry We all know that Valentine’s Day is the main feature of February. The rest of the month is just bitter cold and full of snow. You know it is getting close when you see all the stores adorned in red and pink hearts, candy companies trying to convinceContinue reading “The Ultimate Love Songs”
Under Construction
By Bud Fickley, Director of Student Ministry So here we are, in the beginning of February 2021, and construction on Dutilh Church started sometime back in August. In case you haven’t been by the church recently to see all the mess that exists as a result of construction, you can go to dutilhchurch.org/makeroom. It’s prettyContinue reading “Under Construction”
Who Rules the World?
By Rev. Tom Parkinson, Senior Pastor A few months ago, when the campaign for President of the United States was at its fever pitch, I received a flurry of text messages begging for my vote. One such text read, “This is the most important election in history. Your vote can change the world.” Now thatContinue reading “Who Rules the World?”
A Time for Hope
By Diana Barnett, Director of Dutilh Preschool Happy New Year! I am sure all of us are ready to leave 2020 behind and move forward into 2021. We are hoping for a happier, more positive year. Hope can be defined as: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen A feelingContinue reading “A Time for Hope”
The Ugly Couch
By Sarah Hogue, Director of Children’s Ministry 2020 has brought with it more than its share of grief! Some of us are grieving the loss of a loved one. Others grieve the loss of treasured traditions, festive gatherings, and meaningful time with our loved ones. This Christmas looks different than any we have experienced before,Continue reading “The Ugly Couch”
A Different Christmas
By Bud Fickley, Director of Student Ministry Get the tree – check. Hang lights on the house – check. Buy and wrap gifts – check. Take that perfect cute family photo and plaster it on 250 cards – check. Book flights to grandma and grandpa’s…well maybe not this year. If you’re like me, the holidaysContinue reading “A Different Christmas”
Faith It Till You Make It
By Rev. Tom Parkinson, Senior Pastor What do you do when it feels like your faith is faltering? In the midst of this global pandemic, when fear and anxiety are at a fever pitch, many people are wrestling with this question. The discord of this year is enough to leave even those with close andContinue reading “Faith It Till You Make It”
Preaching on the Tough Issues
By Rev. Jim Gascoine, Associate Pastor A couple of Sundays back, Pastor Tom and I presented a two-part sermon series titled “Race and the Gospel.” We have received a number of comments, observations, and questions, all of which were very welcome. Feedback is what helps us become better communicators! Whenever we talk about a toughContinue reading “Preaching on the Tough Issues”
Loving Our Enemies
By Jenny Monahan, Director of Marketing & Communication Watching the news right now, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and that the world is just not a good place. I’ve been struggling to find hope amid the anger and hatred that seems to permeate our culture these days, whether it’s around politics or the pandemic orContinue reading “Loving Our Enemies”
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