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Monday, April 12, 2021

A highlight of my vacation time was a day long visit to “The Shrine of Christ’s Passion” located in the NW part of the state near Crown Point in St. John, Indiana!  This is a setting of the Stations of the Cross (detailed statues showing the Lord’s Supper (visit the website below) and the steps the Lord took to crucifixion along the pathway.  They include the empty tomb, the Ascension, and even have a display of Moses with the Ten Commandments in separate location.  It’s designed to look like he’s up on a mountain.  Everyone of the displays has an electronic voice recording describing the scene.  These take maybe 30 seconds and most of the displays have concrete benches to sit on as you go (there is a lot of walking, btw, bring your walking shoes.)

It is wonder-full experience and I highly recommend a visit and perhaps this summer/fall we can make a church trip.  At the end of the trail you circle back to the entry area with a huge gift shop!  There is no charge, they invite donations and there are several ways to do that on your visit.  

They are on the web at http://www.shrineofchristspassion.org, 10630 Wicker Ave, St. John, IN 46373, toll free 855-277-7474.

I would also like to thank Lori Becker, Faith, and Pr. Rudy, St. Andrew’s for substituting for me this past Sunday!

Top Three Things to Know for the Week of April 12, 2021

  1. PRAY for each other and for me!   Faith folks pray for St. Andrews and vice versa!  Both churches have Council meetings this week, pray for your God-called and loved leaders!  Friendship Bible Study involves both churches tomorrow night at 7pm, anyone is welcomed to greet our friends on Zoom.  Faith has Food Pantry Saturday morning 9-11am and volunteers are welcomed and invited from either church.  I continue to hold you Response-Able and urge you to keep up on email, Facebook, or websites on our day to day, weekly and monthly events.
  2. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Worship service times change May 2nd to St. Andrew’s at 9am and Faith at 11am.
  3. FELLOWSHIP opportunities aren’t the same without YOU! Right now Faith is Zooming at 11am and St. A at 9am on Sunday mornings thru April!  Look at your emails for the link info and join in for conversation, coffee, and much joy to be shared.  Beginning May 2, Faith will host Adult Forum at 9:30am at church, and St. Andrews is TBD.

Continue to also pray for our reopening plans and process.  As you know from national news we aren’t “out of the woods” yet from the virus, but so close to the edge.  

Grace and much Peace, See you Sunday,

Pastor Doug

P.S. Hit me up on email, douggivan@yahoo.com or cell at 317.698.8472 for any spiritual care needs!  I am here for YOU!  Thank YOU for being a part of our church family!

Remember:

  • Worship time will change to 9am on Sunday, May 2.
  • Recorded worship will be available on website, Facebook, & email Sunday afternoons.
  • Office Hours 10-4, T-W-TH.
  • Midweek Moment Wednesdays 12pm.
  • Communion Kits can be picked up at the church office.