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The Power of a Promise           The Rev. Brian E. Backstrand                     July 27, 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Susan Gillespie

I’m not going to say much about the on-going reading that we are doing of Genesis, except to point out that you’ve got to watch it when the lights go out. Hopefully we don’t live in that kind of world. … Continue reading →

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GREEN PASTURES & OTHER TOPICS   The Rev. Brian E. Backstrand   July 13, 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Susan Gillespie

This morning we are going to begin by reading together yet another scripture,  perhaps the most well-known scripture of all:  Psalm 23.  …   In the King James Version that I grew up with (and every generation has its most formative … Continue reading →

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REBECCA AND OTHER WOMEN              The Rev. Brian E. Backstrand           July 6, 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Susan Gillespie

  Last Sunday we encountered the severe and challenging story of the binding of Issac.  Now we come to a detailed story of a search for a bride,  a tale almost placid by comparison, but filled with interesting detail.  This … Continue reading →

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PUTTING FAITH TO WORK

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Susan Gillespie

PUTTING FAITH TO WORK  The Rev. Brian E. Backstrand   June 29, 2014 All of us know places in our lives when we come to a decision point.  Perhaps it is a tragedy,  perhaps it is a time of disappointment … Continue reading →

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