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Winning Bloodlines 4 May 2022 I never tiring from hearing the interesting backgrounds and talents of our dynamic Christ Our Shepherd disciples. You folks are amazing. This past week I learned about two royal bloodlines . . . sort of. First is the story of Andrea Fisher, whom many of you remember as a new 26-year old COS member who …
What’s Your Coverage? 27 April 2022 Over the weekend, a person in my family accidentally lost their phone/wallet on an evening out. Like a detective determining the scene of the crime, the site of the loss was narrowed to either a karaoke bar or the back seat of an Uber. Since it was very late, my family member decided just …
Happy Easter 20 April 2022 After a wonderfully busy Holy Week, the church office was closed this Monday. So, Word from Wiese is short and sweet this week. Alleluia! Christ is Risen. He is risen indeed! Alleluia!!! Thanks to ALL who created, attended and rejoiced in our seven distinct Holy Week services. What a treat to have the packed worship …
Christ Our Shepherd Lenten Midweek Worship 2022 Gathering April 6, 2022 Dear COS Faith Friend, Welcome to Wednesday! Today, in our “A 5G Connected Faith” Lenten series, we feature the fifth God-given G, GATHERING. In that spirit, please find the following resources: The video at the end of this email provides a brief devotional service of song, scripture and prayer, featuring Karl …
Christ Our Shepherd Lenten Midweek Worship 2022 Growth March 30, 2022 Dear COS Faith Friend, Welcome to Wednesday! Today, in our “A 5G Connected Faith” Lenten series, we feature a third God-given G, GROWTH. In that spirit, please find the following resources: The video at the end of this email provides a brief devotional service of song, scripture and prayer, featuring Ben …
Christ Our Shepherd Lenten Midweek Worship 2022 Grace March 23, 2022 Dear COS Faith Friend, Welcome to Wednesday! Today, in our “A 5G Connected Faith” Lenten series, we feature a third God-given G, GRACE. In that spirit, please find the following resources: The video at the end of this email provides a brief devotional service of song, scripture and prayer, featuring Robbi …
Christ Our Shepherd Lenten Midweek Worship 2022 Gifts March 16, 2022 Dear COS Faith Friend, Welcome to Wednesday! Today, in our “A 5G Connected Faith” Lenten series, we feature a second God-given G, GIFTS. In that spirit, please find the following resources: The video at the end of this email provides a brief devotional service of song, scripture and prayer led by …
Christ Our Shepherd Lenten Midweek Worship 2022 Groups March 9, 2022 Once again, Midweek Worship will be coming to you by video! If you are part of a 5G Small Group during Lent, the group may be watching the video together, or your leader may ask you to watch it before you meet. Either way, you will find the video, …
Ashes 2 March 2022 Ashes. Today, on Ash Wednesday, we mark ashes on each other’s foreheads. Ashes shaped in the cross of Christ accompany these words, “Woman/man remember that you are dust and to dust you will return.” While the pastor will say the words gently, the statement might come as a harsh slap in the face, reminding us of …
Pray for Peace 23 February 2022 In one of my favorite Beatles tunes, “Back in the U.S.S.R,” there’s a line: “the Ukraine girls really knock me out.” I’ve never been to Ukraine, but I have no reason to doubt that the girls of all ages are pretty special. And I assume that God is pretty pleased with all the boys …
