Dip your fingers into a small bowl of water, making the sign of the cross to remind you of your Baptism
Find a photo of - or draw - a rainbow, to remind you of God's promise to Noah: God's intention is not to destroy, but to maintain an everlasting covenant to love all of creation
A cross, or photo of a cross,
reminds you that, as God's beloved children, we lay our suffering at the foot of Jesus' cross. In baptism, we take it up again on behalf of others who are suffering. We also look at crosses to think of how they symbolize Baptism's daily shedding of the "skin of our sin," as we are invited into God's transforming grace in the new "skin" of Jesus.
A house under construction signals the diverse community of the baptized: Saints/sinners who are rebuilding the church; those who are seeking to overturn the old ways and systems which have divided us; and all who are laying the foundation of justice and inclusivity.
Find a bible, or look at one online. As you look at this symbol, remember that God’s word is written on your heart. We don’t have to doubt or go seeking for God – God comes to us in Jesus and the Spirit, who promises to imprint the law of love within us.
O God, as we go through life, we are reminded of the gift of Jesus and His life-changing potential. Help us to embrace these symbols for their meaning: the promise that your Words will be printed on our hearts:, creating new lives and purpose; living in your love, as Jesus has taught. Amen.
Faith is a powerful gift for young people. Confirmation classes help them embrace their spiritual side, ask questions, and affirm themselves as Christians. Many families today don't have a primary church but would still like to give their children this foundation.
Our Confirmation Class is held once a month including summers. Please contact Pastor Jaime with questions.
Josie Jochims - the Jochims' family's beloved pooch - joined us for our annual Pet Blessing at Worship on October 10, 2021. If you missed it, try this prayer of gratitude for creatures in your life, now or in your memories:
Holy God, we thank you for the gift of life. Recalling Francis who celebrated your love for all creation, today we embrace our connectedness to all: to wind, sea, and sky; to earthworm, giraffe, and chicken; to fish and puppy, to cats of the jungle and in our homes. Deepen our care for all that lives; in the name of Jesu, our teacher, savior, and friend. Amen.
Faith, Family, Fun, an alternative to Sunday School, lets kids bring family members and siblings to join in Bible lessons and spend quality time together. Lunch is served and activities are provided. Here, the kids carved pumpkins outdoors in October. We meet the second Saturday of each month from Noon to 2pm. All are welcome.
Some of the ministries you and your kids may discover are wrapping Muskego Food Pantry donations of Christmas gifts, learning to play the bells, visiting with veterans of military service, making Valentines for the elderly, and other ways to serve God and community.
At least once a year we make bird feeders with the kids to serve God's littlest creatures. This year it was a hanging gourd for bird seed, something natural the kids can bring home to carry on God's work in their own backyards.
The advantage of the Faith, Family, Fun program is it doesn't interfere with other activities like sports, homework, chores, or so many of the responsibilities young families have. Join us once a month on the second Saturday of the month from Noon to 2pm. Please let us know you're coming and the number of visitors. Click below
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