Category Archives: Mission and Outreach

Shades of Haiti

Posted on January 15, 2010 by David Nuottila

Years ago, when I was in the navy, I looked forward to visiting different countries and experiencing other cultures.  The first ship I was assigned to, U.S.S. Davis DD937, was just completing an extended overhaul and the crew was preparing … Continue reading →

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Brrrr! It’s Cold!

Posted on January 7, 2010 by David Nuottila

In reply [John the Baptist] said to them, “Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.” Luke 3:11 Brrrr!  It’s cold! Just looking out my office window it is easy … Continue reading →

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Meeting Jesus at Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2009 by David Nuottila

As with many congregations, we had a large number of folks attend worship on Christmas Eve.  I was happy to see some familiar faces, those members who cannot attend worship regularly because of their work, and also those who simply … Continue reading →

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The Deserving Ones

Posted on December 1, 2009 by David Nuottila

Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice.  Luke 17:15  NRSV Each year, just as many congregations do, our little church manages to supply plenty of needful families with … Continue reading →

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