Sarah Shadday

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Vacation Bible School is a fun outreach for our church. Registration is now open. This year, we will use Biblical accounts with a water theme to remind us how God’s Living Water covers us in Jesus’ grace. We also need plenty of volunteers to help with Vacation Bible School. We still need: Group Leaders- People … Read more

Where Can You Serve?

Hark, the voice of Jesus crying, “Who will go and work today? Fields are white and harvests waiting- Who will bear the sheaves away?” Loud and long the Master calleth; Rich reward He offers thee. Who will answer, gladly saying, “Here am I, send me, send me”? If you cannot speak like angels, If you … Read more

Anxiety

                I buy books for professional development. Some are theological, some are Bible Studies, and others are books to help me put more tools in my tool belt. Recently, I purchased a quick read on anxiety since anxiety is so prevalent, especially after 2020. I know I’ve felt more anxious recently, so I pulled that … Read more

Preschool Christmas Service

                In August, I became the Preschool Director and an assistant in the afternoon class. It is fun doing something new. One of the benefits of working more closely with both the church and the Preschool is being able to brainstorm ways our church and Preschool can become more integrated.                 In September, we had … Read more

All Saints’ Sunday

I love All Saints’ Day! It is one of my favorite Sundays and services of the year. The imagery is beautiful. All Saints’ Day brings to the forefront something we know but may not always take time to acknowledge. We are CELEBRATING with the saints of all times, places, and peoples. In our sermon on … Read more

Mental Health

I had the opportunity to attend a few conferences at the very end of September and the beginning of October. One of my favorites to attend is our Indiana District DCE conference. Mark Kiessling, Director of Youth Ministry in the LCMS, was our speaker. He spoke about young adults and how/why they stay, or leave … Read more

Shelter House Campfire

We’re glad everyone enjoyed the church picnic so much that some were asking when we’re getting together again. We are also thankful for the men who prepared the Shelter House for the Rally Day picnic. We’re sorry we had to move inside, but we’re excited to plan something to utilize our beautiful Shelter House. Pray … Read more