Category Archives: Worship

I am a Christain but…

Posted on September 6, 2010 by David Nuottila

“I am a Christian, but I don’t have to go to church to have a relationship with God.”  This is the phrase that all too often changes the course of conversation once people find out that I am a pastor.  … Continue reading →

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Holy Week – Witnessing the Passion of Christ

Posted on March 28, 2010 by David Nuottila

In one of his sermons, the Rev. Richard J. Fairchild says that “When you look at the events from Palm Sunday to Good Friday it’s almost like one of those “Good news and Bad news” jokes.”  The good news is … Continue reading →

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A Holy Marathon

Posted on March 26, 2010 by David Nuottila

Not that the season of Lent is uneventful, but the real marathon began in earnest a couple of days ago. With Palm Sunday next on the schedule, Holy Week is less than 48 hours from beginning.  This means several things … Continue reading →

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Epiphany: The Season of Light

Posted on January 6, 2010 by David Nuottila

The beginning of a new year is always a good time to wonder about the good things of God, and what kinds of things we will do in his name.  Certainly the celebration of Christ’s nativity, the song of Nicodemus … Continue reading →

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Season of Tradition

Posted on December 11, 2009 by David Nuottila

This time of year the smell of evergreen often fills homes and church sanctuaries.  ‘Tis the season after all, and the sights and sounds leading up to the Christmas celebration are simply incomplete without the smell of evergreens. Most congregations … Continue reading →

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