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Vacation Bible School 2012
Join us for Vacation Bible School June 4-8, 9am-12noon. Open to all kids preschool through 5th grade. For information see the VBS page.
Continue reading...Combined Service May 27
Pentecost is May 27th. We will have one combined service at 10am with potluck after. Bring the whole family.
Continue reading...Hallelujah Chorus – Easter Recording
For Easter our choir went all out and did a rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus with brass accompaniment. While most weeks are no where near this elaborate, I thought they did well and wanted to take the opportunity to brag a little. So here’s the recording. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Continue reading...Summer Chill-Out
Join us in helping Salvation Army with their Summer Chill-out project. When the temps hit 103 degrees, the Salvation Army distributes water bottles, hats (new and used), sunglasses and sunscreen to homeless men. Here at Lord of Grace we are collecting those items to help out the effort. Please leave donations in the area to [...]
Continue reading...The Value of Art in Faith
This is my pastor’s column from the May 2012 newsletter ——————————————————————- I hope you all got a chance to see the artwork from the Stations of the Cross liturgy from Good Friday. The pieces were absolutely wonderful, coming from a broad range of styles and media. They make a great visual augment to the liturgy [...]
Continue reading...Job Opening – Preschool Teacher
Lord of Grace Preschool is currently seeking Christian teachers to fill a couple part-time positions for our fall 2012/2013 school year. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months experience working with children. If interested, please stop by our office at 7250 N. Cortaro Rd., Tucson, AZ 85743 to [...]
Continue reading...Stations of the Cross 2012
Once again we did the Stations of the Cross for our Good Friday services. As before, I recruited members of the church to make the art for each station, which was then projected on the screens while the Bible verse for that station was read. It allows us to bring a visual element into the [...]
Continue reading...Pray for Rain
Our praise team leader, Jacob Acosta, wrote a song for our campaign to raise money for wells for Africa. As I mentioned below, we’re in the process of trying to raise $3000 to match an anonymous grant of that same amount. Here’s the song in high resolution. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
Continue reading...The Value of Doubt
This fall I just finished Peter Rollins’ new book, Insurrection. In it, he explores the problem of doubt – real, serious, doubt. Not the kind where you say you have doubts, but, deep down, you really believe. Not the kind where you’re told it’s OK to doubt, because you can be assured that God will [...]
Continue reading...Destroying My Faith on God’s Orders
I felt inspired for the mid-week Lent service to delve into the nether-world of paradoxes and seemingly contradictory readings of scripture. I’ve been preaching this Lent on John for the Sunday services, and the appointed Epistle readings from the lectionary for Wednesdays. And maybe it’s a kick I’m on, I’m not sure, but I felt [...]
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